Lowered on stock shocks n struts.

[Boomer605]

^ Home run.

Thanks! Any suggestions on settings for a pleasantly firm and controlled ride that won't beat me up? I'll probably start off on full soft and then dial in some firmness until I find the right compromise. What do most guys use on our variable quality GTA roads? Also, are adjustments made equally to front and rears or is one end biased over the other?

[ZR]

Keep in mind, (assuming S/A Koni's), your adjusting rebound only. It does however have some effect on compression dampening. With that in mind, closer to full soft works out best for most.

[thePorscheMan]

I vote for Bilsteins. Even though they are more costly, they ride fine and last.

[ZR]

Bilsteins are a solid choice for sure.

[Slick_89_Hatch]

What about KYB GR-2 for a DD on a S197 with 1.5" drop? Found a set for a good deal with springs and GT500 strut mounts. I had the KYBs on my SN95 and they were ok....but part of the ride quality issue could be from other factors that were not fixed before I went to Bilstiens.

[ZR]

Have not installed KYB on a S197 yet but they were a decent budget choice on Fox n SN95.

[NickD]

Kyb seems to get good reviews Norm, stock shocks for life though!

[RedSN]

...stock shocks for life though!

Unless you read the last 5 pages of this thread.

[Screw]

ZR installed my koni yellows no complaints night & day

[Grebnitty]

I've now learned this lesson the hard way. I did Eibach pro springs on stock shocks/struts on my s550 and it was ok for a couple months but has progressively gotten worse to the point that the ride is so bad I can't take it any longer. I'm pretty sure the rear shocks are toast. Who ever has done this and had good results is really lucky. Koni yellows on the way.