Shocks Question, How do they affect handling? Options

[Joe Ricard]

So now I see the MAJOR difference from Koni red externally adjustables versus the new Koni yellow sports.

Both are only adjustable in rebound. So what is it that is actually happening and what is the theory behind slower (firmer) shock dampening on handeling of the car.

The way I see it acceleration causes weight transfer to the rear of the car (if it gets to sliding mash the gas) squats the rear end and compresses the shock.

mash the brake and weight transfers to the front compressing the front and lifting the rear. Does the more dampening you have slow the weight transfer?

I know spring rates further complicate the whole thing.

So what I noticed/discovered was the effect that moving from 17mm to 21mm torsion bars and new Koni's in front reduced the nose dive under braking and somehow reduced the unloading of the rear wheels. Rear shocks Koni reds externally adjustable were full firm as always. fronts we set to 1/4 from full soft. seemed pretty good so we just left it alone.

[Joe Ricard]

I'm with ya JP.... as always it seems.
I guess the reason for the techy "howz that shit really work" question is If I'm going to screw around with something I want to know what it is that I'm intending to accomplish.
Espeacially if I'm going to throw money at it. Nearly fell over when I priced a set of Koni Sports for the rear. How much is "No Longer Available" each Plus shipping? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/flipa.gif)
Found AJR stocks them and shipping is free.
Found the QA-1 brand aluminum rebound adjustables from JEG's and then thought Hmm what's up wit DAT.
No graphs to compare rebound rates. Which I believe should be valved to match or be able to control the spring rate.

My head hurts ... Thats what I get for thinkin into stuff and squeazing a dollar bill till the eagle screams "uncle".

Ron your Bull shit seems about what I thought too. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif)