Strange vs. Koni Yellow Adjustables

[Doug1227]

I ran Strange Adjustables on my Fox. Any reason the ones for 05-10 wouldn't work fine on my '12? They're about $200+ cheaper than Koni Yellows. Will the Strange do ok on a lowered vehicle? Any reason I should pick one over the other? I do plan on drag racing the car, and probably won't ever road race it, but do want to be able to adjust for street driving vs. the track,etc. Speak up!

[jayman33]

The Koni yellows do very well with lowered cars. I'll send you a pm in afterwards on pricing. I have the yellows on my Boss right now, they offer a hefty range of adjustability and paired with the right Springs (BMR) they would do very well at the track. The BMR rear spring rate I beleive is right at 160ish, so with the adjustability you could easily run at the track and on the street.

[Toby]

The strange will be a better fit for your application. The koni are valved more towards handling. You can only adjust the compression on either set, but the koni rebound are not so much drag friendly.

[Doug1227]

That's kinda the feedback I'm wanting. I'm looking for something that ranges from a little bit stiffer than stock since I'm lowered to pretty loose up front for at the track. Car will eventually be supercharged, so traction will become an issue at some point.

[downtime!]

All I do is race mine, and daily it to work and back sometimes. I'm thinking of going with the Lakewood 70/30 combo - http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/LW-40518K/2005-12-Mustang-Lakewood-70-30-Drag-Strut-Kit

Daily driving on the 70/30s isn't too bad, but the 90/10s are a bit scary on the street.

[Luke]

I've been wondering the exact same thing about the Strange shocks, I'll be doing more drag racing than anything else and they are significantly cheaper. Downtime, have you read any reviews about the Lakewood's, those don't look bad either.

[pohnjarker]

The strange will be a better fit for your application. The koni are valved more towards handling. You can only adjust the compression on either set, but the koni rebound are not so much drag friendly.

this is pretty much what ive read about them.

most likely will be going with the strange all around with some sportline springs.

the lakewoods look interesting, i'll have to read up on them too.

[downtime!]

I've been wondering the exact same thing about the Strange shocks, I'll be doing more drag racing than anything else and they are significantly cheaper. Downtime, have you read any reviews about the Lakewood's, those don't look bad either.Not these in particular, but they've been around for years. I used Lakewood stuff 30 years ago back in high school.

[Luke]

Yeah I meant with these cars, I've looked a little through SVTP but haven't seen many people running them. I've had Lakewood and Strange stuff on previous cars, no complaints on those.

[downtime!]

Yeah I meant with these cars, I've looked a little through SVTP but haven't seen many people running them. I've had Lakewood and Strange stuff on previous cars, no complaints on those.They've only been out a short time for our cars. For the price, I think it's going to be hard to beat them. Won't have the infinite adjustability of the others, but then, that's why I don't run coil overs. Kind of a set it and forget it kind of guy! LOL!

[Toby]

this is pretty much what ive read about them.

most likely will be going with the strange all around with some sportline springs.

the lakewoods look interesting, i'll have to read up on them too.

honestly that would be a terrible mis match setup. If you plan to do any drag racing, sportline springs are about the worst spring you can get. They set the car very low, the spring rate is very stiff, they do not allow for a good weight transfer. i would look more into maybe a steeda ultralite spring for a general spring. They have a better rate that will allow for better weight transfer but also give a nice stance.

[pohnjarker]

honestly that would be a terrible mis match setup. If you plan to do any drag racing, sportline springs are about the worst spring you can get. They set the car very low, the spring rate is very stiff, they do not allow for a good weight transfer. i would look more into maybe a steeda ultralite spring for a general spring. They have a better rate that will allow for better weight transfer but also give a nice stance.

my mistake, i meant the pro kit springs, not the sportline...i get them mixed up sometimes.

i have also been looking at the ultralites for a while now.

i have a few months until i need to make a decision since id like to put it all on in May, or, if i can get the wife to take it to TS, i'll have it done before i get home so i dont have to worry about all of that like i did last month with the Paxton install. took way more time than i planned and the wife wasnt happy.

[downtime!]

I have the Pro kit on mine and I can usually cut decent 60 ft's (1.6x pretty regularly). I'm thinking about replacing them with the Drag Launch kit since that's all I really do with the car anymore.

[BLK2012GT]

honestly that would be a terrible mis match setup. If you plan to do any drag racing, sportline springs are about the worst spring you can get. They set the car very low, the spring rate is very stiff, they do not allow for a good weight transfer. i would look more into maybe a steeda ultralite spring for a general spring. They have a better rate that will allow for better weight transfer but also give a nice stance.

Damn I didn't know sport lines suck for drag.

[Grandpa]

Damn I didn't know sport lines suck for drag.

They don't suck. lol. They may not be the perfect ideal drag springs for the track, but you can still get them to hook hard and still have a nice drive on the street. A drag set up on a street car fucking sucks to drive around town. It's sloppy, nose dives and lifts just under regular driving conditions, floats on the highway etc. My buddy Mike gets his car to pull 1.5's on Sportlines. You can also look on SVTP and there is plenty of guys hitting good 60's on Sportlines.

[Phuck Phace]

Weight transfer, what's that? LOL

[pohnjarker]

im sure the sportlines work just fine for the track, they are just too much drop for me. although i do love looking at steve's car over in the "springs" thread (no homo)

[Courtesy Flush]

sportlines and 275/60 MT's-28inch tall tire

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IMO Sportlines look good, but are not optimal for drag racing.

[Doug1227]

Mine are Roush/DUB/Pro-Kit Bo-Bo's.... should be fine with an adjustable shock/strut.

[Toby]

my mistake, i meant the pro kit springs, not the sportline...i get them mixed up sometimes.

i have also been looking at the ultralites for a while now.

i have a few months until i need to make a decision since id like to put it all on in May, or, if i can get the wife to take it to TS, i'll have it done before i get home so i dont have to worry about all of that like i did last month with the Paxton install. took way more time than i planned and the wife wasnt happy.

The pro kit is a better option. Personally I do not like sportline springs. I had them once on an old car, took them off a week later. The ride was shit, they handled terribly, etc. Everyone has a opinion, I like H&R springs in every way better then eibach. I have since switched to a set of H&R race springs, with a set of properly valved Bilstein shocks and the car is a completely different animal. I get nothing but compliments from people on the ride quality, and overall feel of the car. The hand full of new 5.0s i have driven with sportlines i hated. but this is just my opinion.

[downtime!]

Mine are Roush/DUB/Pro-Kit Bo-Bo's.... should be fine with an adjustable shock/strut.Same springs I have, we bought them at the same time. I don't hate the ride, but I've had much better. Couldn't beat the price we paid though!

[46Tbird]

Sportlines suck for drag racing! hahaahaaa


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a274/46Tbird/2012%20GT/drag1.jpg

[Doug1227]

And your 60' was whaaattt?

[Doug1227]

I think I'm leaning towards the Strange struts/shocks. They'll do what I want and give me a little more flexibility than a set of STR.T's for pretty much the same price.

[Toby]

I think I'm leaning towards the Strange struts/shocks. They'll do what I want and give me a little more flexibility than a set of STR.T's for pretty much the same price.

:happy107:

[Luke]

Let us know how you like them.

[DirtyD]

once I sell my audio equipment, tokico d-specs for me. :D

[46Tbird]

And your 60' was whaaattt?

Slow (1.82 best), but I'm fairly certain the 20s are hurting more than the springs. :nono:

[46Tbird]

once I sell my audio equipment, tokico d-specs for me. :D
I've got these. They are nice. But after dialing in the ride, it isn't greatly different than my stock Brembo shocks/struts, and I had to get them pretty stiff to tame the Sportlines' bounce. I think you'll like them.

[Doug1227]

<-plans on cutting 1.5's on 19's!

Someday!

[46Tbird]

Nice! Is it your daily?

[Doug1227]

Yessir. The MT's will just be summer duty though.

[Yagermeister]

This season I'll be running the Strange struts up front with the stock GT springs and the Strange shocks out back with V6 springs. Great weight transfer you can feel and smooth ride. Run the fronts on 2 and rears on 5 but will be doing some testing tomorrow at Crandall. Will get 60' numbers versus my old Roush 1" lowering springs and Steeda nonadjustable struts/shocks I ran last year.

[Toby]

This season I'll be running the Strange struts up front with the stock GT springs and the Strange shocks out back with V6 springs. Great weight transfer you can feel and smooth ride. Run the fronts on 2 and rears on 5 but will be doing some testing tomorrow at Crandall. Will get 60' numbers versus my old Roush 1" lowering springs and Steeda nonadjustable struts/shocks I ran last year.

Go with a 6 on the right rear, will help with torsional loads.

[Doug1227]

Well, I just pulled the trigger on some Koni Yellows. I was planning on going with the Stranges, but saw where effective 3/1/13, a lot of places are doing a 20% off on Koni's. I ended up ordering through Summit and got fronts, backs, and GT500 strut mounts + delivered for $728! I thought that was a pretty good deal. Just passing this along in case anyone's currently on the fence about buying any.

[DirtyD]

Should've gotten with Jay at Hypermotive here on the forum. He could've hooked you up. :poke:

[Doug1227]

He quoted me a good price before I heard about the sale. I probably should have checked with him one more time but I got impatient.

Should've gotten with Jay at Hypermotive here on the forum. He could've hooked you up. :poke:

[Doug1227]

Damn! I keep spending money! Came across a decent deal on Brembo's today. $600 delivered for calipers, rotors, and pads from a 2013 with 3500 miles. Wasn't planning on it, but I'd like to have them on my car and it seemed like a good deal!

[Grandpa]

Damn! I keep spending money! Came across a decent deal on Brembo's today. $600 delivered for calipers, rotors, and pads from a 2013 with 3500 miles. Wasn't planning on it, but I'd like to have them on my car and it seemed like a good deal!


You keep spending all your boost money! lol

[Doug1227]

Nah... still gonna do that... just waiting for the first round of guys to start posting up their results from Justin's VMP TVS kit before I order it.

[jayman33]

Let me know if you go the VMP route brother! :)

[Doug1227]

PM Sent.

Let me know if you go the VMP route brother! :)

[GrabberMatt]

Found a killer deal on yellows today

[BlueBolt]

Found a killer deal on yellows today

Link?

[Doug1227]

Jayman's got them for $635 shipped if I recall.. that's pretty much the same that I paid as well. God Bless 20% off!

[GrabberMatt]

BlueBolt PM sent
wont post link

[GrabberMatt]

My yellows and camber plates arrived today:drool2:

[Doug1227]

Yeah, I got mine last Friday... been itching to install, but it'll be this coming weekend before I'll get a chance.

[GrabberMatt]

Yep I plan on installing mine on Saturday at my bro's bc he has an impact gun and spring compressors ready to go

[Doug1227]

Did mine last night. Very nice pieces!

[GrabberMatt]

Agreed, put mine on yesterday. Very impressed with the difference the koni yellows made... Also the J&M camber plates are very sturdy and easy to use. Definitely recommend both. Took the wife for a ride this morning on full stiff she was like, "Didn't you say you could adjust this down softer? This is bumpier than before!" Then I put down to full soft and she said that was alot better... feels maybe slightly better than the stock struts from a comfort level.

[Doug1227]

Yeah, I think I'm gonna roll with mine at full soft! LOL! Still a better ride than stock and the capability to go crazy stiff if you want to.

[Doug1227]

Obviously still have some work to do, but I was pretty happy with the 1.67 I got Friday night. I should be able to get it into the lower 1.6's, but not sure about the 1.5x's..... we'll see with a little more work!

<-plans on cutting 1.5's on 19's!

Someday!

[Phuck Phace]

Obviously still have some work to do, but I was pretty happy with the 1.67 I got Friday night. I should be able to get it into the lower 1.6's, but not sure about the 1.5x's..... we'll see with a little more work!

How did you have the Konis set up?

[Doug1227]

I didn't mess with them too much, but was one full turn in from loose in the back and full loose in the front. I was at 20psi on the DR's. Since I was having shifting issues, I pretty much threw in the towel after my 4th run.