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Old 08-07-2007 | 03:49 AM
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What shock set up should on my shocks 4 drifting had/soft and should i have the ride hight high/low???

your help would be gr8!!
Old 08-07-2007 | 08:57 PM
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If your drifting on ABS then although youm might think a hard suspension will do best becuase drifting is all about little grip, right. In this case no you wanna run a soft suspension a common and good starting point is 20W oil all around with soft springs. Over time you can get slightly thinker oil and heavier springs to fine-tune it to your style and needs. I've been drifting for quite sometime, I have tried other set-ups and I find that to work best for me, so I stick with it.
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k thanks i might try that
Old 08-22-2007 | 01:11 AM
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Lower ride height helps with quicker transitions.
Old 08-22-2007 | 01:33 AM
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i found that softer springs up front gives the car more steering and better weight transfer for switch backs
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Use the soft springs for all four wheels but try and stiffen the rear springs by a little bit.

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