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Alphius

I cannot find much information on this.

The price disparity between Koni Yellows and QA1 double adjustable struts for the front of my Camaro is negligible. Which would be better? Keep in mind I have already acquired Koni Yellows for the rear of my car, although I see no problem running different struts front and rear.

I know the QA1 is adjustable for both bump and rebound while I believe (but haven't been able to verify) that the Yellows are only single adjustable.

Dewey316 · Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 10:56 pm Post subject:

Do the QA1's have individual adjustment, or does the one adjustment change both compression and rebound?

Unless you can find valving data on the QA1, I would lead towards the Koni, there is a reason it is so popular, and so many auto-xers and racers use them.

Alphius · Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:20 pm Post subject:

I cannot find the valving data for the QA1 struts.

From what I've been researching, at least on 4th gens, everyone is recommending Konis over the QA1. They say the QA1 is more drag oriented, and when using it on a street car they need to be rebuilt often. The Koni Yellows are $20 cheaper than the QA1s.

The QA1 is adjustable for compression and rebound individually. Two seperate 18-way knobs.

http://www.spohn.net/shop/1982-1992-GM-F-Body/Suspension/Shocks-Struts/QA1-18-Way-Double-Adjustable-Front-Struts-1982-1992-GM-F-Body-Camaro-Firebird.html

DBL_TKE · Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 12:31 pm Post subject:

Here's some QA1 dyno sheets
http://www.spohn.net/support/getattachment.php?data=Mzd8cWExLXNob2Nrcy5wZGY%3D

jchaussee · Member Joined: 14 Nov 2010 Posts: 1318 Location: renton

I don't know enough about suspension, but I think you answered your own question. If you will be doing a lot of dragging then the qa1, if not then konis

Alphius · Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 4:04 pm Post subject:

QwkTrip · Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 4:34 pm Post subject:

83Z28BlackBetty · Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 6:55 pm Post subject:

That logic reminds me of one of the reasons i ditched my holley carb. Sometimes more adjustments just enable you to screw things up that much worse! HAHA

~JAKE

Al Hasse · Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 6:58 pm Post subject:

I know it doesn't always work out that way, but I still believe in the KISS method (Keep It Simple, Stupid) Laughing

QwkTrip · Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:40 pm Post subject:

The first time I used my Mac computer I thought it was terrible it didn't have all the menus and options. Then I realized it was all entirely unnecessary when something works properly.

Alphius · Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 11:02 pm Post subject:

iansane · Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:05 am Post subject:

What, no love for AST? Laughing

Alphius · Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:27 am Post subject:

Schultzy89GTA · Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 10:41 pm Post subject:

Gabe,
It has been a while since I did price comparisons on the Koni's but this place had one of the best prices I could find at the time. Things may have changed so just use this as another source when you are comparing.

http://www.on-trackperformance.com/koni.htm

-Schultzy

Alphius · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 12:03 am Post subject:

Thank you Mike, have you ordered from them? Their price seems too low to be believable, so I am inclined to be wary.

Schultzy89GTA · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 8:08 am Post subject:

I have not ordered from them.

-Schultzy

jchaussee · Member Joined: 14 Nov 2010 Posts: 1318 Location: renton

Holy molybdenum. That's cheap.

Twilightoptics · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 11:02 am Post subject:

Seems like a decent price to me.

Alphius · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 11:06 am Post subject:

That's $370 for two. The cheapest I've been able to find anywhere else is $545 for two.

I'm thinking based on the website design that that price may be quite old. I might call them and confirm it when I'm ready to order.

DBL_TKE · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 11:15 am Post subject: