328 Shocks: Replace with QA1's or rebuild original Koni's?

Image Unavailable, Please Login Given that this isn’t a permanent alteration that you are making to the car, the originality consideration shouldn’t be an issue. Unless you are interested in having the car judged. I went with rebuilt Koni’s that are adjustable and give the look of originality at the same time. I still have the originals that I can change back to when and if needed.

 

QA-1 are great shocks but whatever you use keep the original.

 

I dont think that using shocks other then the original Konis, ( which I have used in my recent suspension rebuild ) are going to make the 328 handle better. AT 100,000 miles, my original Konis where still working very well. I would say, the best way to get the 328 to handle better is to use 17 inch wheels with P ZEROS, or maybe a set of Continental Extreme contact patch tires. I have had 17s on my 328 for 21 years, I just put on a set of Compomotive wheels, 17 inch, but now with 9 inch wide at the rear and 8 inch wide at the front, instead of 17s and 7.5 inch wide on all four legs. I can almost feel chunks of asphalt get ripped up when I go around corners, thats the level of grip I feel I am getting, not a 4 S 911, but darn close lol !! I would also replace the motor mounts with new ones. So 255/ 265 45 17s on the rear, 235 / 245 17s on the front with a rebuilt steering rack. And as far as adjustable shocks go, 99 % of drivers dont have the skill to drive their cars fast enough to feel any difference. Its that simple.

Thank you

 

if you have the QA-1s, I would use them seeing as they are already paid for.

Shocks are very easily changed.

Its not like you are putting a Honda motor in your car.

Doug

 

Amen to that! You're just putting QA1s on it... you know, real renowned for their prowess.