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02-26-2015, 02:19 PM | #1 |
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Cusco Touring-A Shocks/Struts - OEM Replacements
Just starting a new thread for the new Cusco replacement shocks/struts - Touring-A model.
I've read CSG is testing them currently. Though, if anyone else gets them in the future, or if any shop gets the chance to test them, please share your impressions/reviews about them. Comparisons against similar products are more than welcome as well (eg: Koni, Bilstein, etc.) http://www.cuscousainc.com/products/...touring-a.html http://blog.cuscousainc.com/?p=642 |
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I would love to find out if these adjust compression & rebound together, or just rebound like the Koni's.
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Here's Cusco's reply.
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I would bet they are just rebranded Koni's with a clicker added....LETS SEE SOME DYNOS!
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Koni stated most customers with aftermarket springs run their shocks 1/2 to 1 turn.
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So with the Econ2 its around $1600? Yikes. Wish the Econ2 was cheaper...
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But no warranty... Our 3 shock options sure are give & take... There's no clear winner in all categories.
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The upper limits of the shock are pretty good. It makes the car very predictable and easier to drive...as if this car isn't easy enough to drive already...
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But are they $150 better than the Bilsteins. I'm pretty sure I might go with the Bilsteins, unless someone out there can convince me otherwise.
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That is unconfirmed. There has not been a back to back to back comparison of these setups. Bilstein is a fixed spec. Koni has some adjustment. Cusco has a ton of adjustments. If you understand the suspension market well, Cusco works closely with a very well known suspension company (deals mainly with OEM markets) to co-develop their kit. I can't tell you if it is better than one another or not, but I can tell you they do pretty well especially as a replacement shock.
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Just to clarify, are they or are they not designed to work with lowering springs?
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