12-22-2019, 05:48 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Miami,
FL
Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft #272, 351W
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I just installed the KYB KG5529 in car #272. You’re right, it’s the dampening that makes the ride improvement. Don’t worry about them being for a VW. It’s about the weight of car, not the HP. The ride height was a lot higher after getting the car back on the ground, but after a drive it settled back to the original position.
I also just had the frnt struts replaced (just the shock part, not the tube) with the original part #. One of mine was completely shot causing major vibration in the front end. The part numbers for car 272 are KYB 361005. You should also replace the upper strut bearings while you are there. Part number for that was Lemforder 27309 01 009. Tip from BDR, use washers in the bottom of the strut tube as spacers if the shock isn’t tight when reassembling.
BTW, I just started receiving parts for the steering shaft upgrade that you and spdbrake did. Can’t wait to feel the improvement!
Last edited by Quentin Z; 12-22-2019 at 06:04 PM..
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