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Old 01-29-2016, 09:38 PM   #20 (permalink)
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Grey Goose (Retired) - '89 Geo Metro LSI 4 door hatch back
Last 3: 57.16 mpg (US)

Tweety - '91 Geo Metro Convertible -2 Door convertible LSI
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90 day: 43.97 mpg (US)

Shadow - '02 Honda Shadow VT1100
90 day: 43.46 mpg (US)

Sonic - '07 Honda CBR1000RR
90 day: 42.69 mpg (US)

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Originally Posted by MetroMPG View Post
Allow me to reveal my ignorance: why would you need firmer shocks?

(I could probably just google that and not look like a fool. )
Firmer (shorter) springs have a quicker rebound rate. If you match this rate with shocks you get the best "matched" performance for the set.
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