Suspension Anyone with Leda, PSS9 cross experience...
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Anyone with Leda, PSS9 cross experience...
I'm at a point where I've narrowed my selection to these two brands...or until the next best thing comes along. I've searched NAM and have read comments about both, but cannot find any comments that point to anyone with experience with both.
My concern with the PSS9 system is the higher progressive spring rates and the transition(s) from one rate to the next during the compression stroke. Ride, I'm told, is quite good with the PSS9 system, but any funky, odd behavior at the limit is not desirable.
Thanks to all who responded to my private messages regarding the above. TonyB reminded me, ride quality is very subjective. So I'm seeking a direct comparison between the two brands from a performance and ride perspective.
...something tells me these two systems may appeal to different folks...very different applications.
Ciao,
Michael
My concern with the PSS9 system is the higher progressive spring rates and the transition(s) from one rate to the next during the compression stroke. Ride, I'm told, is quite good with the PSS9 system, but any funky, odd behavior at the limit is not desirable.
Thanks to all who responded to my private messages regarding the above. TonyB reminded me, ride quality is very subjective. So I'm seeking a direct comparison between the two brands from a performance and ride perspective.
...something tells me these two systems may appeal to different folks...very different applications.
Ciao,
Michael
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Originally Posted by meb
I'm at a point where I've narrowed my selection to these two brands...or until the next best thing comes along. I've searched NAM and have read comments about both, but cannot find any comments that point to anyone with experience with both.
My concern with the PSS9 system is the higher progressive spring rates and the transition(s) from one rate to the next during the compression stroke. Ride, I'm told, is quite good with the PSS9 system, but any funky, odd behavior at the limit is not desirable.
Thanks to all who responded to my private messages regarding the above. TonyB reminded me, ride quality is very subjective. So I'm seeking a direct comparison between the two brands from a performance and ride perspective.
...something tells me these two systems may appeal to different folks...very different applications.
Ciao,
Michael
My concern with the PSS9 system is the higher progressive spring rates and the transition(s) from one rate to the next during the compression stroke. Ride, I'm told, is quite good with the PSS9 system, but any funky, odd behavior at the limit is not desirable.
Thanks to all who responded to my private messages regarding the above. TonyB reminded me, ride quality is very subjective. So I'm seeking a direct comparison between the two brands from a performance and ride perspective.
...something tells me these two systems may appeal to different folks...very different applications.
Ciao,
Michael
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For mostly track use, choose the Ledas.
For mostly street use with some autocross and track then the PSS9s.
Also depends on your roads and driving conditions.
I've had PSS9s now for about two weeks driving daily checking the various settings from 1 firmest to 9 softest and all settings work pretty well for me.
The 1 or 2 is quite firm but I find it OK for street use on smoother roads. Otherwise the 6 to 9 settings are all fine for street use.
Spring rates are:
Front Spring rates: 325lb.in
Rear Spring rates: 345lb.in with a 110lb.in Tender coil
Ride harshness is generally better than with H-sport springs and stock shocks.
But I have autocross alignment of -2.3 degrees front camber and -1.6 degrees in the rear with front toe of 1/16" out and rear toe of zero. This alone can make for a bumpy ride on rough roads.
The PSS9s are very easy to adjust. Wheels can be left on and ride height adjusted from above the wheel in the front and below the wheel in the rear. Stiffness adjust via a small dial at the bottom of each shock.
I've tried ride heights as low as a 2" drop but settled for 1.5" lower for clearance for street driving.
For mostly street use with some autocross and track then the PSS9s.
Also depends on your roads and driving conditions.
I've had PSS9s now for about two weeks driving daily checking the various settings from 1 firmest to 9 softest and all settings work pretty well for me.
The 1 or 2 is quite firm but I find it OK for street use on smoother roads. Otherwise the 6 to 9 settings are all fine for street use.
Spring rates are:
Front Spring rates: 325lb.in
Rear Spring rates: 345lb.in with a 110lb.in Tender coil
Ride harshness is generally better than with H-sport springs and stock shocks.
But I have autocross alignment of -2.3 degrees front camber and -1.6 degrees in the rear with front toe of 1/16" out and rear toe of zero. This alone can make for a bumpy ride on rough roads.
The PSS9s are very easy to adjust. Wheels can be left on and ride height adjusted from above the wheel in the front and below the wheel in the rear. Stiffness adjust via a small dial at the bottom of each shock.
I've tried ride heights as low as a 2" drop but settled for 1.5" lower for clearance for street driving.
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