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Old 11-14-2018, 12:36 PM   #1
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Update.
The FSDs performed as advertised even if I’m not convinced that the ROW M030 spring rates are a good match. But having left the car outside in -10C all day before my commute back home, I have to emphasize that these are not good in the cold. If you don’t drive in those temperatures or colder, than you will likely be happy with these. For my money, when I do it again, I’ll be going with the sports.
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Old 11-14-2018, 08:48 PM   #2
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Update.
The FSDs performed as advertised even if I’m not convinced that the ROW M030 spring rates are a good match. But having left the car outside in -10C all day before my commute back home, I have to emphasize that these are not good in the cold. If you don’t drive in those temperatures or colder, than you will likely be happy with these. For my money, when I do it again, I’ll be going with the sports.
What makes FSD to perform worse than other shocks, especially those typical non-adjustable?

You will pick Sports next time so you can adjust softer for winter (assuming you are not already softest for summer)?

I'm considering FSD now and I daily drive mine through Michigan winter so cold performance is a factor.
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The compliance is greatly diminished. It turns into a teeth and car rattler. I assume it has to do with the crossover valving/viscosity. Worse than regular shocks and cold.
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