Do I need Shocks? 1990 Coupe with 60,000 miles
07-07-2002, 09:48 PM
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Do I need Shocks? 1990 Coupe with 60,000 miles
I just bought a 1990 COupe for my wife..It has 60,000 original miles and I am pretty sure the shocks have never been replaced...
It has the FE1 option (Soft Ride Suspension)
I can tell you it is pretty stiff... My C5 with Z51 rides much! Softer and smoother..
What shock do you suggest? Bilstein?
It has the FE1 option (Soft Ride Suspension)
I can tell you it is pretty stiff... My C5 with Z51 rides much! Softer and smoother..
What shock do you suggest? Bilstein?
07-08-2002, 12:01 AM
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Re: (scorp508)
They prolly dont need it quite yet, but like Scorp said they tend to fall off at 70-80K
07-08-2002, 12:25 AM
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They prolly dont need it quite yet, but like Scorp said they tend to fall off at 70-80K
Are you sure the shocks are still good? Should I have a soft ride? I never drove a C4
07-08-2002, 12:49 AM
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Re: (chuckster)
ive never been in a C4 with a "soft" ride, theyre all pretty stiff especially 84's :eek:
If you think theyre bad, go ahead and replace them, wouldnt hurt. But if you want soft, i would look somewhere besides Bilstein.
If you think theyre bad, go ahead and replace them, wouldnt hurt. But if you want soft, i would look somewhere besides Bilstein.
07-08-2002, 01:51 PM
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Yes, the suspension C5 is that much more advanced.
You can get the shocks rebuilt by Bilstein. I think they do it for around ~$75 per. They'll revalve them softer or harder for a bit more $.
You can get the shocks rebuilt by Bilstein. I think they do it for around ~$75 per. They'll revalve them softer or harder for a bit more $.
07-08-2002, 11:35 PM
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Re: Do I need Shocks? 1990 Coupe with 60,000 miles (chuckster)
I laughed when I read "Soft Ride Suspension". I have the FE1 on my 1990, while not as stiff as a 1986 with Z51 on it, it is plenty stiff. In fact, I believe the front spring rates on a FE1 equipped 1990 are comparible to the 1996 Z51.
I just did a check and my mileage is around 68200 miles, 110,000km (used to thinking in km up here in Canada) I miss calculated in another post.
My shocks seem to be still fine, with no oil leaks, but will be on the look out over time for this.
Enjoy your 90!!
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I just did a check and my mileage is around 68200 miles, 110,000km (used to thinking in km up here in Canada) I miss calculated in another post.
My shocks seem to be still fine, with no oil leaks, but will be on the look out over time for this.
Enjoy your 90!!
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07-08-2002, 11:54 PM
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Re: Do I need Shocks? 1990 Coupe with 60,000 miles (chuckster)
Hey Chuckster,
I replaced the shocks on my 89 (35k original miles) with KYB's. When I removed the old ones, you could compress them by hand and they would expand very slowly. I went with the KYB's because I don't do any racing. They provide a nice smooth ride without sacrificing handling. Whatever you decide, Good Luck.
I replaced the shocks on my 89 (35k original miles) with KYB's. When I removed the old ones, you could compress them by hand and they would expand very slowly. I went with the KYB's because I don't do any racing. They provide a nice smooth ride without sacrificing handling. Whatever you decide, Good Luck.
07-09-2002, 12:04 AM
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Re: Do I need Shocks? 1990 Coupe with 60,000 miles (chuckster)
If ya want a soft ride like the C5, dont put bilstiens on the car.. they are pretty stiff :crazy:
