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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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Im planning on putting new shocks on my 58. Konis dont seem to be available anymore but KYB and Bilsteins are. Dont know about Boge. Any recommendations from anyone who has mounted the Bilsteins or KYBs would be gratefully appreciated.
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 10:23 PM
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I have Bilsteins on my Alfa, Boge were OEM, but they don't make them anymore for the ALFA.
I'm quite happy with them. Maybe a little stiffer than stock, hard to tell as I also went poly all around too...... (nice in the corners)
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 10:45 PM
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 08:48 AM
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In general, C1s seem to favor basic dual action hydraulic shocks over gas charged, but the Bilsteins have gotten good reports. The Konis still surface occasionally, if you can stomach their "vintage racer budget" prices; http://classicgarage.com/chcosetofsha.html
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 10:07 AM
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Guess my Koni's I took off a number of years ago are worth something after all
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