Shocks
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 12,142
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From: Taylor Michigan
Monroes, there as goo as it gets for a non racing Vette...any thing else would be a waste of money.....they are as good as it gets and great warranty......sold at most parts stores right around the coener.......
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 797
Likes: 283
Edelbrock IAS, more than Monroe, but not a waste of money. They're no longer made but the point is that there are shocks out there's that make the car feel much more stable, and ride well, even if you're not racing it.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 5,347
Likes: 36
From: San Clemente CA
Monroes for me.......picked them up at my local auto parts store and as good as any.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 5,771
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From: Maryland
St. Jude Donor '05, '09, '15
SPAX adjustable. My suspension is n ot stock but I do not race the car. I like the adjustable feature. Ride quality and handling are subjective. I set them to my taste and what I like.
Tom
Tom
Last edited by Sky65; Apr 28, 2013 at 12:37 PM.
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Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 671
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From: Sydney NSW
I just replaced the original date coded delcos in my 64 (which were not doing anything at all) with Bilstein HD's.
I dont know if they were a waste of money or not because I didn't try anything cheaper, but I am happy with them and I have had good experiences with their products in other cars.
Having said that, my coupe has some kind of no name el cheapos in it from the previous owner and I think they are great too (harsher ride but that doesn't bother me)!
I dont know if they were a waste of money or not because I didn't try anything cheaper, but I am happy with them and I have had good experiences with their products in other cars.
Having said that, my coupe has some kind of no name el cheapos in it from the previous owner and I think they are great too (harsher ride but that doesn't bother me)!
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 12,142
Likes: 54
From: Taylor Michigan
I was always interested in seeing how these so called shocks became ajustable....Or is this feature just a bragging rights situation at the local cruise and selling hype to justify the high prices....if it cant be done from inside the car what do you do? ...crawl under a already low car and give them a healthy twist with a spanner wrench !....some are even buried inside the coil springs....smart money are on Monroes......
Pro
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 622
Likes: 24
From: Clermont Florida
I just replaced the original date coded delcos in my 64 (which were not doing anything at all) with Bilstein HD's.
I dont know if they were a waste of money or not because I didn't try anything cheaper, but I am happy with them and I have had good experiences with their products in other cars.
Having said that, my coupe has some kind of no name el cheapos in it from the previous owner and I think they are great too (harsher ride but that doesn't bother me)!
I dont know if they were a waste of money or not because I didn't try anything cheaper, but I am happy with them and I have had good experiences with their products in other cars.
Having said that, my coupe has some kind of no name el cheapos in it from the previous owner and I think they are great too (harsher ride but that doesn't bother me)!
I would like to have your old original shocks, if you do not want them. Rich
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Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 671
Likes: 105
From: Sydney NSW
The benefit is choice, you never have to wish your shocks were a little firmer but not too firm, because you can dial them in. Same goes for ride height when it comes to coilovers. Like everything though, only the real enthusiast wants such a thing so they have to pay for it to be made in lower volume, the others can buy Monroe, join the crowd, then get the volume discount... same reason people buy Camry's !
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 5,771
Likes: 694
From: Maryland
St. Jude Donor '05, '09, '15
I was always interested in seeing how these so called shocks became ajustable....Or is this feature just a bragging rights situation at the local cruise and selling hype to justify the high prices....if it cant be done from inside the car what do you do? ...crawl under a already low car and give them a healthy twist with a spanner wrench !....some are even buried inside the coil springs....smart money are on Monroes......
Tom