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Old May 1, 2005 | 01:57 PM
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I'm addicted to shiny expensive stuff...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...971433875&rd=1

Anybody try these yet???
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Old May 1, 2005 | 02:01 PM
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"Our shocks are extensively rested on the specific vehicle they were designed for."

What happens when they get tired ?
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They don't give any spec's (valving etc.) They also don't distinguish between steel and composite spring C3's. I though that although they are identical mounting, the optimum shock for steel and compostite spring have slightly different valving.

Shocks are so expensive now i'd like to see a good effective set that was rebuildable. Maybe there are, I just haven't look lately.
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I caught that "rested" typo too. That actually concerned me a bit.

I also sent them an email about composite vs steel but have not heard back yet.
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Seems it is just a down the road mono shock made with an aluminum body.Be interesting how they respond.
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Old May 1, 2005 | 09:47 PM
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100 bucks each just slightly more expensive than Bilsteins and you have no idea if they are good shocks or a waste of money and time
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Old May 2, 2005 | 04:20 AM
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Brinn shaocks were carried by Vette Brakes several years ago. They are excellent in appearance and may work well.
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Notice under the "Function" heading, they are touted as being "Dyno Tested" Whoa....dyno tested shock absorbers!!!
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Old May 2, 2005 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 68/70Vette
Notice under the "Function" heading, they are touted as being "Dyno Tested" Whoa....dyno tested shock absorbers!!!
Sounds corny but there is such a thing:




You can even make it at home:

www.sportdevices.com/shockabsorber/
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Don't know about the shocks, but everything else I have used by Be Cool was top notch.
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Actually,Dyno tested shocks lets you know how they react.But we are still waiting for "Cool" to respond to our technical questions.Nada so far,after two days.Interesting.

Three days,and no response to e-mails.......

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Originally Posted by Jack71
I'm addicted to shiny expensive stuff...
I am trying real hard not too buy them but I think it's only a matter of time before I break down and buy them.
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I want them but im gonna go with koni shocks 200 bucks seems like to much.
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