Interesting shocks on eBay
May 1, 2005 | 01:57 PM
May 1, 2005 | 02:01 PM
Drifting
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George
May 1, 2005 | 03:59 PM
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"Our shocks are extensively rested on the specific vehicle they were designed for."
What happens when they get tired ?
May 1, 2005 | 04:21 PM
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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.
May 1, 2005 | 09:15 PM
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Drifting
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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.
May 1, 2005 | 09:27 PM
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Seems it is just a down the road mono shock made with an aluminum body.Be interesting how they respond.
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
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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May 2, 2005 | 05:04 PM
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Notice under the "Function" heading, they are touted as being "Dyno Tested" Whoa....dyno tested shock absorbers!!!
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/
May 2, 2005 | 06:20 PM
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Don't know about the shocks, but everything else I have used by Be Cool was top notch.
May 2, 2005 | 10:15 PM
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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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May 3, 2005 | 05:23 AM
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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.
May 3, 2005 | 08:26 PM
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St. Jude Donor '07
I want them but im gonna go with koni shocks 200 bucks seems like to much.