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From: nj
shocks shocks shocks
Bilstein, AC Delco, KYB, Koni, Edelbrock, or OEM replacements so many choices and not a clue what to buy. I am looking for the most comfortable ride. Anyone have any experience with any of these.
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From: Crossville TN
"Comfortable" as in cruising? Or "comfortable" as in not being a handful when taking fast turns?
If you want ride quality when cruising...and you don't drive the car any harder than your Toyota Camry...just put Monroe gas shocks or even some OEM-style hydraulic shocks on the car. But, if you want better handling and stability, a good brand of gas shock is advised. Lots of folks on this forum praise the Bilstein 'Heavy Duty' shock as an excellent all-around shock.
If you want ride quality when cruising...and you don't drive the car any harder than your Toyota Camry...just put Monroe gas shocks or even some OEM-style hydraulic shocks on the car. But, if you want better handling and stability, a good brand of gas shock is advised. Lots of folks on this forum praise the Bilstein 'Heavy Duty' shock as an excellent all-around shock.
Melting Slicks
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From: Anderson SC
The only real choice you face is:
"Bilstein Sports or Bilstein HD's" - for a comfortable ride -you want HD not sport.
-W
Now that we've established Bilsteins as fact. Let us swing this conversation to the differences between the Sports and the HD's, to help him differentiate.
"Bilstein Sports or Bilstein HD's" - for a comfortable ride -you want HD not sport.
-W
Now that we've established Bilsteins as fact. Let us swing this conversation to the differences between the Sports and the HD's, to help him differentiate.
Last edited by Clams Canino; May 31, 2010 at 06:23 PM.
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There we go! That's what I meant...yeah, I had Van Steel's site bookmarked, and forgot that he sold them. Thanks.
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The only real choice you face is:
"Bilstein Sports or Bilstein HD's" - for a comfortable ride -you want HD not sport.
-W
Now that we've established Bilsteins as fact. Let us swing this conversation to the differences between the Sports and the HD's, to help him differentiate.
"Bilstein Sports or Bilstein HD's" - for a comfortable ride -you want HD not sport.
-W
Now that we've established Bilsteins as fact. Let us swing this conversation to the differences between the Sports and the HD's, to help him differentiate.
Drifting
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From: Celeste Texas
I have Bilstein shocks and very stiff springs. It's not comfortable just cruising. You feel every bump in the road. Now throw it into a corner at twice the little advisory number and it's a completely different story. My car reallly likes going around corners fast. It depends on what you want to do. I wouldn't spend the extra money for Bilstein if you are only planning to cruise.
My opinion, others may vary.
Bill
My opinion, others may vary.
Bill
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From: Carol Stream IL
I called strange and got single adjustable's for $250. I also put a lot of urethane under neigh the car and harder spring ect, but I think it hits just as soft as stock. That being said it takes all of 2 seconds to set the shocks on kill. It is pretty nice being able to adjust to fit you daily needs.
