Shock Absorbers for my c3
08-04-2009, 01:27 PM
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Shock Absorbers for my c3
In your opinion or from experience, who makes the best shock absorbers for a c3? I know I'm not going to get a much smoother ride because that's how the vette was built but I'm just looking for the best all around shocks for around 200 dollars.
08-04-2009, 03:34 PM
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CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
I completly rebuilt the entire suspension on my 71 Coupe and used Koni shocks. Very happy with them.
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08-04-2009, 04:28 PM
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in my opinion...
if you're asking this question and wanting better suspension response,
just get:
Bilstein Sport shocks
VB&P mono composit rear spring
550# front springs
drive happy
if you're asking this question and wanting better suspension response,
just get:
Bilstein Sport shocks
VB&P mono composit rear spring
550# front springs
drive happy
08-04-2009, 07:34 PM
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My 78 L-82 4 speed came with the gymkhana/F-41 suspension and is completely rebuilt with 550 front springs (1 inch shorter than stock in height) and a composite 360 rear spring. I have had Delco, KYB gas a just, Koni oils, and Bilstein Heavy Duties and the Sports. I currently run Bilstein HD's in the front with the 550 springs and Bilstein Sports (30% stiffer than the HD's in the back) with the 360 spring. By far, the Bislteins are the best compromise between ride and handling. The Bilstein HD's will actually make the ride MUCH better than OEM type shocks. I also have a 1994 Mustang GT convertible that used to ride real choppy with the OEM shocks and I changed to Bilstein Heavy Duties with no other changes and the ride is really quite nice now (no choppiness at all) and handles better! Go Bilstein!!
08-04-2009, 08:28 PM
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08-04-2009, 08:31 PM
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08-04-2009, 08:39 PM
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i have the VBP street slalom with 550 coils in front 360 mono sprin g in the rear and bilstein all around wow it is great!!!
but as you stated in your post your budget is 200.00 so i guess for that amount go with the AC delco.
but as you stated in your post your budget is 200.00 so i guess for that amount go with the AC delco.
