Bilstein Shocks are Excellent!!!
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Bilstein Shocks are Excellent!!!
My new Bilsteins finally arrived, and even though Fed Ex seems to have misplaced my new front springs I decided to go ahead and install all 4 of the shocks tonight.
Around midnight when I had finished I just had to take it out for a little test drive (can you tell that I am impatient :D ) WOW what a difference a good shock absorber makes!!!!! :hurray: :hurray:
Railroad tracks and bumps that I used to have to slow down to <20mph for I was able to go over at 40mph without any worry of dragging my exhaust on the downstroke, the cornering seems to be much better, and the ride does not seem any stiffer than it did with the inadequate KYB's.
I am very happy :D :yesnod:
I can't wait to see how much better it will handle when I get the new springs in the front too!! Hopefully Fed Ex will get thier act together tomorrow and figure out where they stashed em over the weekend.
[Modified by Kevin_73, 1:09 AM 9/9/2003]
Around midnight when I had finished I just had to take it out for a little test drive (can you tell that I am impatient :D ) WOW what a difference a good shock absorber makes!!!!! :hurray: :hurray:
Railroad tracks and bumps that I used to have to slow down to <20mph for I was able to go over at 40mph without any worry of dragging my exhaust on the downstroke, the cornering seems to be much better, and the ride does not seem any stiffer than it did with the inadequate KYB's.
I am very happy :D :yesnod:
I can't wait to see how much better it will handle when I get the new springs in the front too!! Hopefully Fed Ex will get thier act together tomorrow and figure out where they stashed em over the weekend.
[Modified by Kevin_73, 1:09 AM 9/9/2003]
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Re: Bilstein Shocks are Excellent!!! (Kevin_73)
:cheers: After taking a look at some Ohlins in racing applications and seeing what a difference they make, I'm a firm believer that shocks are about 90% of how a car drives and handles... along with a good set of tires, of course.
Now, just don't damage those nice new shocks when you replace the springs. :smash:
Now, just don't damage those nice new shocks when you replace the springs. :smash:
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Re: Bilstein Shocks are Excellent!!! (Kevin_73)
I put the VBP 550lb springs in the front and Bilstein shocks all around and now it corners unbelievably. I love driving it even more now! :thumbs:
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Re: Bilstein Shocks are Excellent!!! (e3pres)
I found an opportunity to drive it a little more this morning before work, and all I can say is :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
This is how I expected this car to drive two years ago when I replaced all of the bushings, ball joints and steering components. Bilsteins are worth every penny they charge for them. :thumbs:
I wish the springs had arrived at the same time then this wouldn't have even been a concern, but at least this way I will be able to judge what difference the shocks and the springs make in the handling seperately.
I am planning to be [porky pig voice]vewwy vewwy careful [/porky pig voice]when I pull the shocks back out for the spring replacement.
This is how I expected this car to drive two years ago when I replaced all of the bushings, ball joints and steering components. Bilsteins are worth every penny they charge for them. :thumbs:
Now, just don't damage those nice new shocks when you replace the springs. :smash:
I am planning to be [porky pig voice]vewwy vewwy careful [/porky pig voice]when I pull the shocks back out for the spring replacement.
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Re: Bilstein Shocks are Excellent!!! (Kevin_73)
I totally agree with you guys. I replaced the front suspension, front springs, and all the shocks this summer. I was going to go the less expensive route and put in KYB's but after reading some posts on the forum I decided to get the Bilsteins. My car is completely different now. I just have a 7/8" sway bar in front and none in rear but the body hardly rolls at all in a corner now, where before I felt like I was at about a 25 degree angle to the ground! Excellent choice!
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Re: Bilstein Shocks are Excellent!!! (stingry)
They are the Bilstein sports. I don't remember the part number but several vendors sell them for C-3's.
The best price I could find was from Mid America, here is the link: http://www.madvet.com/shop?store=1&c...190&frame=1452
The best price I could find was from Mid America, here is the link: http://www.madvet.com/shop?store=1&c...190&frame=1452
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Re: Bilstein Shocks are Excellent!!! (Kevin_73)
I am planning to be [porky pig voice]vewwy vewwy careful [/porky pig voice] when I pull the shocks back out for the spring replacement.
Seriously though, thanks for the review...I was just debating what shocks to put on mine...looks like I need to save a few more pennies...
[porky pig voice] uhTh..uhth..uhth..uhthat's all folks :jester
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Re: Bilstein Shocks are Excellent!!! (76Frankenstein)
I think you meant [Elmer Fudd voice]...
Seriously though, thanks for the review...I was just debating what shocks to put on mine...looks like I need to save a few more pennies...
[porky pig voice] uhTh..uhth..uhth..uhthat's all folks :jester
Seriously though, thanks for the review...I was just debating what shocks to put on mine...looks like I need to save a few more pennies...
[porky pig voice] uhTh..uhth..uhth..uhthat's all folks :jester
Oh well, I guess I need to watch the cartoon network more often. :yesnod:
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Re: Bilstein Shocks are Excellent!!! (Kevin_73)
Those shocks sound nice, I have AC Delco's now. I'm having VBP 460's and the front end suspension rebuilt at Dragon Breath Performance. I think I'll be looking for Bilstein Shocks around my B-day which is just around the next curve. :cheers:
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Re: Bilstein Shocks are Excellent!!! (74 vert)
When I first rebuilt my suspension (total front and rear rebiuld at the same time) I used the KYBs that came with my VBP kit. It handled nicely but I could tell a dime from a nickel if I drove over it. Every little expansion joint and pebble upset the car.
Got a deal on some new Bilsteins and WOW, same or better handling with MUCH better ride. I'll never go back...
Jeff
Got a deal on some new Bilsteins and WOW, same or better handling with MUCH better ride. I'll never go back...
Jeff
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Re: Bilstein Shocks are Excellent!!! (no_radio)
When I first rebuilt my suspension (total front and rear rebiuld at the same time) I used the KYBs that came with my VBP kit. It handled nicely but I could tell a dime from a nickel if I drove over it. Every little expansion joint and pebble upset the car.
Got a deal on some new Bilsteins and WOW, same or better handling with MUCH better ride. I'll never go back...
Jeff
Got a deal on some new Bilsteins and WOW, same or better handling with MUCH better ride. I'll never go back...
Jeff
Everything is better now :cheers:
On a side note, I finally talked to Fed Ex today and found out why my springs aren't here. For some reason the package was marked as a residential delivery, so they have been trying to deliver then to my office after regular business hours. Hopefully they will get it straight tomorrow so I can get the springs installed too.