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Mar 13, 2006 | 06:17 PM

Craig's Polo '93

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Another Shock Question

Hey guys,
As a newbie Vette owner I have another newbie question.
Car is '93 Polo/Tan conv, LT1/auto/59K miles
Situation:
"Service Ride Control" Light is on.
Diagnostic at Chevy shop says left front Actuator.
Send Actuator to Captain Z for rebuild which is needed
per Captain Z.
Captain Z notifies me that gear from shock is in Actuator.
So shock is bad also.

Would you fella's just replace the left front or get
a pair of new Bilstein FX3's to replace both front shocks.
I don't know how long these shocks last or how they
wear.
Craig

Mar 13, 2006 | 07:22 PM

OldCorvetteFan

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I think at the very least you should replace that pair. You should also inspect the other pair, and start budgeting for a replacement.

Steven

Mar 13, 2006 | 08:17 PM

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You could send them out to Bilstein and have them rebuilt. I just had mine done and also told them to make them a bit firmer then stock settings.

Mar 13, 2006 | 08:42 PM

Craig's Polo '93

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From: Fraser MI

Shocks

Firmer??
I think my system is set on "tour" mode and it's plenty firm
for me.

So if I chase the one shock, I will do both and check the rears
also.

Another option which is kinda on my mind is to get a whole
set of Eldebrock IAS's and forget the FX3 system. I know
this is blasphemy but I am considering it.

Thanks for your expert advice.
Craig

Mar 13, 2006 | 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig's Polo '93

Its not considered blashphemy. There are many FX3 owners who have replaced the adjustable shocks with non-adj. In fact, if you look in the For Sale section you'll find some buyers who don't consider the Selective Ride a desireable option. For everyday driving the tour mode is firm enough for most of us. If you do decide to scrap the FX3 just remember to hold on to the shocks and actuators for a pontential, future buyer.

Mar 13, 2006 | 09:39 PM

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Do you just pull the fuse for the Service Ride Control so the light does not show?

Mar 13, 2006 | 11:10 PM

JeffM1243

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Don't think there is a fuse just for the ride control...You can remove the bulb from the information center or just unplug the computer....

Mar 14, 2006 | 10:09 AM

rocco16

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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS

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Originally Posted by Craig's Polo '93

Another option which is kinda on my mind is to get a whole
set of Eldebrock IAS's and forget the FX3 system.

While the Edelbrocks are a great-looking shock, and an adequate cruising shock, they are not a performance unit despite what they say in their advertising literature.
For a few dollars more, you could put on a set of Koni Sports and have shocks that really work. Or, for a significant chunk of change less, you could put on a set of four Bilstein Sports and still not have to apologize to anyone.

Larry
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