C4 Shock Replacement
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Phoenix, Arizona
I'm lovin' my QA1's too...even more so w/ the car being lowered front & rear. Actually had KYB's on it when I lowered it and drove it like that for a year or so. Although the KYB's were adequate, I'd heard great things about the QA1's and finally invested in some. Man, what a difference! These shocks are incredible and, to me, worth every penny.FWIW...For what the OP is looking for in a shock, the KYB's should be fine.
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
And when they DO wear out, as the Aard sez, it costs as much (well, within about $10) to have them rebuilt as to buy new.
Bilsteins last MANY more miles than the KYB's, but with the OP's needs, the Bilsteins would be overkill...not to mention the Koni's and the QA-1's.
Larry
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Austin TX
St. Jude Donor '07
Bang for your buck, get kyb. If you don't want kyb, then Bilstein would be more than adequate for what you need. If you want top of the line, get Koni Sport, QA1, or Edelbrock IAS.
Race Director
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Actually, I think the Bilsteins are best "bang for buck", since for $275 they will give better performance and last four times longer than KYB's that go for $175.
But, if you are on a budget, you can't always take advantage of the best bang for buck and have to go with what you can afford.
Larry
code5coupe
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But, if you are on a budget, you can't always take advantage of the best bang for buck and have to go with what you can afford.
Larry
code5coupe
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Not easily impressed....
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 9,226
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From: Irvine Ca
Tell me if I am looking at the right KYB
http://www.kybshocksonline.com/Searc...x?AAIA=1041196
It said that the Fronts are $29ea and the rears are $36 each but they only list the Gas-A-just.
Is that the one to run? Seems too cheap
And this place
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/i...cted_year=1984
Seems to offer a set of 4 for $154 with free shipping.
http://www.kybshocksonline.com/Searc...x?AAIA=1041196
It said that the Fronts are $29ea and the rears are $36 each but they only list the Gas-A-just.
Is that the one to run? Seems too cheap
And this place
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/i...cted_year=1984
Seems to offer a set of 4 for $154 with free shipping.
Last edited by jhammons01; Jun 6, 2007 at 05:49 PM.
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 158
Likes: 0
From: Greenwood Indiana
Tell me if I am looking at the right KYB
http://www.kybshocksonline.com/Searc...x?AAIA=1041196
It said that the Fronts are $29ea and the rears are $36 each but they only list the Gas-A-just.
Is that the one to run? Seems too cheap
And this place
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/i...cted_year=1984
Seems to offer a set of 4 for $154 with free shipping.
http://www.kybshocksonline.com/Searc...x?AAIA=1041196
It said that the Fronts are $29ea and the rears are $36 each but they only list the Gas-A-just.
Is that the one to run? Seems too cheap
And this place
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/i...cted_year=1984
Seems to offer a set of 4 for $154 with free shipping.
Thoughts?
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,483
Likes: 3
From: Newark, New Jersey
Tell me if I am looking at the right KYB
http://www.kybshocksonline.com/Searc...x?AAIA=1041196
It said that the Fronts are $29ea and the rears are $36 each but they only list the Gas-A-just.
Is that the one to run? Seems too cheap
And this place
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/i...cted_year=1984
Seems to offer a set of 4 for $154 with free shipping.
http://www.kybshocksonline.com/Searc...x?AAIA=1041196
It said that the Fronts are $29ea and the rears are $36 each but they only list the Gas-A-just.
Is that the one to run? Seems too cheap
And this place
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/i...cted_year=1984
Seems to offer a set of 4 for $154 with free shipping.
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Instructor
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 158
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From: Greenwood Indiana
I have that combo and it's almost like getting punched in the kidneys with every bump...so that's why I was thinking of going with a softer shock.
It's not like I'm running races around the local roads.
It's not like I'm running races around the local roads.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 9,226
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From: Irvine Ca
go to www.AJUSA.com , just got 4 KYB for $118.00 free delivery
They got me for Tax 'cause I live in California.
$127.
But free shipping means they will be here Friday with UPS Ground.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 9,226
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From: Irvine Ca
Man, for 118 bux how can you go wrong? Especially for you. You have the backup set if you don't like the KYBs or for race day
