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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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It is summer here in Oregon findly!!!! I found I need new shocks. I just need a nice performance shock no autocross or road racing just sport weekend country driving. I push it on occations. What do you folks run???????
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Originally Posted by 87 crazy
It is summer here in Oregon findly!!!! I found I need new shocks. I just need a nice performance shock no autocross or road racing just sport weekend country driving. I push it on occations. What do you folks run???????
Bilsteins, I put a new set on in the last 6 months. Big difference over the no-name shocks that were on my 87.
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 05:04 PM
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Bilsteins, that was OEM on most C4's.
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 87 crazy
It is summer here in Oregon findly!!!! I found I need new shocks. I just need a nice performance shock no autocross or road racing just sport weekend country driving. I push it on occations. What do you folks run???????
I put KYB's on our 87 vert. Really like them.
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 05:04 AM
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I put KYB's on my '96 a few months ago. For the price I think it's a decent shock.
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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Default Ac Delco

A few years back my 87 Convertible needed new shocks too. I went with AC Delco factory replacements. The price was reasonable and I have been happy with the performance. Of course my C4 is a cruiser and I do not auto cross or subject it to extreme performance driving. Just wanted to stay stock.

Best of luck.
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 10:40 AM
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If you are budget-minded, Bilstein.
If you aren't, KONI.
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