Shocks??
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 6,528
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From: South Dakota
What do you mean by best ride? Do you mean best handling, softest ride, best over bumps, etc?
For my tastes I like a stiffer shock and went with the Z51 Bilstein shocks. I have tried some KYB shocks and they are softer.
My opinion is the Bilsteins are the best and longest lasting, but cost more.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 2,605
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From: Trinity FL
What do you mean by best ride? Do you mean best handling, softest ride, best over bumps, etc?
For my tastes I like a stiffer shock and went with the Z51 Bilstein shocks. I have tried some KYB shocks and they are softer.
My opinion is the Bilsteins are the best and longest lasting, but cost more.
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Race Director
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 13,348
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Your KONI's should be able to go far beyond 80K miles before they are worn out.
The softest ride should come from KYB's.
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 2007
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Best ride? If you are looking for cheap comfort with slight performance KYB. There are lots better for racing etc.
I have KYB with like 50 miles on them if you want. I'm sick of looking at them. $50 takes them.
I have KYB with like 50 miles on them if you want. I'm sick of looking at them. $50 takes them.
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 28,360
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From: Hartford WI
Bought a set of FX3 shocks for the Vette back in 09. Front right leaked. Told Bilstein. They weren't really interested in diagnosis and wanted it sent back for inspection. Called them back and asked if they would look at the left front too. They said to send it back. A couple of hours after Fedex said they received them, I got a notification that they would be sending me a set of fronts later that day. little later, got notification that it was on the way. 2 brand new shocks arrived a few days later. I doubt they really inspected them and the return was a formality.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 226
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From: Dade City Florida
If he don't take them i will if they will work on a lowered 1990 base model
