Edlebrock Vs Bilstein
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Drifting
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Edlebrock Vs Bilstein
I am ordering new shocks this week and wonder what yall think I should go with.
First things first, these are going on a 96 Coupe, which I understand has softer springs than earlier models.
I was originally leaning toward the Bilstein Z51, until I read a post somehwhere about the Edlebrock shocks. Apparently they have an inertia valve in them which is patented and sounds very good, for a daily driver.
Basically I want yall all to vote for one of the other and give me a reason why.
Thanks for the advice from all who reply.
First things first, these are going on a 96 Coupe, which I understand has softer springs than earlier models.
I was originally leaning toward the Bilstein Z51, until I read a post somehwhere about the Edlebrock shocks. Apparently they have an inertia valve in them which is patented and sounds very good, for a daily driver.
Basically I want yall all to vote for one of the other and give me a reason why.
Thanks for the advice from all who reply.
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Edelbrocks are better for a DD, soft enough for driving and firm enough to let you get spirited sometimes.
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I'm contemplating the Edelbrocks, but I only have 131,000 miles on the stock shocks, I don't know if they are ready to be replaced yet
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Let me save you some time- I had the exact same question about 6 months ago (96 Z51), I made the mistake and went back with brand new bilsteins due to the entire suspension. Unless you really like to drive hard in the corners I would go with the IAS which will feel much better to drive and a better looking shock. 
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some advice from a old Msgt usaf, do a google search before you buy the edelbrocks i found some for $75 each, but i haven't decided which to go with either?? but my came with bilsteins and i am thinking about keeping it that way?? or even KYB's i have heard go things about them and put some on my C3 stingray, and some on my saab 900se now.
some advice from a old Msgt usaf, do a google search before you buy the edelbrocks i found some for $75 each, but i haven't decided which to go with either?? but my came with bilsteins and i am thinking about keeping it that way?? or even KYB's i have heard go things about them and put some on my C3 stingray, and some on my saab 900se now.
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I removed Bilsteins a few months after buying my '95 convertible with 18,000 miles (and sold them through the Forum) and went with Edelbrocks--and I am very pleased. Better ride and, on the rough roads of Ohio, better traction.