Bilistein's are the best according to everyone here. Like one guy said, you ain't driving no buick. 
i know its been asked im sorry
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i know its been asked im sorry
Im sorry i know this has been asked before.
I bought the car used my ride quailty sucks the car bounces like a superball.
I want stiffer suspension so are he ac delco shocks that bad or am i better to just pay twice as much and get the bilstein shocks again.
Id like to jsut make the car glide. I mean I know it wont ride liek a cadi. I jsut want it to recover nicely and firmly. Thanks. I dont really need the adjustablity feature. And i dont have the FX3 suspension. JUst a stock 94.
If my fron shocks are leaking a grayish brownish liquid is taht bad thing.
I bought the car used my ride quailty sucks the car bounces like a superball.
I want stiffer suspension so are he ac delco shocks that bad or am i better to just pay twice as much and get the bilstein shocks again.
Id like to jsut make the car glide. I mean I know it wont ride liek a cadi. I jsut want it to recover nicely and firmly. Thanks. I dont really need the adjustablity feature. And i dont have the FX3 suspension. JUst a stock 94.
If my fron shocks are leaking a grayish brownish liquid is taht bad thing.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Shelby Township Michigan
I switched to the AC Delco shock and was not happy at all. The car smoothed out, but, it started to bounce up and down like I was in a caddy.
I quickly changed the shockso out to TPIS modified shocks and the ride is much better. I purchased these from a co-worker who had them on for a short time and switched his suspension.
For this year, I purchased a set of KYB shocks based on recommendations from other members and will try them out this spring. I am only waiting to do the brakes and shocks at the same time.
Good luck,
Dino
I quickly changed the shockso out to TPIS modified shocks and the ride is much better. I purchased these from a co-worker who had them on for a short time and switched his suspension.
For this year, I purchased a set of KYB shocks based on recommendations from other members and will try them out this spring. I am only waiting to do the brakes and shocks at the same time.
Good luck,
Dino
Drifting
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From: Sacramento, CA Money can't buy happiness - but it's more comfortable to cry in a Corvette than a Yugo.
Originally Posted by 94muscle
I bought the car used my ride quailty sucks the car bounces like a superball.
I want stiffer suspension so are he ac delco shocks that bad or am i better to just pay twice as much and get the bilstein shocks again.
Id like to jsut make the car glide. I mean I know it wont ride liek a cadi. I jsut want it to recover nicely and firmly. Thanks. I dont really need the adjustablity feature. And i don't have the FX3 suspension. JUst a stock 94.
If my fron shocks are leaking a grayish brownish liquid is taht bad thing.
I want stiffer suspension so are he ac delco shocks that bad or am i better to just pay twice as much and get the bilstein shocks again.
Id like to jsut make the car glide. I mean I know it wont ride liek a cadi. I jsut want it to recover nicely and firmly. Thanks. I dont really need the adjustablity feature. And i don't have the FX3 suspension. JUst a stock 94.
If my fron shocks are leaking a grayish brownish liquid is taht bad thing.
I tried KYBs and they are an excellent value for a "quite good", but not great suspension feel. If you drive in town and want "to just make the car glide", then I would say that you would be very happy with the KYB shocks. Cheap to buy, good build quality, smooth ride. When pressed hard in the corners you will notice that they are definately not up to the performance of the Bilsteins or the Konis. At one-half the price though, they do an admirable job.
On my 88 Z51 the KYBs were generally as good as the ride of my brother's 89 with standard suspension. For me that was a little too soft. The Bilstein Z51s work better overall than the KYBs in town and especially in the corners without the fairly harsh stiffness of the Koni Sports.
YMMV
Last edited by Mike_88Z51; Feb 23, 2006 at 05:08 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Phoenix, Arizona
Originally Posted by elefkow
Buy a set of KYB's, they are $120. shipped for all four. Great price and an easy install. New shocks will change the total ride performance.
My car is lowered and the KYB's do fine...
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Melting Slicks
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The answer depends on how heavy you want your wallet to feel against your body. If you want your wallet to weigh you down, go with KYB. If you want to know your wallet is in your back pocket, but is not pushing heavily into your butt, go with Bilstein. If you want the feeling that your wallet takes up very little room in your pocket, go with Koni.
In other words:
KYB = Inexpensive, but good shock.
Bilstein = Not cheap, but better shock.
Koni = Expensive, but even better than Bilstein.
In other words:
KYB = Inexpensive, but good shock.
Bilstein = Not cheap, but better shock.
Koni = Expensive, but even better than Bilstein.
Melting Slicks
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From: Obama=death for America
Originally Posted by 94muscle
ok so bilstein it is are there different models or basically just the stock shocks. I didnt know if they have like different rates or anything. thanks for the help guys i love this site.
Melting Slicks
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From: Severna Park MD
Originally Posted by 94muscle
ok so bilstein it is are there different models or basically just the stock shocks. I didnt know if they have like different rates or anything. thanks for the help guys i love this site.
