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Burning Brakes
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From: JUPITER FLORIDA
shocks
I happen to have bought the crappiest shocks in the world about 3 years ago. Now the rubber bushings are blown out. Does anyone recommend a new set of shocks for me?? Not insanely expensive but still a good quality.
Melting Slicks
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From: Chesapeake Beach Maryland
2015 C5 of Year Finalist
Not long after I bought my car about six years ago, I had my factory Biltiens blow a seal and leak oil all over the garage floor on the left rear. At that time I could not afford new Bilsteins, so I went an purchased four new Monroe shocks from Sears. They were like one of the best Monroes that Sears carried at the time, but I'm not sure of which one specifically. They really did a nice job for the price I paid (cheap). I had those shocks on the car just until about six months ago when I replaced them with Bilsteins again. ( I guess I can afford them now ) The only thing I hated about the Monroe's were that they were black!!! 
Race Director
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From: WI
I just put new Bilstein's on mine and am happy. I thought of using the Z51 valved but take to many long road trips. Upgrade from Bilstein, something adjustable perhaps? Koni, QA1? They wouldn't be better, but are adjustable.
Le Mans Master
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From: One day you're a Comet...the next day you're dust... Arkansas
Originally Posted by cplonner
I dont track the car, but i enjoy the great handling on the road. stock was a good ride but i would like to upgrade.
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Originally Posted by aminnich
Cheap but good? KYB and Monroe. Insanely expensive? QA1 In the middle? Bilstein, Koni, and more.
Then, both Koni and QA-1's would be "in the middle", the Bilstein would be cheap and the KYB/Monroe/Tokico would be free....
My advice: Bilstein.
Larry
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Burning Brakes
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I use the revalved verson of the bilstien that TPIS sells The ride quality is great although I have no idea how my track handling would be now my former bilstine z51's where too harsh for the crapy midwest roads