Time for new shocks
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Pro
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From: anderson sc
Time for new shocks
well i was going to wait and get coil overs, but today at the muffler shop, while having my headers fixed up, i saw that my rear passenger shock is kaput. totally nasty and all. i want an all out excellent autocross shock that is capable of daily driving. i dont mind spending a little money, but i want em to last if i blow a big chunk on em. can you folks please tell me my options vs. prices for each. thanks so much :party:
Burning Brakes
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From: Portsmouth,Va USA
Re: Time for new shocks (Clemson Vette)
I don't race, but wanted a smoother ride..I replaced my originals with KYBs
I got %100 smoother ride, but I had 116,000 on the old ones..
So I am very pleased..
Hope this helps some to keep your post alive..
stay safe
I got %100 smoother ride, but I had 116,000 on the old ones..
So I am very pleased..
Hope this helps some to keep your post alive..
stay safe
Instructor
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From: Las Vegas NV
Re: Time for new shocks (Clemson Vette)
To tell you the truth, I think the ideal solution for you is new Bilsteins. I was in the same situation as you about 6 or 7 months ago, and after lots of forum searching and lots of questions, I ended up getting in on a Bilstein group buy.
Safety Car
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From: New Albany IN
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Re: Time for new shocks (matt fury)
I am pretty sur ethat when you buy DRM coilovers, you would have to buy shocks anyways....but I don't know if they use the stock ones or not...maybe worth researching. Good Luck! :thumbs:
Team Owner
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Re: Time for new shocks (Bruthish)
Get Bilstein Autox shocks if you want them stiff.
Youll lose some ride quality with those stiffer ones though. Rear suspension changes directly affect the ride.
The regular Bilsteins are quite capable.
Youll lose some ride quality with those stiffer ones though. Rear suspension changes directly affect the ride.
The regular Bilsteins are quite capable.
Race Director
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From: Melbourne Florida
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Re: Time for new shocks (Clemson Vette)
A couple of weeks ago I bought new Bilsteins from Vansteel...they are a vendor on this Forum, I believe...cost me $240 for 4 shocks and free shipping to boot!...never saw them cheaper anywhere... good luck
Instructor
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From: Newberry SC
Re: Time for new shocks (vader86)
i've been looking at some koni SA's or some Hal QA1 12 way adjustables. i like the idea of adjustable b/c i would be pissed if i got the bilstein autox shocks and they made my balance worse than it is now, and right now it is pretty good.
currently i have drm revalved bilsteins on the rear and of all things carquest shocks on the front, on the kuhmo mx's i have been within 1 second of autox prepped, stripped hondas on hoosiers...all this on tight courses.
right now i don't have the money to do anything to the suspension that i want, so its a moot point :lol:
currently i have drm revalved bilsteins on the rear and of all things carquest shocks on the front, on the kuhmo mx's i have been within 1 second of autox prepped, stripped hondas on hoosiers...all this on tight courses.
right now i don't have the money to do anything to the suspension that i want, so its a moot point :lol:
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Drifting
Joined: May 2003
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From: Lakeport CA
Re: Time for new shocks (clemsonvette)
Yes, the DRM coilovers are bilstein but they are grooved for the threaded coller (not grooved enough IMHO as I have to hold my collars on a couple w/ channel locks for adjustments.).
Anyway, I have my KYB takeoffs you can have for $50 + shipping. Might hold you over until you can get your coil overs. They came w/ a lifetime warranty so I doubt they will go south as quickly as my stock bilsteins did...
Anyway, I have my KYB takeoffs you can have for $50 + shipping. Might hold you over until you can get your coil overs. They came w/ a lifetime warranty so I doubt they will go south as quickly as my stock bilsteins did...
Le Mans Master
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From: Delray Beach FL
Re: Time for new shocks (Clemson Vette)
I bought a set of KYB's new off eBay for $40. These are great daily driver shocks. Summit Racing has them for $28 each. If you are going to be racing, I wouldn't go with the KYB shocks. Then, I would look at either Bilsteins (Van Steel has the best prices from what other members have reported that bought them) or a high performance brand (Edelbrock, etc.). Next step up would be going with Coil Overs. Check http://www.dougrippie.com or http://www.exoticmuscle.com. Both have some coil over kits and other suspension mods if you are going to get into racing with your Vette. I would also recommend getting the Camber Brace for the front by R&D and either the S/T Cross Brace or Cross-Bar by R&D Racing to strengthen up the front and rear. These items improve the handling immensely!!
:cheers:
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Le Mans Master
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From: Naperville, IL ...... On Iowa!!!
Re: Time for new shocks (Clemson Vette)
Edelbrock sport shocks here. I've had them about a year and have found them to be a good compromise between ride and performance. About $100 each.
Pro
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From: Outer Banks NC FIRST IN FLIGHT
Re: Time for new shocks (Tigerhawk)
Edelbrock sport shocks here. I've had them about a year and have found them to be a good compromise between ride and performance. About $100 each.