New shocks
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New shocks
I am thinking it is about time to replace my shocks. After 14 years I think they are about due. I need some good shocks to help with my cornering in autocrossing. Any suggestions? Part numbers? Places to buy? I need fronts and rears but I hear the rears are the most important. Thanx!
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Re: New shocks (C490Vette)
I like my KYBs for all around driving but there are probably better choices for autoXing. Surely with as many who seem to do that someone will have some ideas.
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Re: New shocks (C490Vette)
If you don't mind a bit of a rough ride go with the Delco/Bilstein for the 1990 Z51 suspension. They are a good shock and a lifetime warranty against failure.
You didn't mention what suspension you have, (FE1,FX3,Z51,R9G) but the next thing you will be wanting is to do is upgrade your suspension. :yesnod:
Check your bushings. If the shocks haven't been replaced in 14 years, your bushing probably need to be replaced also. Its a never ending battle.
:cheers:
You didn't mention what suspension you have, (FE1,FX3,Z51,R9G) but the next thing you will be wanting is to do is upgrade your suspension. :yesnod:
Check your bushings. If the shocks haven't been replaced in 14 years, your bushing probably need to be replaced also. Its a never ending battle.
:cheers:
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Re: New shocks (C490Vette)
Get yourself this book from Amazon.com "101 Projects for your Corvette" by Richard Newton. I think they sell it for around $21. He says that sway bars and urethane bushings are the most important thing for handling. He has a full section on suspension. I am amazed about the amount of info in this book! He covers every subsystem on the C4s and debunks a lot of so-called "conventional wisdom" that is floating around out there. I'm on my 4th Corvette and second C4. This book and Gordon Killebrew's class should be mandatory before you ever buy a C4. :flag God bless America, apple pie, mom, Chevrolet, Zora, Dave, Gordon and Richard! :flag (Also kudos to Coors beer! :cheers: )
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Re: New shocks (C490Vette)
Talk to VBP and tell them what your application is, they'll hook up whatever you need in a very very timely fashion and at a good price. Forum members still get discounts I believe??? I got my spring there (amazing) and some Bilsteins from them. Best part was that I got a quote like two days after I ordered the parts that was lower than what I paid, and they gladly made up the difference :cheers:
[edit] btw, here's the link: http://www.vbandp.com/
[Modified by BowTieBlood, 9:01 PM 4/2/2004]
[edit] btw, here's the link: http://www.vbandp.com/
[Modified by BowTieBlood, 9:01 PM 4/2/2004]
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