Hello!

While I was in college for two years I hardly ever drove the 90 and now that i am out and have a decent job I want the corvette to be my daily driver and right now I want to replace the suspension because its a terrible ride.

Since the car is stock all the way around should i just go to MIDAS for the suspension? Or are there some shocks that are better from Mid America or Ecklers? Its just a daily driver with about 62,000 miles but I know the ride is not supposed to be as bumpy as it is now.

thanks!


[Modified by Mav, 11:25 AM 5/1/2004]


[Modified by Mav, 11:25 AM 5/1/2004]

 

Try the Edelbrock IAS shocks.

 

Most people who want the "smooth" ride get the KYB's out of Ecklers for $44.99 each. If you are looking for performance....try the eldebrocks or bilsteins.

 

NEVER EVER go to MIDAS!

Let me tell you a little story about Midas. My boss, who's a 22 year vet of another mechanic shop, went to the seminar to become a mechanic in the Midas Corp.

Well while they're training at the course, their instructor keeps telling them, "Remember, try to get as much money possible out of every customer because 9 times out of 10, you'll never see them again."

Since I've been working in a muffler/brake shop for a couple of years now, you get to know the Midas customers phone calls.

Me: Hello thank you for calling, how can I help you?

Them: Yes, I need a price on Rotors, Calipers, Hoses, Pads, Drums, Rear Shoes, Hardware, Wheel Cylinders, and a Master Cylinder. Something about a brake booster too.

Me: Sir, are you at Midas?

Them: How'd you know?

Me: Bring it up, we'll give you an exact free estimate.

I've had horror story after horror story from them.

A guy cam in our shop about a year ago with a BMW. Calls us, similar to the phone call above. Midas quoted him $1300 for pads, rotors, calipers, drums, rear shoes, and hardware.

We get it up, check it out, the rear brakes are BRAND NEW, nothing wrong with them. He did need pads and rotors, but no calipers. Ended up being around $300. Pretty big difference.

Just make sure you check around. Midas has a real bad reputation around here for trying to cheat people. I would recommend find a good local mechanic (not a franchise) for whom you've heard has a good reputation from others.

Just my 2.c :rant:

 

Get the KYB's. but at http://www.summitracing.com

They will be a lot cheaper there and they ship fast with great customer service. It's nice to see them not jack the price up because it's a Corvette.

 

DON'T GO TO MIDAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Read the link in my sig on what happen to my 85 after going to Midas. Anyways, just learn how to install the shocks yourself, its REALLY easy. All you need is a 13mm and 15mm sockets and wrenches, jack and jackstand for the fronts. 19mm for the rear. Shouldn't take you more then 2 hours even your first time.
If your on a budget seems a lot of people already have suggestions above. I like QA1s myself, but they are 138 each.

 

:eek: WOW, I hadn't seen that - That DOES suck!!

DO NOT go to Midas though - I had a bad experience with them about 3 years ago. One of the "techs" felt it necessary to take my truck out for a beat run, eh, test drive, after doing some custom exhaust work. Well, he brought his buddy with him, to take pictures of the burnouts/donuts. Funny thing is, the parking lot they used, was a business a friend of mine owns.. BUSTED. I even got to see the pics.

Funniest part is, when I reported them to the BBB, they tried to turn it around on me!!!!!!! :mad

 

:iagree: :party:

 

:iagree:

I don't know 88vettelover, but I can tell you with absolute confidence that what he says is 100% true.

Midas, and a lot of the chains, blow.

In college, when I didn't know any better, Midas replaced my rotors with every pad change. :confused:

Then, I had a company car. I was required to have the car brought in for periodic maintenance (i.e. oil change) every 7500. I could use any shop I wanted. I went to the local Firestone (Cuyahoga Falls, OH). They quoted me over $1300 to do a bunch of work I never asked for. Remember, all I wanted was an oil change. Everything they wanted to replace, was stuff that had been replaced by a different Firestone (Canton, OH) 7500 miles previous.

Same deal: "Mr. Veto, your brakes are shot (they were brand new), your serpentine belt is nearly gone (just replaced)" etc.

Then, when I bought my '77, I wanted to be on the road, quick. So I took it to Midas. $1100 later, I had new shocks, a new e-brake (still doesn't work) and a new trailing arm. That's it. I actually thought I got my money's worth. Then, I joined the forum and began doing my own work.

I did, and you'll do, much better work, for a fraction of the cost.

Either find an honest mechanic, or do the stuff yourself.


[Modified by joeveto, 4:47 PM 5/2/2004]

 

Thanks for all the advice. I am glad i didnt have time to do anything with the Vette all weekend. i still have not decided what to go with but will research what you guys recommended. But i will not be going to Midas!

Thanks!