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Old Sep 19, 2004 | 03:47 PM
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i plan on getting qa1's for my 91 vette but between buying the shocks or the coil overs is there a BIG diffrence i know the price is i won't be doing any autocross so is it worth it?? also i can't find any part#'s for the coilovers.
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Old Sep 19, 2004 | 04:17 PM
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for the street, coil-overs aren't necessary
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Old Sep 19, 2004 | 04:28 PM
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thanks that what i thought
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 08:37 PM
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Jim,
I have the non coil overs in my C4, they are great.

Good luck
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 09:07 PM
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hey Hammer it's jim i just sold you my top. so you like those shocks are you able to lower your car with the settings?? you have alot of good parts in that car you should get a nice penny for it. put it on ebay see what happens. we have 2 car shows left one this sunday and then i think oct 3 at pal league in holtsville, i don't think i will make it this sunday because i sold my seats and i'm waiting for my new ones i bought black and white seats. i will be going to the next one though i will remind you when it comes maybe we can meet up and go.my car is the white one in this post tell me what you think. talk to you soon.
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Old Sep 22, 2004 | 01:47 AM
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6 speed,

if you are interested have QA1 coilovers I can give you all the part numbers... needed and share my experiences I'vre had them on the car now for about a year and a half.

Email me if you like...

MO
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Old Sep 22, 2004 | 05:49 AM
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Jim,
Remind me about the car shows, I want to see your car in person, the pic looks great.

You can't lower the car with the shocks.

<--- The little picture under my name is just the rear lowered with the bolts from either ecklers or Mid America, even to the front.
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Old Sep 22, 2004 | 04:12 PM
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hey buddy i will remind you. how do you like those shocks?? i'm going to buy them. i guess i will lower the car like you did, i was worryed because i have 17x11 rims with nitto's 315/35/17's on the back i don't want my quarter panel hitting the tire over bumps. i love the lowered look.
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I have the same rims/tires in the back. NO rubbing!
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Old Sep 22, 2004 | 05:53 PM
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I have the qa1 shocks & like them a lot. You will have to fab a front bump stop as it's not built in to qa1's like it is on Koni & Bilstein.
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great just what i want to hear. thanks
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