bilstein shocks
Jan 4, 2007 | 06:09 AM
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bilstein shocks
what do you think of them?is 299 a good price for a set of 4?when should i replace the stockers? 99 coupe 55000.
thanks scott s.
Jan 4, 2007 | 06:11 AM
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A number of forum members have them and like them. That's not a bad price.
Jan 4, 2007 | 06:46 AM
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A number of forum members have them and like them. That's not a bad price.
I have them and like them a lot.
55K miles - it's past time for the yo yo's to go
That price is good. Ping a forum vendor for a comparison.
IMO, it's worth upgrading the sways too.
Jan 4, 2007 | 07:09 AM
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I have them and love them. Good time to do sway bars too. Seems like a good price.
Jan 4, 2007 | 07:22 AM
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Quite a few people have them & compared to stock they are somewhat better; however, personally I only kept mine on for a few months and replaced them. Here is another thread on the subject >>>
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=bilstein
Jan 4, 2007 | 09:08 AM
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I have them and love them. Good time to do sway bars too. Seems like a good price.
I agree. I put the Sport shock on and upgraded to Z06 sway bars at the same time. Definitely an improvement in the ride and handling.
Jan 4, 2007 | 09:31 AM
Melting Slicks
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I just installed the Bilstein Sports after installing a set of Hotchkis sway bars. It is a big difference in the way the car handles. I have a better feel for the road now. I would recommend them, but be warned the ride will be a little rougher now. The way I looked at it is that the Corvette is a sports car and I wanted it to drive like one. If I wanted it to drive mushy and soft I would have bought a Cadillac.
Jan 4, 2007 | 09:49 AM
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I went with the C6 Z06 shocks up on my 98 vert and deleted the F45 selective ride control all together, absolutely love it.
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Jan 4, 2007 | 09:53 AM
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what do you think of them?
-Unless you are racing,the Bilstein HD's are plenty firm for everyday use.
is 299 a good price for a set of 4?
-I shopped for MONTHS and $299 was, and probably is, the best price you are going to find.
when should i replace the stockers? 99 coupe 55000.
-I replaced my at 60K....what s difference!!!!
Good luck....