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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 08:20 PM
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Are there any shorter (non-coilover) shocks available for lowered cars than Bilstein Sports??

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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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Not that i'm aware of. Maby pfadt sports? Why don't you want to use the bilstien's? They are a excelent shock.
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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Im lowered all the way on stock bolts---Pfadt shocks all the way around--stock springs. The Pfadts are suppose to be 1/2" shorter. BUT i noticed the rears are almost bottomed out--putting new clutch/rear/and other upgrades in soon---while its apart i'm going to look into moving the rear shock mount up(on the frame) to give shocks more travel. I would like to see them in the middle of their travel .



I'll post pics once I dig into her!!
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Not that i'm aware of. Maby pfadt sports? Why don't you want to use the bilstien's? They are a excelent shock.
I already have the Bilstein Sports and I am pretty certain that the Pfadts are not any shorter. Thanks!!
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 08:29 AM
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Have you looked at the qa1 adjustables.. I have those on my car and they where shorter then the stockers.
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I believe Pfadt and LG Motorsports will both sell you the same shock as the complete coilover has without the coilover components.

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Mine is lowered with no bolts in front,7"bolts in back with C6zo6 shocks.Ride & handling are good.
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What suspension do you have?? Any pictures??

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Does anyone know the compressed length of the C6Z shocks or comparison to the Bilstein Sports.

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