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Old Mar 16, 2010 | 10:28 PM
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I have a 2000 6 speed manual Vert 50,000 miles want to replace shocks should I use regular or sport Bilsten will be driving mainly on Michigan roads not the best what do all suggest.
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http://www.bilsteinus.com/305bilstei...ationguide.pdf
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Not sure what MI roads look like but in MN my sports are a-ok.
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I just put on a set of sports and have had the car out twice, it was night and day over stock, I love them. So I would say sport.
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Hello. Fellow Michigander here. I have the Bilstein Sports. Yeah, sometimes they feel a little firm, but that's when I'm on a really bad road (my subdivision, for example), otherwise they're great and I don't regret getting the firmer of the two (HD's vs Sports). If you want to go for a ride in it, (I'm pulling it out real soon) let me know and we can arrange something.
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Thanks everyone for input where best place to purchase best price and service.
I have a local place that will install for $100.
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I also have the Bilstein Sports on my 2000 HDTP and like them very much.

$100 is not a bad price for install, but it's also not a difficult job to do, even if you feel you're a novice.

Good luck... GUSTO
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