Bilstein Drag Shocks
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Bilstein Drag Shocks
Okay, I am familiar with the Bilstein Sport Shocks, but I noticed that Ecklers is selling Bilstein Drag Shocks (link below). With that I have a few questions.
1. Does anyone have these shocks on their C5? If so, opinions please.
2. Any idea on how these would be on a daily driver?
3. What are the differences between the Sport and Drag shocks?
4. Ecklers lists a claim of up to a 3/10 second increast in the 1/4 mile. Is that a little over exaggerated?
5. Any idea on the life expectancy of the drag shocks before a rebuild?
Here is the link:
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...BD1S86CMJ5F2RE
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Re: Bilstein Drag Shocks (bgood)
Very interesting, that's the first time I've heard of those. I wonder if they really help. Even if it helps launching a little, I wonder if it's worth killing your handling on the street in the corners. An adjustable shock like the Hals or Konis would probably be a better bet I'd think. But for a drag only car, these may be cool.
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Re: Bilstein Drag Shocks (bgood)
I don't think you'll like your ride on the street with a typical drag setup. I've started home from the drag strip with my HALs still adjusted for the track a few times, makes for an interesting ride. :lol:
I would not expect 3/10s. Kinda depends on how bad they are to start though I guess... ;)
[Modified by ToplessTexan, 9:21 PM 9/16/2003]
I would not expect 3/10s. Kinda depends on how bad they are to start though I guess... ;)
[Modified by ToplessTexan, 9:21 PM 9/16/2003]
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Re: Bilstein Drag Shocks (ToplessTexan)
Actually the claim is even bigger than 3/10ths because it says
I think I will start a dialog with them on these shocks.
Improves 60 Foot E.T.'s Up To Three Tenths Of A Second*
*We recommend these rear shocks be used in conjunction with the fronts, Bilstein Drag Shocks P/N 45007 to achieve the maximum improvement in elapsed time (E.T.)
*We recommend these rear shocks be used in conjunction with the fronts, Bilstein Drag Shocks P/N 45007 to achieve the maximum improvement in elapsed time (E.T.)
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Re: Bilstein Drag Shocks (REDGAR)
0.3 gain on short time? Maybe if you have something like a 2.50 :D I don't see something like going from 2.00 to 1.70 as realistic. REDGAR, see if you can find out what kind of setup they think this can be achieved with.
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Re: Bilstein Drag Shocks (ToplessTexan)
0.3 gain on short time? Maybe if you have something like a 2.50 :D I don't see something like going from 2.00 to 1.70 as realistic. REDGAR, see if you can find out what kind of setup they think this can be achieved with.
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Re: Bilstein Drag Shocks (bgood)
bgood,
According to Bilstein's product catalog, they only list two versions of their C5/Z06 shock.
Heavy Duty and Sports. They have yet to release a product statement or bulletin, so as of now, it should be a regular shock. I don't even see a shock part number, so it is even harder to decipher this.
I don't know where Eckler's comes up with this Bilstein drag shock.
Shawn
According to Bilstein's product catalog, they only list two versions of their C5/Z06 shock.
Heavy Duty and Sports. They have yet to release a product statement or bulletin, so as of now, it should be a regular shock. I don't even see a shock part number, so it is even harder to decipher this.
I don't know where Eckler's comes up with this Bilstein drag shock.
Shawn
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Re: Bilstein Drag Shocks (L.A.P.D.)
I don't know where Eckler's comes up with this Bilstein drag shock.
Keith
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Re: Bilstein Drag Shocks (L.A.P.D.)
bgood,
According to Bilstein's product catalog, they only list two versions of their C5/Z06 shock.
Heavy Duty and Sports. They have yet to release a product statement or bulletin, so as of now, it should be a regular shock. I don't even see a shock part number, so it is even harder to decipher this.
I don't know where Eckler's comes up with this Bilstein drag shock.
Shawn
According to Bilstein's product catalog, they only list two versions of their C5/Z06 shock.
Heavy Duty and Sports. They have yet to release a product statement or bulletin, so as of now, it should be a regular shock. I don't even see a shock part number, so it is even harder to decipher this.
I don't know where Eckler's comes up with this Bilstein drag shock.
Shawn
However, I believe I am going to go with the Bilstein sport shocks mainly due to my car being a daily driver. You wouldn't happen to have some in stock would you? It seems everywhere I'm seeing is sold out and they are on back order.
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