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06-30-2002, 01:03 PM
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Hmmm, I'm begining to think 108,000 miles is a bit much for my stock shocks...
Any suggestions? THe back ones really seem dead, and the car is kinda tough auto x. I bought a set of Hyperco srpings last yeat (1.5 inch drop) and havet put them on yet. Any suggesttions for a good match?
Bilstein HD's or SLP's??
KYB's?
Stock take offs?? (JK)
Thanks for any input!
Tim
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1990 Olds 88 Royale (aka Fat Tony) 3.8, Grateful Dead Sticker, and rides like a couch. 166,000 and still going strong, Thrush muffler- Vroom!
There is no dark side of the moon really, matter of fact its all dark...
[This message has been edited by t.renz (edited June 30, 2002).]
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06-30-2002, 03:18 PM
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For those springs I would use the Bilstein HD's at minimum, or call Sam Strano and get a custom valved set of Bilsteins (best option short of Koni's).
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06-30-2002, 11:50 PM
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bought my car at 106xxx miles. put Koni Single Adjustables on at 108xxx miles. By far the best mod I've done to this car (I've done other stuff since). Everybody says the stock shocks are crap. well, with 106xxx miles they are even worse.
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07-01-2002, 02:35 AM
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Just an FYI about shocks.
About 5+ years ago I read a magazine article in Consumer Reports about shocks. They said all car manufacturers, including Japanese cars, cut corners on shocks. In short, the average factory equipment shock has a life expectancy of 25K miles.
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LT4 HOT cam, GM heavy duty timing chain, Crane chromemoly pushrods, Comp Cams "R" lifters, K&N FIPK, BBK 58mm TB, ported intake manifold, ported & polished heads w/ 2.00/1.56 valves, 30# SVO injectors, MSD wires, BeCool radiator, CSI elec. H2O pump, March PP kit, Crane 1.6:1 RR's, Crane ignition, AS&M 1-3/4" headers, SLP cat-back, high flow cat, Hurst shifter, Centerforce DF clutch, SLP alum. flywheel, 3" alum. drive shaft, Strange 12 bolt with 3.73's, HAL shocks, Eibach/SLP springs, Granatelli 3 pt STB & upper panhard rod, ST sway bars (35mm F & 25mm B), SLP subframe connectors, Spohn racing torque arm, RLCA's & lower panhard rod, GW FUCA's, BMR K-member & FLCA's, Wolfe Race Craft 6 pt roll cage, 13" Baer brakes w/ home made brake ducts, Perma-cool oil cooler & PS cooler, Corbeau racing seats, Simpson 5 pt harnesses, SLP 17" SS wheels, Auto Meter gauges, LT1-Editor and more... Dyno tested: 370 RWHP w/ 360 RWTQ http://www.geocities.com/crash607/kurt1.html
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07-01-2002, 12:06 PM
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I am with Chuck on this... I just put on G2 springs with Biltein HD's a couple of months ago and they work great together.
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07-02-2002, 08:11 PM
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Well, I got a quote for $299 for a set of HD's from shox.com.
Is that the best price for those shocks, as well as bang for buck in shock value?
Thanks guys!
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93 Formula Solid Roof, White, 6 speed (slp y-pipe,Edelbrock Cat Back, slp shifter)
1990 Olds 88 Royale (aka Fat Tony) 3.8, Grateful Dead Sticker, and rides like a couch. 166,000 and still going strong, Thrush muffler- Vroom!
There is no dark side of the moon really, matter of fact its all dark...
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