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Old Mar 7, 2005 | 09:02 AM
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Can i buy better shocks

my car rides like crap. I mean it takes the bumps real hard. Im thinking it needs shocks and springs are there better ones i can buy for a slightly more comfortable ride? i know its a maro and not ment to be luxury but i have a v6 so im not tryin to go fast any way
Old Mar 7, 2005 | 01:46 PM
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Re: Can i buy better shocks

What year is it?

Bilstein and Koni are usually good directions to look.
Old Mar 8, 2005 | 06:53 AM
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its a 98 3.8
Old Mar 8, 2005 | 09:47 AM
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If I were you, I would probably stick with stock springs and Bilsteins.
Old Mar 8, 2005 | 10:29 PM
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Re: Can i buy better shocks

I think he said comfortable ride, and generally arent Blisteins used for more of a performance shock over stock?
Old Mar 8, 2005 | 10:37 PM
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Re: Can i buy better shocks

Originally Posted by eagleknight97
I think he said comfortable ride, and generally arent Blisteins used for more of a performance shock over stock?
What would you suggest?
Old Mar 8, 2005 | 11:04 PM
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Truthfully, not really sure. Im not a big suspension guru, but I know a little bit. Maybe an adjustabel shock would work, set it on the full soft setting if you want a comfortable ride, then if you ever feel like getting adventursome, set it full hard. But maybe look up Sam Strano and ask him, he seems to know a LOT about suspension.
Old Mar 8, 2005 | 11:33 PM
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I'd lean toward the Bilstein shocks as well. If you don't want to lose ride comfort, I'd be hesitant to change springs. They'll ride softer than a Koni.
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