Rear shock replacement
08-02-2012, 03:27 PM
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Thats correct. LOL Don't do FE1s. Worst case... maybe some stiffer KYBs? QA1s? KYBs are stiffer then the FE1 suspension at least.
I just picked up some FE4s in the FS section.
I just picked up some FE4s in the FS section.
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08-02-2012, 07:16 PM
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Fe4s are expensive because they are quality shocks.
Don't put those other **** shocks on your car. You will be wishing you spent more money at some point.
That fe4 deal in the classifieds was a steal.
I just got brand new fg2s. Despite what you may have heard me say, there really isn't a significant difference between those and the fe4s... especially the fronts. It might seem that way but once you ride on 600/650 with qa1s everything feels like a cloud.
I should mention that I had my qa1s custom built double adjustable...they are very stiff.
In stock form the qa1s are **** too.
You have 2 options: **** shocks or real coilovers. Good luck.
Don't put those other **** shocks on your car. You will be wishing you spent more money at some point.
That fe4 deal in the classifieds was a steal.
I just got brand new fg2s. Despite what you may have heard me say, there really isn't a significant difference between those and the fe4s... especially the fronts. It might seem that way but once you ride on 600/650 with qa1s everything feels like a cloud.
I should mention that I had my qa1s custom built double adjustable...they are very stiff.
In stock form the qa1s are **** too.
You have 2 options: **** shocks or real coilovers. Good luck.
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11-19-2012, 05:40 PM
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ok im bringing back an old thread but I'm just finding all this out!
Are we seriously limited to these 2 types of quality shocks? 1000$ for shocks is amazing!!! You can get a set of bilstein's for a vette for around 400!??? Also is there no way to remove the rear auto leveling? I just cannot wrap my head around 1k for shocks!
If I'm spending 1k on suspension what are my coil over options? GC uses factory absorbers right? 1k+500=1500$ for a product that has all sorts of problems?
KW? Dont know the cost, any others?
Are we seriously limited to these 2 types of quality shocks? 1000$ for shocks is amazing!!! You can get a set of bilstein's for a vette for around 400!??? Also is there no way to remove the rear auto leveling? I just cannot wrap my head around 1k for shocks!
If I'm spending 1k on suspension what are my coil over options? GC uses factory absorbers right? 1k+500=1500$ for a product that has all sorts of problems?
KW? Dont know the cost, any others?
11-20-2012, 03:06 PM
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Well technically you can use different shocks you may have to fab mounts... The top mount comes undone and will accept a stud mount shock... The bottom you can use an eye mount I've done it... I tried some universal drag shocks from Lakewood, but the ride was too soft with the springs I have... I saved them for later use when I can get my hands on stiffer springs...
11-20-2012, 03:18 PM
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KW are like +2k
http://www.nolimitmotorsport.com/prod/D2R-D-CA-01
D2 coil overs 1k
got any pics on what you had to mod on the top mount?. this is the kind of stuff that we need, the aftermarket has really gone stagnant in the suspension department for the V1.. Wish there was a non load leveling quality shock.. I have read that the KB are super soft
http://www.nolimitmotorsport.com/prod/D2R-D-CA-01
D2 coil overs 1k
Well technically you can use different shocks you may have to fab mounts... The top mount comes undone and will accept a stud mount shock... The bottom you can use an eye mount I've done it... I tried some universal drag shocks from Lakewood, but the ride was too soft with the springs I have... I saved them for later use when I can get my hands on stiffer springs...
11-20-2012, 05:32 PM
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KW are like +2k
http://www.nolimitmotorsport.com/prod/D2R-D-CA-01
D2 coil overs 1k
got any pics on what you had to mod on the top mount?. this is the kind of stuff that we need, the aftermarket has really gone stagnant in the suspension department for the V1.. Wish there was a non load leveling quality shock.. I have read that the KB are super soft
http://www.nolimitmotorsport.com/prod/D2R-D-CA-01
D2 coil overs 1k
got any pics on what you had to mod on the top mount?. this is the kind of stuff that we need, the aftermarket has really gone stagnant in the suspension department for the V1.. Wish there was a non load leveling quality shock.. I have read that the KB are super soft
11-20-2012, 05:48 PM
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Looks like Monroe offers a limited lifetime warranty on the Sensatrac's, and they also offer a 90-day trial period (http://www.monroe.com/support/Safe-and-Sound-Guarantee). If you're truly getting sticker shock from the OEM replacements, seems like the Monroes would be a decent gamble.
11-20-2012, 06:18 PM
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I assume you meant the 550#/in springs were too stiff for the drag shocks?
Looks like Monroe offers a limited lifetime warranty on the Sensatrac's, and they also offer a 90-day trial period (http://www.monroe.com/support/Safe-and-Sound-Guarantee). If you're truly getting sticker shock from the OEM replacements, seems like the Monroes would be a decent gamble.
Looks like Monroe offers a limited lifetime warranty on the Sensatrac's, and they also offer a 90-day trial period (http://www.monroe.com/support/Safe-and-Sound-Guarantee). If you're truly getting sticker shock from the OEM replacements, seems like the Monroes would be a decent gamble.
11-20-2012, 07:35 PM
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I assume you meant the 550#/in springs were too stiff for the drag shocks?
Looks like Monroe offers a limited lifetime warranty on the Sensatrac's, and they also offer a 90-day trial period (http://www.monroe.com/support/Safe-and-Sound-Guarantee). If you're truly getting sticker shock from the OEM replacements, seems like the Monroes would be a decent gamble.
Looks like Monroe offers a limited lifetime warranty on the Sensatrac's, and they also offer a 90-day trial period (http://www.monroe.com/support/Safe-and-Sound-Guarantee). If you're truly getting sticker shock from the OEM replacements, seems like the Monroes would be a decent gamble.