Blown FG2 Shock, replacement? What is it we are replacing these with? I just want the FG2 replacement, and everyone just comes up with the FE4s, and when I search parts sites like Rock Auto it just has the FE4 replacement. Is there anywhere that sells the FG2 replacements? |
They don't make them anymore. You'll have to luck out and find some on a dusty dealer parts shelf or get even luckier and find an individual selling some. |
They are long discontinued. I have a used set for sale in the classifieds https://ls1tech.com/forums/cadillac-...ling-arms.html |
Well that is a bummer. What can I get that is comparable? I would rather buy two new shocks for the rear instead of throwing on used shocks to be honest. I want similar performance to what I got with the FG2. |
Take a look to DiscountAutoParts in Keyport, NJ, they listed all available shocks for a V1, but idk, if they we're in Stock, pls report back here about the results! Greetz Ron |
The oem is the only "v" related one out there. Sachs makes the oem(they came up with the nivomat) it's coil overs after that for anything performances based. There is a few podunk company's that make base model type shocks but nothing for us |
Gads I wish Bilstein or Koni would make a replacement for us. You'd think with the base CTS cars, there would be enough market to justify it... |
Considering how much the rear OEM shocks are ($250/each), this doesn't look like such a bad deal. https://bcracingcoilovers.com/collec...ries-coilovers It looks like they're McPherson style though... so not exactly sure how they bolt up unless that's just a stock photo and the actual product has mounting tabs for the LCA. |
Nobody tried something similar from other cars to use with adapters? Greetz Ron |
Originally Posted by Choppy_Idle
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Nobody tried something similar from other cars to use with adapters? Greetz Ron |
Nevermind, V2 shocks are hard to come by also, it would seem. I'll bet adapters or custom shocks would be do-able, just so much work in getting the correct dimensions and then the damping you wanted from them. |
What is the deal with the FE1? Is that a non V shock? I would like to actually get some coilovers, instead of spending $500 on FE4s. I am not ready yet though, so can two FE1 shocks in the back suffice? I need to get something, the shock is completely empty. |
Don't do that man, i had FE3 sports on my rear a few Days, but the difference was extremely bad, must throw them out, don't try something less then FE4 or FG2 on your car or go to similar aftermarket! Greetz Ron |
Originally Posted by Choppy_Idle
(Post 19616692)
Don't do that man, i had FE3 sports on my rear a few Days, but the difference was extremely bad, must throw them out, don't try something less then FE4 or FG2 on your car or go to similar aftermarket! Greetz Ron |
Originally Posted by Choppy_Idle
(Post 19616692)
Don't do that man, i had FE3 sports on my rear a few Days, but the difference was extremely bad, must throw them out, don't try something less then FE4 or FG2 on your car or go to similar aftermarket! Greetz Ron |
Smooth like Pudding, Front shocks you will feel bumpiness on street, rear nothing, in my case it worked none with the FG2 in front, undriveable... Unsure it was the FE3 Sport, maybe it was FE1 or 2, sorry... Greetz Ron |
Originally Posted by Choppy_Idle
(Post 19617012)
Smooth like Pudding, Front shocks you will feel bumpiness on street, rear nothing, in my case it worked none with the FG2 in front, undriveable... Unsure it was the FE3 Sport, maybe it was FE1 or 2, sorry... Greetz Ron |
Amazon as them for 188. |
I think if similar sizes, lengths, and types (or adapters) could be found, it would just be a matter of damping. Seem to be plenty of physical possbilities, but getting the damping right would be the time-eater. http://cart.bilsteinus.com/pdfs/motorsports.pdf |
Originally Posted by Choppy_Idle
(Post 19617012)
Smooth like Pudding, Front shocks you will feel bumpiness on street, rear nothing, in my case it worked none with the FG2 in front, undriveable... Unsure it was the FE3 Sport, maybe it was FE1 or 2, sorry... Greetz Ron |
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