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Old Jun 30, 2013 | 01:26 PM
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Is anybody here running the new viking brand coil overs or shocks? I ordered a set for my car to try them out Ive heard they are supposed to be decent for the price. Havent seen many threads on them though, anybody have some feedback theyd like to share?
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Old Jun 30, 2013 | 08:57 PM
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I'm ordering a.set for my car next week...can't beat them for the price Eric@ mid west chassis say they are great shocks
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Old Jun 30, 2013 | 09:24 PM
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im looking to get the Viking coilovers front and back. my car is 90% a street car. sees the track once a month. but its hard to gauge how good they are since i cant find anyone that has posted anything about them for street/strip use.
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Old Jul 1, 2013 | 10:25 AM
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I wanna hear some first hand experience as well. Compared to anything else they're a steal.
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I just email mid west chassis about them as well, and looking to buy. I'm trying to fix a problem with the car, its good out the hole but soon as the front end settle back down i spin the rear tires and loose everything i just built up out the hole.
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Old Jul 1, 2013 | 01:48 PM
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I have been talking to MWC about then as well. I was looking for some real world info first before I bough them.
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Old Jul 1, 2013 | 02:49 PM
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What did Eric say about them.
Does he sell them.
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Old Jul 1, 2013 | 03:06 PM
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they sell the Viking/Strange/Afco. Viking being the cheaper of the 3 and Afco being the most.

The Viking shocks come with a industry best 2 year warranty against defects of material and workmanship.

hes had zero issues with Viking so far.

im sure my pricing if diff then others since mine includes- coilovers front and back, transverse shocks mounts, spanner wrench and shipping to me. 100% bolt on kit.
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I'm in the market right now for a pair of front single adjustable shocks. What's the cost on a pair of Viking?
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Old Jul 1, 2013 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by RobsZ28
I'm in the market right now for a pair of front single adjustable shocks. What's the cost on a pair of Viking?
think Viking only comes double.
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PM Midwest Chassis for pricing that's where I got mine.
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Originally Posted by fly boy_1
PM Midwest Chassis for pricing that's where I got mine.
you got front and back coilovers?
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Front coil overs and rear shocks.
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just placed an order with them for just the front, They beat any deal that on here right now.
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Originally Posted by fly boy_1
Front coil overs and rear shocks.
Originally Posted by old93camaro
just placed an order with them for just the front, They beat any deal that on here right now.
Let us know how they are and drive when installed.
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Originally Posted by Blackbird-WS6
Let us know how they are and drive when installed.
Will do he said i would get it by Thursday so since this week is Forth of July, it want be until next week until i get to it.
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From what I understand the former CEO of QA1 is now part owner of Viking shocks. I think you can expect the same quality as a QA1 or possibly a little bit better. Do they compare to a Strange or an AFCO........No. However, that doesn't make them a bad shock because not everyone is at that stage with their car.
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From MWC- "They area relatively new company, but the owner worked for QA1 before and made vast improvements with his design. Very personable people as well."
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