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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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With this setup will KYB AGX adjustable shocks make a huge impact on my ET compared to Bilstein HD's?

'00 Z28 with:
3200 stall
LT's to Corsa cat back
K&N FIPK
Tune
Subframe connectors
LCA's
M/T drag radials
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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Shocks will help. Not sure I would go with KYB for a drag radial setup. QA1 is a better choice. AFCO is top of the line.
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 12:59 PM
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+1 for Qa1 adjustables..makes a difference for sure.
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 01:06 PM
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If i wanted to stay in the price range of the Billsteins say 500 shipped max is there an adjustable shock out there that would help me at the track but perform comparably to the Billsteins on the street? I am getting rid of my stockers.

I go to the track maybe two to three times a year, I would like to know if an adjustable shock will cut a tenth or two compared to Billsteins. My last time at the track before the tune, LTs, and Drag radials I ran a 13.1 @ 103 with a 1.8 60'.
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at your power level i wouldnt worry about it... get some more HP mods then worry about suspension
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Alright, unfortunately the stock shocks are shot so they have to be replaced so im going to go with the lesser expensive Billstiens and save some cash for more HP mods
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or get some stockers off some guys off this board for cheap....
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