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Old 01-23-2011 | 08:54 PM
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Default Shocks & springs for a 2002 WS6

I would like to hear your guys opinions on what shocks & spring to run.
I am sort of looking at Strano Performance Sp141 set of springs.
Then I am looking at the difference in price for the Koni sport vs KYB AGX shocks.
Can any body tell me you experiences with these shocks?
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Old 01-23-2011 | 09:00 PM
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sam is the guy to talk to.


i have konis and it totally changed how my car feels.
Old 01-23-2011 | 09:07 PM
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I am running BMR and happy with them. My vote goes for BMR!!
Old 01-23-2011 | 09:20 PM
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Strano/Koni's here and couldn't be happier.
Old 01-23-2011 | 09:23 PM
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I have Vogtland springs AGX struts & shocks & prothane complete front end bushing kit & it rides and handles awesome!
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The stranos are good springs from what I have heard. I would buy Bilstien shocks over KYB bc of the build quality of the Bilstiens for the price.
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Strano/Konis here. I agree with 01ssred and would make Bilstein my 2nd choice if you don't go Koni.
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guys what color shocks would a STOCK '00 WS6 be? I bought the car yet my Front struts are yellow, so I'm curious...really dity too

also wow, Front Koni's are like $740...wow!
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Originally Posted by 01ssreda4
The stranos are good springs from what I have heard. I would buy Bilstien shocks over KYB bc of the build quality of the Bilstiens for the price.
Yup, as of now I believe that Bilstein shock set is about $400. That's gotta be one of the best performance per dollar 'mods you could buy...
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Originally Posted by offroadfury6
guys what color shocks would a STOCK '00 WS6 be? I bought the car yet my Front struts are yellow, so I'm curious...really dity too

also wow, Front Koni's are like $740...wow!
Stock decarbon shock is orange. If you have yellow shocks then you likely have the Bilstein upgrade.
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Originally Posted by 01ssreda4
Stock decarbon shock is orange. If you have yellow shocks then you likely have the Bilstein upgrade.
now that you mention it, it maybe orange, dunno. been a while since i've been under there.
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Originally Posted by offroadfury6
guys what color shocks would a STOCK '00 WS6 be? I bought the car yet my Front struts are yellow, so I'm curious...really dity too

also wow, Front Koni's are like $740...wow!
Not sure where you are looking, heres a set of 4:
http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...D=20&ModelID=7
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Originally Posted by JD_AMG
Not sure where you are looking, heres a set of 4:
http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...D=20&ModelID=7
WS6store.com
Old 01-31-2011 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by LS1W66
Strano/Koni's here and couldn't be happier.
x2.. Awesome reviews on em.

I've got Eibach/Bilstien and I can't stand it.
Old 01-31-2011 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by offroadfury6
WS6store.com
You're looking at the double adjustable fronts, most people run single adjustable all around (adjusting rebound only).
Another reason to buy from Stranoparts, he can explain who/what/where/when/why when it comes to this kind of stuff, he uses the suspension he sells, sets up his own, and wins national champions with it. No other vendor can claim this.
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Originally Posted by JD_AMG
You're looking at the double adjustable fronts, most people run single adjustable all around (adjusting rebound only).
Another reason to buy from Stranoparts, he can explain who/what/where/when/why when it comes to this kind of stuff, he uses the suspension he sells, sets up his own, and wins national champions with it. No other vendor can claim this.
only problem I have with buying from that vendor is that his Bilstein HD set price is over $50 more than WS6store
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Bilsteins and Koni both on sale with "that" vendor. The owner is the guy that picks up the phone. I suggest you try him.



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