LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 05:02 PM
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I just bought a s60 and was taking old one out i think i am going to replace the shocks while i got them undone i was wondering what kind of shocks people have how they like them etc. it is a drag/weekend car if you remember price id like to know if not il look it up. I've looked at qa1s but they are a lol expensive but anyway any input appreciated.
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 02:02 AM
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I haven't replaced mine yet, but when I do I will go with Bilsteins as they are basically known as the best in the market. Granted, some of the drag guys may recommend differently.
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 04:26 AM
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For a drag/weekend car I would actually suggest (believe it or not) good condition stock shocks. They're actually not bad for what you're looking to do.
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 06:43 AM
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Unless you wanna spend a ton on Koni shocks, Bilsteins are pretty damn good. I use them on everything.
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 07:41 AM
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I just installed the SLP bilsteins on my Z a couple weeks ago and HOLY ****. So worth my time. The stock decarbons felt like I was driving a ford tarus on the curvy entrance ramps. The Bilsteins got rid of almost all the body roll. I seriously love them, cars not as bad over bumps either. Got em at summit for 400 bucks I think (had them price match strano but they compensated for shipping... no offense to strano but I wanted them right then and there and not wait for shipping...) Overall, great shock for the money. I think its sweet that they say "test proven at Nurenburg Nordschleife" right on the shock.
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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 06:22 PM
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Okay i was looking throught the heavy duty billsteins and tge slp bilsteins the slp ones atty that they are made for daily driver or road course racing. Do you think they would be good for drag racing to? Or the heavy duty would be better for drag racing?
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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 06:52 PM
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Ive got Koni's on mine, but i'm more of a twisty road type of guy.
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