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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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I have a pro kit on my car and stock shocks. The shocks are worn out and the ride is pretty rough. I'm looking for a shock that will help with traction issues. I have heard a few things about Comp Engineering drag shocks, but didn't see much about how they would handle the lowering springs. What shocks would you recommend to me for improving traction. I'm not worried about handling as it's mostly a straight line car. Thanks
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you have pro kit and stock springs?

I am very happy with my strange engineering shocks, but they are coilovers up front so you'd be replacing the front spring too.
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you have pro kit and stock springs?

I am very happy with my strange engineering shocks, but they are coilovers up front so you'd be replacing the front spring too.
Thanks for noticing that typo for me. I meant shocks of course.

I was really looking for some info on drag shocks that would work good with the pro kit springs. I just noticed the Comp Engineering shocks because of their price.
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previously i installed the Bilstein shocks now i'm puzzled between some springs maybe i'll buy the pro kit springs or BMR , can u post your car picture ? but some people recommend the Bilstein shocks for pro kit springs and i saw that at SLP site.
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Originally Posted by PONTIAC SLP
previously i installed the Bilstein shocks now i'm puzzled between some springs maybe i'll buy the pro kit springs or BMR , can u post your car picture ? but some people recommend the Bilstein shocks for pro kit springs and i saw that at SLP site.
the bilstein revalves. not the HDs.
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Does comp engineering make a front drag shock for the LS1 cars? I only see a rears and the year only goes up to '99?
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Looks like they don't make front shocks for our cars.
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i got some comp engineering three way adjustables on my 2000... they are way better than stock lol... as far as how good they are i wouldn't know as these are the first aftermarket ones i get... it feels like the rear end sits down a lot further than before at wot
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i got some comp engineering three way adjustables on my 2000... they are way better than stock lol... as far as how good they are i wouldn't know as these are the first aftermarket ones i get... it feels like the rear end sits down a lot further than before at wot
Thanks for the input. I'll probably go with the comps in the rear when the time gets here. Just looking for some front shocks now.
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Would just having CE rears help any?
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The stock shocks arent valved correctly for lowering springs. You arent going to be happy with the ride until you put shocks all the way around
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The stock shocks arent valved correctly for lowering springs. You arent going to be happy with the ride until you put shocks all the way around
Yea I know..

I was planning on doing the rears first then the front as they are more expensive.
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I like my QA1s, but I have coilovers all the way around. I'm sure they would be good with the Eibachs though.
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