Thoughts/Pics: SLP Springs & Bilstein Shocks
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I have been doing quite a bit of research and I am trying to decide between Bilstein HD's w/stock springs or SLP spec Bilsteins w/SLP Springs. I know the rears are the same shock. I am just curious as to just how much they lower the car (.5 inch or 1 inch?) and if sagging is a problem after a couple years. Also, dumb question maybe, are bump stops totally mandatory? what would happen if I didn't replace them?
I am currently on stock springs and shocks w/126k miles on my 02 Z28. Passenger rear shock is blown (thought it was my Bolt-in UMI SFC makin noise, but 90% sure its my shock blown since i retorqued the SFC to 90ish ft-lb).
PLEASE POST PICS & GIVE OPINIONS! Already searched, and the ones that posted pics, do not show up I guess cause the website coding changed a while back.
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I am currently on stock springs and shocks w/126k miles on my 02 Z28. Passenger rear shock is blown (thought it was my Bolt-in UMI SFC makin noise, but 90% sure its my shock blown since i retorqued the SFC to 90ish ft-lb).
PLEASE POST PICS & GIVE OPINIONS! Already searched, and the ones that posted pics, do not show up I guess cause the website coding changed a while back.
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-Karl
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Eibach springs in general can have issues with sag. SLP springs are made by Eibach, and have been known to do it.
If you want a little bit of drop and kick-*** handling and damping, then for similar (but not the same money) I'd sooner see you on Koni 4/3's and stock springs using the lower perch and isolator mod. Better dampers (which means better control and the ability to change the damping level and associated response and ride) and a bit of lowering as well with more durable springs. IMHO. And remember I sell SLP products as well.
Bilstein HD's vs. SLP springs and shocks isn't exactly a lateral move. I guess I'm wondering what the primary goals are here.
If you want a little bit of drop and kick-*** handling and damping, then for similar (but not the same money) I'd sooner see you on Koni 4/3's and stock springs using the lower perch and isolator mod. Better dampers (which means better control and the ability to change the damping level and associated response and ride) and a bit of lowering as well with more durable springs. IMHO. And remember I sell SLP products as well.
Bilstein HD's vs. SLP springs and shocks isn't exactly a lateral move. I guess I'm wondering what the primary goals are here.
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Karl,
Sam just gave you the best advice, period. If you have to stay under $500, and really can't swing the dough, the look at the Bilsteins. Frankly, I wish I had nutted up for the Konis, since I will be doing them anyway. Either way, it will be a much better car. Actually, the Konis will make them an entirely different car. If you want to go for a spin in a Bilstein/stock spring car, hit me up when you are in Katy next.
Jason
Sam just gave you the best advice, period. If you have to stay under $500, and really can't swing the dough, the look at the Bilsteins. Frankly, I wish I had nutted up for the Konis, since I will be doing them anyway. Either way, it will be a much better car. Actually, the Konis will make them an entirely different car. If you want to go for a spin in a Bilstein/stock spring car, hit me up when you are in Katy next.
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Thanks for the heads up yall! I am thinking about perhaps doing Front BMR springs and heater hose mod on the rear along with Bilstein HD's since I don't have 900 to spend. That setup would put me right at 600 bucks shipped from WS6Store.
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Well, we'd be talking $854 shipped for Koni 4/3's....
For that matter, I have 2 sets of left over front springs (no rears). And with the Bilstein setup I use you'd also be looking at just about $600 shipped (maybe $615), and you'd have better valved rear shocks and IMHO better front springs--lighther ones if nothing else.
For that matter, I have 2 sets of left over front springs (no rears). And with the Bilstein setup I use you'd also be looking at just about $600 shipped (maybe $615), and you'd have better valved rear shocks and IMHO better front springs--lighther ones if nothing else.
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Hey Sam,
I am kinda of in the same boat. I have bought your springs and some Koni 1139 and 1265 sport. Are those what they are calling S/A? should I have nutted up for the 4/3's ?
I am kinda of in the same boat. I have bought your springs and some Koni 1139 and 1265 sport. Are those what they are calling S/A? should I have nutted up for the 4/3's ?
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You bought 4/3's... just a different term that's easy for folks to remember.
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Well, 4/4's are the best ones being more adjustable, as well as easier and quicker to adjust. 4/3's are the next best (and not sucky<g>).
Any customer who bought their Koni's from me directly is encouraged to call me on the tech line for setup/setting up help.
Any customer who bought their Koni's from me directly is encouraged to call me on the tech line for setup/setting up help.
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Well I just got done installing them Fri night/sat morning. Did BMR fronts and Heater Hose rear. Looks pretty damn even and the shocks that ws6store sent me I think are SLP spec considering I got SLP paperwork with them haha even though I ordered HD's
It handles decent but with my 11's rolled fenders and BFH mod are needed without a doubt. On the street....it feels AMAZING....although I am sure Koni's would handle ten times better. Ride quality is pretty damn good and it doesn't feel like other harsher springs.
It handles decent but with my 11's rolled fenders and BFH mod are needed without a doubt. On the street....it feels AMAZING....although I am sure Koni's would handle ten times better. Ride quality is pretty damn good and it doesn't feel like other harsher springs.