Best shocks these days for a smooth comfortable ride
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just remember that you get what you pay for.
IMO, if $$ for parts and such is so big of an issue that you can't spare an extra $100-200 for quality parts, then you're in the wrong game. and you definitely shouldn't have purchased an LT1 w/170K miles... If $435 is a "ton" of $$ to you, wtf are you going to do when that 170K mile tranny or rear-end decides to take a crap? Or, hell, even the engine for that matter?
While I'm not on baller status like some of the folks on here, I understand that if I want quality parts that are going to perform and last, then I'm going to need to shell out a few extra bucks.
Just my $.02, and I'm a girl so what do I know, right?
My 01 SS is in need of shocks/struts and probably springs, as well and seeing what everyone else has said...I think I'm def. going to be hitting Sam up, soon.
IMO, if $$ for parts and such is so big of an issue that you can't spare an extra $100-200 for quality parts, then you're in the wrong game. and you definitely shouldn't have purchased an LT1 w/170K miles... If $435 is a "ton" of $$ to you, wtf are you going to do when that 170K mile tranny or rear-end decides to take a crap? Or, hell, even the engine for that matter?
While I'm not on baller status like some of the folks on here, I understand that if I want quality parts that are going to perform and last, then I'm going to need to shell out a few extra bucks.
Just my $.02, and I'm a girl so what do I know, right?
My 01 SS is in need of shocks/struts and probably springs, as well and seeing what everyone else has said...I think I'm def. going to be hitting Sam up, soon.
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I just went through the engine and its going to last me a long time. If the tranny takes a crap I'll just rebuild it. Rebuild kits are less than shocks for these cars.
Anyway I got a good deal on 4 new KYB GR2's for $160 so thats what I have coming. I'll see how they work out. They have to be better than whats on there now and if they dont ride godly I'll be fine with that.
Anyway I got a good deal on 4 new KYB GR2's for $160 so thats what I have coming. I'll see how they work out. They have to be better than whats on there now and if they dont ride godly I'll be fine with that.
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since nobody is replying to my thread, what is a better shock, the gr-2 or the gas-a-just
i can get them for around the same price but i dont know which ones are actually better.. im not looking for performance, i just dont want my car smashing my head against the steering wheel when i run over an ant
i can get them for around the same price but i dont know which ones are actually better.. im not looking for performance, i just dont want my car smashing my head against the steering wheel when i run over an ant
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I just went through the engine and its going to last me a long time. If the tranny takes a crap I'll just rebuild it. Rebuild kits are less than shocks for these cars.
Anyway I got a good deal on 4 new KYB GR2's for $160 so thats what I have coming. I'll see how they work out. They have to be better than whats on there now and if they dont ride godly I'll be fine with that.
Anyway I got a good deal on 4 new KYB GR2's for $160 so thats what I have coming. I'll see how they work out. They have to be better than whats on there now and if they dont ride godly I'll be fine with that.
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I just went through the engine and its going to last me a long time. If the tranny takes a crap I'll just rebuild it. Rebuild kits are less than shocks for these cars.
Anyway I got a good deal on 4 new KYB GR2's for $160 so thats what I have coming. I'll see how they work out. They have to be better than whats on there now and if they dont ride godly I'll be fine with that.
Anyway I got a good deal on 4 new KYB GR2's for $160 so thats what I have coming. I'll see how they work out. They have to be better than whats on there now and if they dont ride godly I'll be fine with that.
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"I cannot spend anymore than $350 for shocks."
all of the shocks recommended to him were over $350
edit* if you go to a car dealership looking for a $15,000 car, and you tell the sales person that, and all he shows you re cars that cost $25,000 what are you gonna do?
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since the gas adj's sit higher, should i get lowering springs? or will it sit at a somewhat stock height?
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This threads been hijacked anyway. $350 was the most I could spend and everyone keeps recommending all the most expensive ones. I got a good deal and I will have a little money left over for a few other things I need for the car. I'll post back about how it rides compared to now. Thanks.
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This threads been hijacked anyway. $350 was the most I could spend and everyone keeps recommending all the most expensive ones. I got a good deal and I will have a little money left over for a few other things I need for the car. I'll post back about how it rides compared to now. Thanks.
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Spending alot of money on suspension is kinda pointless, unless road racing. I was in the same boat i wanted a good shock but didnt want to spend what koni cost, so i bought kyb gas adj they are higher than gr2 but gr2 great shocks.
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PONTIACTRANSAM94;11564602]Spending alot of money on suspension is kinda pointless, unless road racing
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First of all the car has NO IDEA where it's being driven. Shocks damp mass (which the car has a set amount of), springs (same), and deals with road surfaces. It has no idea if you are "road racing". I know where you are headed with this, and that's to say if you don't race and don't care that much about handling then why have really good shocks. I agree.... but your logic is flawed because you seem to thing that good shocks are reserved for those that compete when they are really used for anyone who wants the best working car.
And for the record driving a car on GR2's (which ARE gas charged too people....) is like driving an LS1 car around and never using more than half the power. You could drive a Honda and get that level of performance. That might suit some just fine. I buy performance cars, and the parts that go onto cars with a performance result in mind. Not everyone does. And fwiw, I'm not adverse to other shocks. My bottom line though is Tokico the KYB's are junk in the long run.
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Holy crap...
First of all the car has NO IDEA where it's being driven. Shocks damp mass (which the car has a set amount of), springs (same), and deals with road surfaces. It has no idea if you are "road racing". I know where you are headed with this, and that's to say if you don't race and don't care that much about handling then why have really good shocks. I agree.... but your logic is flawed because you seem to thing that good shocks are reserved for those that compete when they are really used for anyone who wants the best working car.
And for the record driving a car on GR2's (which ARE gas charged too people....) is like driving an LS1 car around and never using more than half the power. You could drive a Honda and get that level of performance. That might suit some just fine. I buy performance cars, and the parts that go onto cars with a performance result in mind. Not everyone does. And fwiw, I'm not adverse to other shocks. My bottom line though is Tokico the KYB's are junk in the long run.
First of all the car has NO IDEA where it's being driven. Shocks damp mass (which the car has a set amount of), springs (same), and deals with road surfaces. It has no idea if you are "road racing". I know where you are headed with this, and that's to say if you don't race and don't care that much about handling then why have really good shocks. I agree.... but your logic is flawed because you seem to thing that good shocks are reserved for those that compete when they are really used for anyone who wants the best working car.
And for the record driving a car on GR2's (which ARE gas charged too people....) is like driving an LS1 car around and never using more than half the power. You could drive a Honda and get that level of performance. That might suit some just fine. I buy performance cars, and the parts that go onto cars with a performance result in mind. Not everyone does. And fwiw, I'm not adverse to other shocks. My bottom line though is Tokico the KYB's are junk in the long run.
Shocking... I would have bet my life savings it wouldnt be 24 hours before the great one came in and started telling everyone they dont know their *** from a hole in the ground and how they should spend their money... have fun boys.