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Sep 13, 2010 | 12:01 AM

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Stock shock replacement

I need to replace the stock shocks and I was looking at getting Bilsteins shocks all around. I wish I had the money to get QA1s or something. I cant put lowering springs on cuz I already have clearance issues parking in my driveway. So I was wondering should I just go with the Bilsteins sense I cant lower my car or is there a better set up that wont change the ride height? any help would be great thanks.

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Sep 13, 2010 | 12:33 AM

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If you're not looking to lower and are trying to save some money, Bilstiens are a good option. QA1's aren't really designed for excellent street manners, do a search on them.

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Sep 13, 2010 | 12:39 AM

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Ive seen the Bilstein HD shocks and the SLP Bilstein shocks online, do you know if there is any difference between the two.

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Sep 13, 2010 | 02:41 AM

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their is a differrence between the HD (Heavy Duty) & SLP, but from what i have read on the forum i get mixed answers/opinions on whats best but i believe the slp is the better suited shock

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Sep 13, 2010 | 05:06 AM

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according to Sam Strano, there is no difference. but OP Summit Racing sells the SLP Bilsteins for around 300 bucks

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Sep 13, 2010 | 06:27 AM

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according to Sam Strano, there is no difference. but OP Summit Racing sells the SLP Bilsteins for around 300 bucks

One of there tech guys told me they no longer stock the Bilstein SLP.

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Sep 13, 2010 | 11:12 AM

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The HDs are Lifetime Warranty, SLP is 90 days.

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Sep 13, 2010 | 01:37 PM

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I have been very happy with my Bilstein HDs. They may not be QA1s but are a definite upgrade from factory.

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Sep 13, 2010 | 04:59 PM

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What really happened is that they switched the valving on the HD's so they became identical to the SLP valving.

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Sep 17, 2010 | 01:31 AM

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thanks for all the help I think I'm gunna go for the HDs

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