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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 07:29 AM
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Hey guys,

I'm basically looking for the best handling / stiff shock (non-adjustable) for the $. I'm not worried about the ride - I just want performance. My car has been lowered approx. 1.5" (not sure if that matters or not).

I'm not that familiar with what's out there, so I thought I'd ask you guys.

Thanks for the help!
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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 08:34 AM
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Sounds like Sam Strano is the man for you ... without a doubt!

Give him a call and answer all of his questions. He can tell you exactly what you need and he can custom valve Bilstein shocks to work with your entire suspension setup.
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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 09:10 AM
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He could probably get away with just plain old Bilstein HD's. Hell MitchnTX has like 50,000 miles on his, and he road races!

Bilstein HD's Thunder Racing 349.00 a set.

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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 11:00 AM
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www.bimmerparts.com bilstein hd's $307 shipped, or ebay hd's for $329 shipped.

i 2nd the vote for just regular ole hd's unless you want superb performance - then i'd go with the koni DA's.
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Old Feb 14, 2004 | 07:36 AM
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307.00 shipped
I think you need to update the price, I just checked this place out. Even before I have to add PA 6% sales tax. (this place is right around the corner from me) the price for all four was 340.76

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revalves from sam strano
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Old Feb 14, 2004 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by PSU_Engineer
I think you need to update the price, I just checked this place out. Even before I have to add PA 6% sales tax. (this place is right around the corner from me) the price for all four was 340.76

Tony
damn that's crazy. that was about 2 weeks ago when they were $307. that's a damn shame. go to ebay, and get them from that guy. i bought mine from him, and all is well. he handles the warranty stuff too - very trustworthy guy.
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