BMR/Koni Shock Value Sale
03-26-2013, 12:57 PM
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What am i doing wrong? I've PM'd BMR Sales2, sent an email to GMSales@bmrsuspension.com as well as Kevin@bmrsuspension.com and i've had no reply? Can't make calls while at work but can email and PM. Got $$$ to purchase shocks and springs, just need a little direction as to which ones will best fit my wants/needs...
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03-26-2013, 01:21 PM
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What am i doing wrong? I've PM'd BMR Sales2, sent an email to GMSales@bmrsuspension.com as well as Kevin@bmrsuspension.com and i've had no reply? Can't make calls while at work but can email and PM. Got $$$ to purchase shocks and springs, just need a little direction as to which ones will best fit my wants/needs...
-Mark
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03-26-2013, 01:38 PM
#148
Guess i can do that...
I just picked up my 99 T/A. Has 170,000 miles on it. Suspension creeks but nothing is loose. Right front shock is leaking as is the left rear. The car sits at least an inch lower on the passenger side than it does on the drivers side. I figure its time to replace the shocks all the way around as well as the springs(shocks look mis-matched frt/rear, but no idea as to brand. No idea what springs but look stk). I also want to upgrade the bushings, though researching this i come to the conclusion that i'd prolly be best swapping on a set of aftermarket upper/lower A-arms up front and lower ctr arms out back. I figure the shocks/springs are the best place to start and then the Arms up front/back just as soon as i can(will prolly install all at the same time). Funds only permit one or the other and i figure the deal on the Konis/springs would save me the most $$$ in the long run. Just not sure if the Koni's are the way to go for me. Funds are hard to come by and i only wanna do this once. So i was wondering what the best option would be on shocks/springs for me and the way i drive? Its a street car(not really a daily driver but driven several times a week) that will hit the dragstrip 3-5 times a year. I prefer a smooth ride and don't really wanna sacrifice that.
I think my only real options are Bilstein's or the Koni's. Just don't know if the cost of the Koni's are worth it for me. If the Koni's will ride better, then i'll go that route(if i can get someone to sell them to me...).
-Mark
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I just picked up my 99 T/A. Has 170,000 miles on it. Suspension creeks but nothing is loose. Right front shock is leaking as is the left rear. The car sits at least an inch lower on the passenger side than it does on the drivers side. I figure its time to replace the shocks all the way around as well as the springs(shocks look mis-matched frt/rear, but no idea as to brand. No idea what springs but look stk). I also want to upgrade the bushings, though researching this i come to the conclusion that i'd prolly be best swapping on a set of aftermarket upper/lower A-arms up front and lower ctr arms out back. I figure the shocks/springs are the best place to start and then the Arms up front/back just as soon as i can(will prolly install all at the same time). Funds only permit one or the other and i figure the deal on the Konis/springs would save me the most $$$ in the long run. Just not sure if the Koni's are the way to go for me. Funds are hard to come by and i only wanna do this once. So i was wondering what the best option would be on shocks/springs for me and the way i drive? Its a street car(not really a daily driver but driven several times a week) that will hit the dragstrip 3-5 times a year. I prefer a smooth ride and don't really wanna sacrifice that.
I think my only real options are Bilstein's or the Koni's. Just don't know if the cost of the Koni's are worth it for me. If the Koni's will ride better, then i'll go that route(if i can get someone to sell them to me...
).-Mark
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03-26-2013, 02:40 PM
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Well, I would say you cannot go wrong with the bmr and koni deal. I would not worry about hanging upper or lower arms. As you change the struts/shocks out... You will see what else really needs to be changed, but at 170k miles be ready.
Price out Billsteins with springs... I think you won't be far from this koni deal.
Price out Billsteins with springs... I think you won't be far from this koni deal.
03-26-2013, 03:02 PM
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Guess i can do that...
I just picked up my 99 T/A. Has 170,000 miles on it. Suspension creeks but nothing is loose. Right front shock is leaking as is the left rear. The car sits at least an inch lower on the passenger side than it does on the drivers side. I figure its time to replace the shocks all the way around as well as the springs(shocks look mis-matched frt/rear, but no idea as to brand. No idea what springs but look stk). I also want to upgrade the bushings, though researching this i come to the conclusion that i'd prolly be best swapping on a set of aftermarket upper/lower A-arms up front and lower ctr arms out back. I figure the shocks/springs are the best place to start and then the Arms up front/back just as soon as i can(will prolly install all at the same time). Funds only permit one or the other and i figure the deal on the Konis/springs would save me the most $$$ in the long run. Just not sure if the Koni's are the way to go for me. Funds are hard to come by and i only wanna do this once. So i was wondering what the best option would be on shocks/springs for me and the way i drive? Its a street car(not really a daily driver but driven several times a week) that will hit the dragstrip 3-5 times a year. I prefer a smooth ride and don't really wanna sacrifice that.
I think my only real options are Bilstein's or the Koni's. Just don't know if the cost of the Koni's are worth it for me. If the Koni's will ride better, then i'll go that route(if i can get someone to sell them to me...).
-Mark
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I just picked up my 99 T/A. Has 170,000 miles on it. Suspension creeks but nothing is loose. Right front shock is leaking as is the left rear. The car sits at least an inch lower on the passenger side than it does on the drivers side. I figure its time to replace the shocks all the way around as well as the springs(shocks look mis-matched frt/rear, but no idea as to brand. No idea what springs but look stk). I also want to upgrade the bushings, though researching this i come to the conclusion that i'd prolly be best swapping on a set of aftermarket upper/lower A-arms up front and lower ctr arms out back. I figure the shocks/springs are the best place to start and then the Arms up front/back just as soon as i can(will prolly install all at the same time). Funds only permit one or the other and i figure the deal on the Konis/springs would save me the most $$$ in the long run. Just not sure if the Koni's are the way to go for me. Funds are hard to come by and i only wanna do this once. So i was wondering what the best option would be on shocks/springs for me and the way i drive? Its a street car(not really a daily driver but driven several times a week) that will hit the dragstrip 3-5 times a year. I prefer a smooth ride and don't really wanna sacrifice that.
I think my only real options are Bilstein's or the Koni's. Just don't know if the cost of the Koni's are worth it for me. If the Koni's will ride better, then i'll go that route(if i can get someone to sell them to me...
).-Mark
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I have ridden in a Ws6 with the Koni setup that had 200k miles on it (maybe 20k miles on the suspension I think), the car was tighter then I remember mine new. That's what made me look for this deal. That car rode perfect with those and a few upgrades.
I took my arms off and had a friend at a shop pull out the old bushings and press in the new ones. $20 + price of bushings was worth it over spending for the aftermarket set at this time for me. My bushings were beyond gone after riding for 10 years and 100k miles at a 2 inch drop. You can look back in this thread for my part numbers and pricing.
I can't give you my cars impression as I am still getting everything back together (work and other things keep delaying me). I would be happy to give you my update, but I wouldn't miss out on this deal if I were you if you want one of the best rides these cars can have for the money from what I have researched.
03-26-2013, 03:56 PM
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Thanks for your thoughts guys! I kinda figured the Koni's were the way to go. As far as arms vs just bushings, i'm dead set on going aftermarket. Just gotta save more $$$!
Maybe BMR will contact me soon...?
Maybe BMR will contact me soon...?
03-26-2013, 04:37 PM
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I prefer a smooth ride and don't really wanna sacrifice that.
I think my only real options are Bilstein's or the Koni's. Just don't know if the cost of the Koni's are worth it for me. If the Koni's will ride better, then i'll go that route(if i can get someone to sell them to me...).
-Mark
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I think my only real options are Bilstein's or the Koni's. Just don't know if the cost of the Koni's are worth it for me. If the Koni's will ride better, then i'll go that route(if i can get someone to sell them to me...
).-Mark
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Post a pic of your car on here for us to see the ride height, I want to see if its obviously lowered, and or sagging.
On the same note, the "smoothest" riding spring will be stock. With stock springs you can get away with some bilstiens and have good ride (but they won't last as long on lowering springs, nor will they damp as good as konis). If you prefer to be lowered (this will not help ride or launching at the dragstrip) then I would suggest konis.
03-26-2013, 04:44 PM
#154
What color are your current shocks/springs?
Post a pic of your car on here for us to see the ride height, I want to see if its obviously lowered, and or sagging.
If you want a "smooth ride" as you stated above then stock control arms + rubber bushing are the way to go, plus it will save you some coin.
On the same note, the "smoothest" riding spring will be stock. With stock springs you can get away with some bilstiens and have good ride (but they won't last as long on lowering springs, nor will they damp as good as konis). If you prefer to be lowered (this will not help ride or launching at the dragstrip) then I would suggest konis.
Post a pic of your car on here for us to see the ride height, I want to see if its obviously lowered, and or sagging.
If you want a "smooth ride" as you stated above then stock control arms + rubber bushing are the way to go, plus it will save you some coin.
On the same note, the "smoothest" riding spring will be stock. With stock springs you can get away with some bilstiens and have good ride (but they won't last as long on lowering springs, nor will they damp as good as konis). If you prefer to be lowered (this will not help ride or launching at the dragstrip) then I would suggest konis.
I 'think' the front shocks are orange. I believe the rears are a dark red or maroon. I think i have a pic of the driver side on my phone. Will post up in a sec. I'll have to take a pic of the passenger side.
I like the looks of a lowered F-body but not real low. Just a little will be fine. I figured i'd used some relocation brackets for the rear control arms to help get the rear geometry better for better traction at the track.
03-26-2013, 04:54 PM
#155
Sorry, the pic does not show much. I'll see if i can get better pics maybe tomorrow afternoon. Will not be able to tonite. Will see if i can get a quick looksee of the springs as well.
03-26-2013, 05:21 PM
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I 'think' the front shocks are orange. I believe the rears are a dark red or maroon. I think i have a pic of the driver side on my phone. Will post up in a sec. I'll have to take a pic of the passenger side.
I like the looks of a lowered F-body but not real low. Just a little will be fine. I figured i'd used some relocation brackets for the rear control arms to help get the rear geometry better for better traction at the track.
I like the looks of a lowered F-body but not real low. Just a little will be fine. I figured i'd used some relocation brackets for the rear control arms to help get the rear geometry better for better traction at the track.
Red shocks may be some lower end KYB's, still nothing you want.
Stock springs are black FYI and it looks like you are at stock height (read to go off road 4x4 ahah)
Relocation brackets may not be necessary, after replacing what you want (shocks and possibly springs) see how your traction is, you probably won't need them.
03-26-2013, 11:19 PM
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Well, looks like BMR does not want my business. Sent PM and emails. No word. Posted up on their thread and they have been on this site since. Still no word. I know i've not said or done anything to warrant a cold shoulder. Guess thats just my dumb luck...
03-27-2013, 06:55 AM
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Too bad you can't call, that would probably be the best way to get them, I assume you just have a few questions, otherwise you could just go ahead and order?
03-27-2013, 08:28 AM
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I know it had taken them a few days to answer some of my questions when I had posted (and some didn't get answered at all), not sure if they share some accounts and lose the notification that someone has posted when someone else is logging in or what. But when they did respond, it was by multiple people at the same time...in force. lol
Too bad you can't call, that would probably be the best way to get them, I assume you just have a few questions, otherwise you could just go ahead and order?
Too bad you can't call, that would probably be the best way to get them, I assume you just have a few questions, otherwise you could just go ahead and order?
I don't feel i'm wrong in feeling that way?