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Old 02-19-2016, 07:55 AM
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Hey everyone,
It's time to replace the shocks on my 99 Trans-Am but I need some advice or opinions on what to get. The car has Eibach Pro lowering springs on it which dropped the car about 1.25 inches. I'm not looking for anything crazy, just something reasonably priced for a weekend car. My budget isn't too high but I want something a little better than OEM parts. Any input is appreciated. Thanks

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Have you looked at the Koni STR.T?
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Have you looked at the Koni STR.T?
I have not. I haven't done a whole lot of looking yet
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Great bang for the buck IMO
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When you drive it on the weekend, how do you plan to drive it? Twisty back roads? Occasional street blast with emphasis on weight transfer? Wife and kids for a cruise?
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When you drive it on the weekend, how do you plan to drive it? Twisty back roads? Occasional street blast with emphasis on weight transfer? Wife and kids for a cruise?
Mostly just casual driving with the occasional twisty road or 400 mile round trip somewhere. Nothing too crazy just yet
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Koni STR.T and our springs. Can't go wrong for what you are looking to do
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Koni STR.T and our springs. Can't go wrong for what you are looking to do
Alright I'll check these out too. Thanks for the input everyone
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Bilsteins could be an alternative to the STR.Ts. Probably worth doing the front upper rubber mount if you didn't do that with the springs too.
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I'd do STR.T's over Bilstein given the warranty and costs and valving. But I'd rather not sell them to you until Tuesday (lots in stock can do them today if you REALLY want) but I think you'd be happier to do on Tuesday.
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