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Old 06-20-2004, 10:03 AM
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I was thinking about getting some of these for my WS6 when put my springs on. Just wanted to know if anyone has used them and their opinions on them.....
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Old 06-20-2004, 10:23 AM
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I'm interested in this too, since I'm thinking about using them on my car, but I'm saving up for shocks and springs at the same time. A buddy of mine who knows cars swears by them, but he's never used them on a Camaro (his current project cars are an Olds 442 and a Buick Grand National).


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I had the 8 way adjustable for a a very short time ( ten minutes ) and have one word for them, JUNK. I've said this before about the KYB shocks, I wouldn't put them on my lawn mower. I tried two sets and both sets were junk, the compression stroke is very weak and for a street driven car there useless. JMO

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I can't say I've ever seen a set on a car that is used for on track work.
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Thanks, definitely won't be getting those then. I guess some things only seem nice in pictures and descriptions....
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Here's another word for you, Bilstein.
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Thanks, definitely won't be getting those then. I guess some things only seem nice in pictures and descriptions....
You are one of the smart ones ... you ask about a part's reputation BEFORE you order it.
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i had the kyb gas adjust, not bad, just got the kyb agx.... WOW! very nice stiff ride. adjustable too...
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They seem to work better on imports; never heard of them working well or for very long on an Fbody.



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