elite22xl

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just ordered a set of bmr lowering springs for my 02 ws6. i was going to just get the a set of bilstein HD shocks to put in with the springs. but then i was told that i need revalved shocks. could someone explain for me what would happen if i just put on the regular HD shocks. would the ride be the same? would the shock not hold up to the 1 inch drop? my car has 45k miles on it. so i figured new bilsteins wouldnt hurt and while im at it i would drop it an inch. i would be satisified with the same ride or a little tighter suspension then there is now as long as it dropped an inch.should i wait and save up money for revalved shocks? what should i do

ZaneO

Well, I think Mitch explained it best in the other thread. While the regular Bilstein HDs are not the optimum shock, they will work fine for most normal applications.

elite22xl

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thanks again, yea the car is just an around town car and little cruises here and there. i usually take it pretty easy on the car and never go hard into turns. i was looking to go to the track a few times next year but its not really a track car. just wanted to go for the fun of it. so i wont be upset with the bmr and bilsteins right

WS6FirebirdTA00

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i have the bmr kit with hd's up front and slp's in the rear. the front is also lowered about another half inch. they are great shocks, my car handles and rides great

WS6FirebirdTA00

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not trying to steal your thread but do you guys happen to know a good drag shock i can get for the rear?? and if it would be ok to keep the HD's up front? sorry again it just poped in my head and hoped you guys might know

elite22xl

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does anyone know how much revalved shocks to match the BMR lowering springs would cost on all 4 corners

WS6FirebirdTA00

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what do you need revavled shocks for? my cousin works at bilstein in moresville here in nc and they said hd's can be used for 1.25" drop

elite22xl

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oh sweet

01 Red WS6

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So I could go with HDs instead of the Koni SAs I've been wanting to get. Cool I have BMR springs and have just been putting off getting the shocks

WS6FirebirdTA00

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www.geocites.com/ws6firebirdta00/modding thats my site and thats with bmr springs cut 7/16 of a coil off in the front with the shock set up i told you about and the car handles better than any other fbodies i have rode in. i mean there is more stuff done to the suspension too but it feels great

trackbird

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It's not just the drop, it's the spring rate you have to worry about. The BMR's are pretty soft as lowering springs go and may work ok with the Bilstien shocks. But, the Koni's are always a better choice (or a revalve).

WS6FirebirdTA00

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ok i got ya. whats a good choice for rear shocks for the drag strip?

02blackws679ta

ive got that exact setup and am COMPLETELY happy...it does anything i need it to do, and more..i saw no reason to spend alot more money when i would never use the 'better' **** to its full potential