Need shock advice
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Need shock advice I have an 01 Trans Am with 0 suspension done to it, mainly just power bolt on's. I've noticed recently my car is starting to lean more than normal on turns and the nose diving. I can probably assume the shocks are going or causing these new symptoms. This car is daily driven, getting ready to put on sfc, lca's and phb. May see very minimum track duty in the summer and street race it here and there. I am looking for a medium to low cost set of shocks that are recommended. I searched a little but I do not know enough about shocks to make a decision on what suits my application. Let me know what you guys think and thanks for helping.
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where the hell is sam strano?
SEARCH, BUDDY
edit: sorry i just read you DID search,
well in short if you buy fancy shox you wont need SFCs!
unless youre a crazy racer but even then a cage would help more than SFCs
SEARCH, BUDDY
edit: sorry i just read you DID search,
well in short if you buy fancy shox you wont need SFCs!
unless youre a crazy racer but even then a cage would help more than SFCs
Originally Posted by Stone0fFire
where the hell is sam strano?
SEARCH, BUDDY
edit: sorry i just read you DID search,
well in short if you buy fancy shox you wont need SFCs!
unless youre a crazy racer but even then a cage would help more than SFCs
SEARCH, BUDDY
edit: sorry i just read you DID search,
well in short if you buy fancy shox you wont need SFCs!
unless youre a crazy racer but even then a cage would help more than SFCs
http://www.stranoparts.com/
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I am buying sfc but I think I need shocks. This is a daily driver and i'm looking for a more comfortable ride while not killing my wallet. I'm thinking Bilstein's HD possibly, not overkill on price and it seems lots of people run them. Any comments for a daily driver? I've noticed my car having less control and bumps up and down more than ever before. The car wants to lean a bit more than normal. I'm not knowledgeable in shocks thats why I was asking for help. Thanks for the comments thus far.
I'm right here... 
You shocks are the issue. A comfortable ride, with better control being the goal and you aren't looking for a really crisp car, and don't plan to lower it, HD's are a good choice. I can't say 100% for sure that's what you want as e-mail leaves lots to be desired in terms of detail. Often folks find they want something else after it's discussed, sometimes not. I'm only keen on getting you what best suits your needs, and not anyone else's. But you needs might be different than someone else's. I can't know that for sure unless we speak.
If you aren't very well versed on shocks (or anything for that matter), I suggest you speak to those that are before you make a semi-blind purchase that you might not be happy with.
You shocks are the issue. A comfortable ride, with better control being the goal and you aren't looking for a really crisp car, and don't plan to lower it, HD's are a good choice. I can't say 100% for sure that's what you want as e-mail leaves lots to be desired in terms of detail. Often folks find they want something else after it's discussed, sometimes not. I'm only keen on getting you what best suits your needs, and not anyone else's. But you needs might be different than someone else's. I can't know that for sure unless we speak.
If you aren't very well versed on shocks (or anything for that matter), I suggest you speak to those that are before you make a semi-blind purchase that you might not be happy with.
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Results matter. Talk is cheap. We are miles beyond the success anyone else has had with the 4th gens, and C5, C6, C7 Corvettes,
10 SCCA Solo National Championships, 2008 Driver of they Year, 2012 Driver of Eminence
13 SCCA Pro Solo Nationals Championships
2023 UMI King of the Mountain Champion
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Thanks! Thats why i'm seeking the input of others b/c i lack knowledge in this area. I'm am far more advanced with understanding performace modifications i.e. internal motor and external. This car is a daily driver and I'm looking for more comfort and control. I probably do the track thing 1-2 a year if that and mainly drive the car to/from work with occassional playing on the weekends street racing. HD's seem closest to my budget but was hoping some more input from others.
