Suspension & Brakes Springs | Shocks | Handling | Rotors

I know, I know

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 15, 2006 | 09:15 PM
  #1  
2000RedZ's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
20 Year Member
Photogenic
iTrader: (62)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 194
Likes: 0
From: CA
Default I know, I know

I know that I should do springs and shocks, but i can't stand the 4x4 look of my car with my new rims, it looks horrible. Well I want to get some DMS springs but can't really afford shocks at the moment. Is the ride bearable for a few months, its only a weekend car too.
Thanks,
Kale
Reply
Old Jun 15, 2006 | 09:48 PM
  #2  
Hobb3s's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (23)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 630
Likes: 0
From: Colorado
Default

I put over 10k on the stock back shocks (they had 91k before I removed them), a front blown shock, and some aftermarket POS on the other front side. It was bearable, but I don't think I'd ever want to do it again
Reply
Old Jun 15, 2006 | 09:53 PM
  #3  
2000RedZ's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
20 Year Member
Photogenic
iTrader: (62)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 194
Likes: 0
From: CA
Default

Like how bad are we talkin
Reply
Old Jun 16, 2006 | 08:42 AM
  #4  
Viper's Avatar
12 Second Club
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 4,909
Likes: 3
From: Cleveland, OH
Default

You like rides in a dumptruck? A blown shock sucks butt. I drove on Eibach's and stock shocks for 4 months and the ride was so jarring I couldn't stand it. All depends on what YOU can deal with.

Not to mention you will have to swap out shocks twice, a pain for the fronts.
Reply
Old Jun 16, 2006 | 09:27 AM
  #5  
coolformula's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (21)
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,029
Likes: 0
From: Greater Chattanooga
Default

Wait until you can do the front struts you don't want to do them twice..the back can wait.

But to handle them DMS springs you need Koni SA or revalves is about your only options......
Reply
Old Jun 16, 2006 | 10:44 AM
  #6  
2000RedZ's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
20 Year Member
Photogenic
iTrader: (62)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 194
Likes: 0
From: CA
Default

ok I might be able to afford the fronts shocks if I go with some revalves, would that make the ride more bearable?
Reply
Old Jun 16, 2006 | 11:28 AM
  #7  
Viper's Avatar
12 Second Club
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 4,909
Likes: 3
From: Cleveland, OH
Default

Talk to Sam Strano at stranoparts.com, 11-7 EST
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:14 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE