New shocks what to go with?
12-08-2006, 10:51 AM
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New shocks what to go with? I am looking at gettin some new shocks for x mas and i would like to get some input from you guys, strano perf. i have my car lowered with dms springs and looking to get a better/ smoother ride. i was looking for koni's maybe but how much would i be looking at?,
what about bilenstien,
thanks for the input
what about bilenstien,
thanks for the input
12-08-2006, 12:29 PM
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Koni's or a set of Revalved Bilstein's are really all I'd recommend. Exactly which I can't tell you without talking to you in person.
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12-08-2006, 04:43 PM
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it says the revalved bilseins are not reccommend for lowered cars? my car has dms springs, and all im really looking for is a really smooth ride. can u help me out sam?
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12-09-2006, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by rocket22
Usually to revalve shocks its around 100 a shock.
12-11-2006, 12:55 PM
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It's $530/set not $550 for Revalves. 
HD's are $349/set.
And sure, you could deal with Bilstein directly on the revalving (which saves you about $40). However, you do have to know what to change, and why.... Considering that I don't do just one valving, it's not as simple as you'd think. I not only change the amount of damping, but often times the shape of the damping curve as well. Basically you are buying the shocks from me and I'm adding the consulting service for the rates. And all Revalves are done @ Bilstein to my specs, which actually offsets the $40 you'd pay by ordering HD's and then incurring freight to ship them *back* to Bilstein for the work to be done. It also adds more time to the process.
HD's are $349/set.
And sure, you could deal with Bilstein directly on the revalving (which saves you about $40). However, you do have to know what to change, and why.... Considering that I don't do just one valving, it's not as simple as you'd think. I not only change the amount of damping, but often times the shape of the damping curve as well. Basically you are buying the shocks from me and I'm adding the consulting service for the rates. And all Revalves are done @ Bilstein to my specs, which actually offsets the $40 you'd pay by ordering HD's and then incurring freight to ship them *back* to Bilstein for the work to be done. It also adds more time to the process.
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12-11-2006, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Sam Strano
It's $530/set not $550 for Revalves.
HD's are $349/set.
And sure, you could deal with Bilstein directly on the revalving (which saves you about $40). However, you do have to know what to change, and why.... Considering that I don't do just one valving, it's not as simple as you'd think. I not only change the amount of damping, but often times the shape of the damping curve as well. Basically you are buying the shocks from me and I'm adding the consulting service for the rates. And all Revalves are done @ Bilstein to my specs, which actually offsets the $40 you'd pay by ordering HD's and then incurring freight to ship them *back* to Bilstein for the work to be done. It also adds more time to the process.
HD's are $349/set.
And sure, you could deal with Bilstein directly on the revalving (which saves you about $40). However, you do have to know what to change, and why.... Considering that I don't do just one valving, it's not as simple as you'd think. I not only change the amount of damping, but often times the shape of the damping curve as well. Basically you are buying the shocks from me and I'm adding the consulting service for the rates. And all Revalves are done @ Bilstein to my specs, which actually offsets the $40 you'd pay by ordering HD's and then incurring freight to ship them *back* to Bilstein for the work to be done. It also adds more time to the process.
How would these work on a 2001 Camaro Daily Driver? Would I need to change my stock springs? I am at stock height and want to stay that way.
Thanks,
Bill
12-11-2006, 03:19 PM
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Revalves can be revalved to do a number of things. Yes, we use them on drivers, and yes from time to time on stock springs when the person is looking for a very crisp handling car, but without the cost or option of adjustment like you get with the Koni's.
Frankly, I do feel Koni's are the wisest option simply because you have so much flexibility and won't ever find yourself with a shock not capable of working with the springs you have or the way you want the ride/handling balance to be.
Frankly, I do feel Koni's are the wisest option simply because you have so much flexibility and won't ever find yourself with a shock not capable of working with the springs you have or the way you want the ride/handling balance to be.
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12-11-2006, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Sam Strano
Revalves can be revalved to do a number of things. Yes, we use them on drivers, and yes from time to time on stock springs when the person is looking for a very crisp handling car, but without the cost or option of adjustment like you get with the Koni's.
Frankly, I do feel Koni's are the wisest option simply because you have so much flexibility and won't ever find yourself with a shock not capable of working with the springs you have or the way you want the ride/handling balance to be.
Frankly, I do feel Koni's are the wisest option simply because you have so much flexibility and won't ever find yourself with a shock not capable of working with the springs you have or the way you want the ride/handling balance to be.
Bill
12-11-2006, 03:47 PM
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no such thing as a non-adjustable Koni.
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