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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 10:57 PM
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Hey guys finally got my car on the road and realized the shocks seem a bit weak. When i have a person in my pass the car seem to tilt a bit to that side. I was looking to go with something a bit better than O.E. but dnt have the money for QA-1s right now. Just wondering if you had any suggestions. The car is a M6 and sees some drag strip use but mostly daily driven. Thanks guys.
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 10:14 AM
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Revalved bilstiens from Strano.

I do not like just shouting out a part and not saying why, so I'll explain.

Bilstien makes a nice part, it's a little softer vavled then most would like. Strano parts has a revavle that is a bit more sporty while not being a rough ride it's more firm then sloshy OEM parts.

The price isn't bad, alot less then the widely loved Koni parts.
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Old May 1, 2007 | 09:42 AM
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i thought revalved bilsteins from sam are about 600 and konis are 740?????? save your money and get the konis..i love mine
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Old May 1, 2007 | 10:37 AM
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are the SLP bilsteins good enough vs the strano. or should i just shell out the extra money?

i just sold my regular HD bilsteins. looking for next set.
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Old May 1, 2007 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Crash00527
are the SLP bilsteins good enough vs the strano?
In most cases, probably not. I would personally only consider getting them if I had the matched springs to go with the SLP's and even then I would consider getting a different spring and shock anyway. Also also this would only be considered if my car was a daily driver only. SLP makes some good things but there are better shocks and springs out there available.
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Old May 1, 2007 | 10:54 AM
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so go with strano than lol
i would love to get the Konis. but not worth the money in my book. i only drive the car as a daily driver from may-oct. and go to the track 3 times.
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Old May 1, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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I have the Strano Bilsteins on my car and they perform well. I also have Eibach prokit springs although I would highly recomend the Strano springs instead. I am going to be replacing the springs as soon as Sam gets more in stock.
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Old May 1, 2007 | 10:59 AM
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any particular reason as to why?
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Old May 1, 2007 | 11:08 AM
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The Eibach springs sag in the rear. They were fine when first installed but after they settled the front now sits higher than the rear.
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