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Jul 21, 2003 | 07:26 AM

redz_02

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help, shocks for pro kit

well, got everything for a prokit install, relocation brackets, adjustable phr and so on. I have heard the stock shocks don't last long with lowering springs, plus i just want to get rid of these decarbons. Offer came up for some bilstien HD's for 280, if not i figured i would go with strano and the revalved. Tell me what yall think. As you can see i am a college student and am trying to get a deal, so koni's DA's are out of the question.

Jul 21, 2003 | 08:46 AM

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Re: help, shocks for pro kit

Bang for the buck, buy the Bilstien HD's. THat is a good price on a great shock. I think you and your wallet will be happy with that choice. Just my thoughts...

Jul 21, 2003 | 11:37 AM

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Re: help, shocks for pro kit

I would agree if you weren't lowering your car. Bilstien HD's on a lowered car don't work. The ride will be very bouncy. Get the slp or revalved Bilstiens, you'll be much more satisfied.

Jul 21, 2003 | 11:46 AM

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Re: help, shocks for pro kit

SunsetWS6,

Do you mean the SLP Eibach spring/bilstein combo they sell?

thanks!
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Jul 21, 2003 | 12:59 PM

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Re: help, shocks for pro kit

thanks guys, its just 280 is hard to beat.

Sunset, have you had that combo, i have heard you mention that before.

Jul 21, 2003 | 09:03 PM

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Re: help, shocks for pro kit

Chris you can just buy the Bilsteins & springs from slp. I'm not a fan of slp products but for a daily driver &/or someone who wants solid handling & comfort, they actually did a good job with that set up. For more performance go with Sam's revalved.

Redz on my 01 SS I had the Y2Y slp Bilstein suspension. It's good for a daily driver. On my 02 WS6 I have Koni S/A's up front with Bilstein HD's out back. I have the pro kit too. I set it up so at 150 my car doesn't move. It's very solid & rough but that's exactly what I wanted!

Jul 22, 2003 | 02:23 PM

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Re: help, shocks for pro kit

I think we figured out that the Bilstien HD has "stiffer" valving than the slp bilstiens. That should be "less bouncy" on a lowered car....

Just my thoughts.