I'm researching to see what would be the best Shock for my maro, any ideas?
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I hear alot of good things about HAL and Bilstein. HAL's are pretty expensive, but I believe they're probably the best ones, they're adjustable as well.
Bilsteins are still good shocks though but I don't think they're adjustable (at least the front/rear package).2001 Pewder Firebird V6 A4 <br />Custom Turbo Kit Details On Site<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/njp98\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/id/njp98</a> <br />Best 1/4 time NA - 15.224 seconds @ 87.55 MPH
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I have Bilstein HD on mine. They can be modified which is important if you want a coilover setup. They are the best as a daily driver. I hear HALs are very nice too and give you options if you road race or drag race. And of course there are always Koni's double adjustable. It just depends how much money you want to spend.
On all these adjustables, even the softest setting is still better than stock.FRANKLIN H. <br />1995 Silver Camaro L32 <br />K&N,Flowmaster,HPP,160*,1LE,Zexel-Torsen,ES,BFG,Michelin,Bilstein,Eibach,C5 rims,!CAT,!AC
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I put KYB AGX all around on mine and I love them. I like the stiffer suspension feel and the fact that you can just reach around the back of the wheel and adjust the stiffness is very cool.- Josh<br />If you have any questions or need installation pics/help, e-mail me: Viper98885@aol.com<br /><a href=\"http://Camaroz28.cardomain.com/id/viper98885\" target=\"_blank\">\'93 Camaro Hardtop</a><br /><a href=\"http://Camaroz28.cardomain.com/id/01lincolnls8\" target=\"_blank\">\'01 Lincoln LS8 Sport</a><br />\'00 Yamaha YZF-R6<br /><a href=\"http://www.ftpp.net\" target=\"_blank\">Full Throttle Performance</a>
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Sam Strano knows an awful lot about shocks for fbodies (he's a successful guy in autocross) and will talk to you on the phone. Tell him what you want to do with the car and how much you're willing to spend. He sells everything from $100/set KYBs to $1200/set double adjustable Konis.
http://www.stranoparts.com/index.php2000 Firebird convert, chameleon/tan, M5, Y87, TCS, BMR tower brace and panhard, KBDD sfcs, 245/50-16 GSCs
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everyone that has bilsteins love them. on any car. improve your normal driving quality, and feel like normal shocks, but when you push them into a corner, lookout. they handle amazing.
i drove a 300ZX with Bilsteins, and it was pretty normal feeling till i did a 100mph emergency lane change and they held perfectly, and backroads they were sweet!
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I have Bilstein HD's on my Trans Am.
Love them [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] .
Best inexpensive shock.
Koni's are even better in you can afford them though [img]smile.gif[/img] .
Chris<b>2002 BSM TransAm WS.6 M6</b><br /><b>350rwhp, 365rwtq</b><br /><b>Stock:</b>13.455 @ 105.39 2.129 60\'<br /><b>Mod:</b>12.449 @ 113 1.832 60\'<br /><br /><b>2004 QSM GTO M6</b><br /><b>303rwhp, 329rwtq</b><br />Stock: 13.74 @ 102.14 2.1 60\'<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/silvertaws6\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/silvertaws6</a> <br /><br /><b>1984 Firebird S/E M5</b><br />2.8L
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I think I am still the only boardmember who runs on Tokico sshocks (I run the 5way adj in the rear). After 22, almost 23k miles on them, they still feel like they are brand new to me (I auto-x on them too). Easy install, and excellent build quality too.-Mark (aim: Eredasx)-<br />Black 01 Bird. 3\" exhaust. Eibach pros. Tokico shocks. Whisper lid. SLP CAI. LS1 DS. SLP fan switch. LSD. BMR PHR, LCAs and STB. Status: still repairing damage from punk thieves.
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Ian:
everyone that has bilsteins love them. on any car. improve your normal driving quality, and feel like normal shocks, but when you push them into a corner, lookout. they handle amazing.
i drove a 300ZX with Bilsteins, and it was pretty normal feeling till i did a 100mph emergency lane change and they held perfectly, and backroads they were sweet!<hr></blockquote>
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