Shocks and struts need opini0ons

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02-20-2004, 06:44 AM

firebirdpl

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Car: 89 Formula

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Shocks and struts need opini0ons

Ok heres the dead my wather has a 99 camaeo SS convertible. time for shocks, and gave me the job of picking out whihc ones to get. need opinions, money isn't much of an issue

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02-20-2004, 09:30 AM

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drag racing only?
auto x only?

possibly both?

only street driven?

too many things to consider need more info.

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02-20-2004, 09:40 AM

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Car: 89 Formula

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mostly spirited street driving a little racing here and there

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02-20-2004, 09:41 AM

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Car: 89 Formula

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Transmission: 700R4

anyone have experience or opinions on either SLP's Bilstien package or 1 LE package

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02-24-2004, 06:36 AM

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Car: 89 Formula

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anyone have any opinions to help me out here?

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02-24-2004, 08:09 AM

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i can only go by thirdgen shocks and sturts since struts are different on 4h gens

bilstein is a good name so i dont see a problem with their stuff.

http://www.thunderracing.com/index.c...ategoryid=1068

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