Shocks upgrade
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Shocks upgrade
Hi, i have 1984 Z28 im looking to replace my shocks, i already have eibach sport springs, i have lots of extra weight in the trunk from stereo and was wondering what type of shock i need for this weight (approx 200 pounds)
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Re: Shocks upgrade
I always reccomend KONIs. I have them and love them. Kinda pricey, but well worth it.
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Re: Shocks upgrade
ok, is there just one model for this car ? and will they handle the extra weight? i just dont want my rear end sitting lower then the front...
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Re: Shocks upgrade
Well, the ride height is determined by the springs alot more than the shocks. KONIs offer a Yellow and Red line. The Yellows are the 'sport' version.
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Yes. They offer more dampening than the reds. But neither will have much if any affect on the ride height. If you're worried about where it will ride, you need to consider the rear springs.
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Car: 1987 IROC-Z
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Re: Shocks upgrade
Many people report the sportlines are too soft for even a stock car, so I'm thinking with lots of audio goodies in the rear, you would be bottoming out all the time.
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Re: Shocks upgrade
I didn't even see that where he has the Sportlines.
But, yeah, I agree.
But, yeah, I agree.
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Re: Shocks upgrade
what about the shocks that come with the eibach springs kit from summit/jegs? Are they any good?
Eibach Pro-System Suspension Kits are designed to offer the best street performance without sacrificing ride quality. They're a precise balance of dampers, sport springs, and bump stops (secondary springs) tuned to operate as an integrated system. Pro-System improves turn-in response, increases cornering speed, and reduces body roll. Best of all, no guesswork: install, align, drive.
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Re: Shocks upgrade
ive been looking at the bilsteins, anyone have any first hand experience with these/can they handle the extra weight ? if so what model ?
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Re: Shocks upgrade
ok, so what type of shock am i looking for ? i have eibach sport springs...
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"Sport setting shocks are 30% stiffer than Heavy Duty and are usually used with lowering springs for very hard driving and competition. We recommend Heavy Duty shocks for most applications." so ur saying the bilstein sports wont work? please someone point me in the right direction here...
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"Sport setting shocks are 30% stiffer than Heavy Duty and are usually used with lowering springs for very hard driving and competition. We recommend Heavy Duty shocks for most applications." so ur saying the bilstein sports wont work? please someone point me in the right direction here...
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Re: Shocks upgrade
Not sure with the extra weight in the back but here is the link to more info & where I got them.http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/p...o-and-Firebird
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Re: Shocks upgrade
ya ive been looking at those, i just dont want to waste money on something that wont work... there must be someone here with stereo or any extra weight in there trunk who can recommend me something...
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Re: Shocks upgrade
I think I remember reading somewhere that the Konis are a little stiffer when set to full stiff then the Belsteins are, and the Belsteins are made more for the high performance cruiser... Konis are for the high performance racing enthusiast.
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Re: Shocks upgrade
Oh. Sorry about that, then. I didn't realize they had some that would work with lowered cars. Still, I would choose KONIs for the reasons Racing Geek listed.
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After you get your new shocks and with all ur stereo equip. and urself in the car and still a little low in back u could also get thicker insulators for the springs to raise u up slightly unless ur 1" too low then u got to find new springs. Later.
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Re: Shocks upgrade
Using thicker spring isolators will only raise the height of the vehicle, they won't help prevent it from bottoming out. After all, your not changing the spring rate using that method.
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I have a heavy box with 2 subs and an amp in the trunk, with a Prokit and Koni yellows, I have never bottomed out.
I would put the whatever shocks you decide with, and go from there. It's easy to swap out the spacers if you end up needed to.
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