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Old 02-21-2002, 09:30 PM
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Bilstein or koni

i see a lot of ppl here use koni but nobody ever talk's about bilstein. i really dont want an ajustable shock that's why i'm leaning towards bilstein. witch is a beter all around shock and why.
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I am running Bilstein sports with springs and love them.
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Car: 91 Camaro RS
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: Pro-Built Automatic/Vigilante 2800
I have Bilstein struts up front and I love them also. Soon the back KYB's will be replaced.
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Car: 1985 Camaro
Engine: .040" over 350
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 9-bolt with 3.45s
My vote is for Bilsteins. They are pricey but I'm told they are worth every penny.
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anybody use bilstein's to autoX.
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Car: 86 LG4 & 92 TBI Firebird
Engine: The Mighty 305!
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
I like my Bilsteins. Plus they can be modified to be adjustable supposedly.
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Car: 91 Camaro RS
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They look mean too. I compared them to my old KYB's before installing them, the shaft coming out of the Bilstein's made the KYB's look like pencils. They just look like they could take any sort of abuse you could give them.
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I run bilsteins with OE springs and love them. I auto-x with them, and they work great.
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I'll chip in here, I have a '91 T/A with Bilstein's, a '91 GTA with Koni's. Comfort wise, the Bilstein's are nicer, less brutal. Cornering wise, the Koni SA are superior, they barely deflect, while the Bilstein are noticeably softer. Not a big difference, but noticeable. Depending on what you value more, Bilstein offers better comfort, Koni's better all out handling.

Later, Dave '01 WS6, '91 GTA, '91 T/A
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