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Car: 90 formula
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: 700r4
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Bilstiens are nice, but way to expensive for me! I'm going to replace struts. What's everyones thoughts on the best bang for the buck?
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Car: 1987 Black IROC-Z (SOLD)
Best bang for the buck are Bilstiens Structs & shocks. I still have the factory Bilstiens on my 87 IROC-Z and they are as good as the day the car left the Dealers lot. My opinion.
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From: Elgin, IL
Car: 1997 Corvette
Engine: LS1
Transmission: 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 2.73 IRS
I've heard the KYB GR-2 struts up front and KYB Gas-A-Just shocks out back are supposed to work really well on these cars. That's why I picked up a set on these forums...couldn't beat the $115 shipped with anything else.
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Car: 86 LG4 & 92 TBI Firebird
Engine: The Mighty 305!
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Best are Bilstein or Koni Yellows if you want Adj.
KYB GR2s will work fine for most people and are much cheaper.
KYB GR2s will work fine for most people and are much cheaper.
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From: LaGrange (10min from Poughkeepsie), NY
Car: 1992 Camaro RS - not real slow anymore...
Engine: SPDC 360 MAF EFI /w a Holley Stealth Ram
Transmission: T5 untill it blows up from to much torque
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I'll stick with my bilstiens. :hail:
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From: Walnut Creek, CA
Car: 1988 Camaro Sport Coupe Convertible
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Transmission: I can go forwards and backwards
I have the typical gas a just and GR2 KYB shock/strut setup. I lowered my car at the same time and the control just sucked until I rebuilt the steering linkage and put in a wonderbar. They feel nice and stiff, but a little too much once I start hitting bumps in the road.
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Car: 91 Red Sled
Axle/Gears: 10bolt Richmond 3.73 Torsen
Definatly Bilstiens. They're worth the cost and I think their build quality is second to none. Check out the diameter of the actual strut vs any other shock and you'll see why they have a lifetime warrenty.... it's HUGE.
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From: Bonner Springs, KS
Car: 1995 Corvette
Engine: LT1
Transmission: 6 spd Manual
Axle/Gears: Dana 44, 3:45:1
Here's a comparison thread between stock struts and bilsteins that shows why I think I'm just gonna save up for the bilsteins:
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=253624
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=253624
also have a much better warranty with the bilsteins...koni second but they are pricey. kyb i wouldn't bother unless your selling the car and want the buyer to have good suspension for a week.
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From: Kaneohe,HI
Car: 89 RS
Engine: 383 in building process
Transmission: 700r4
Originally posted by cejohns
OK.. I've saved $350.. Where's the best price to but the bilstiens?
OK.. I've saved $350.. Where's the best price to but the bilstiens?
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=235688
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