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Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling

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Posted: 6/30/03 7:11pmMessage 11 of 18
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took off my new KYB GR2s to install Blisteen the only way to travel have new 460 springs in front they were very mushy to soft, thought I blew it and needed a better spring, wrong changed shocks now she handles perfect ..................
Blisteen is also recomended for composit or fyberglass rear springs

went with Blisteen sport shock Hi Pressure Gas |thumb|

|UPDATED|6/30/2003 7:11:41 PM|/UPDATED|
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Posted: 7/4/03 9:45pmMessage 12 of 18
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For anyone interested in the KYB GR-2's, check Vansteel (1-800-418-5397) for the best pricing at $31.99ea. They were well represented at Bloomington and were very helpful with a thorough explanation on how to replace the rear spring.
|cheers|

'69 350/350 conv.

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Posted: 7/5/03 8:25pmMessage 13 of 18
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Vette(s): 1980 L82 Dark Metallic Green Coupe, Gymkhana Suspension, AM/FM/CB, GM ZZ383....nice....
Actually the KYB shocks I put on are not the GR-2s. I put on the KYB high pressure shock as recommended by Ecklers (also listed as their best seller replacement for Bilstein). These are guaranteed not to fade....forever, and run about $40 each. I'm sure I would be happy with Bilstein since I like a stiff ride, but I think with her age, she is better with these.
 
1980 L82 (5069 made), Dark Green Metalic (844 made)
Gymkhana Suspension, AM/FM/CB, Sporting a ZZ383......... 
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Posted: 7/7/03 11:17pmMessage 14 of 18
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Vette(s): 1979 Red #72 C3 Corvette,T-350,Black interior,air,tilt/tele,K&N.And a 1978 Olds Cutlass 350/350,auto,air,2-dr.,buckets
What you guys think about the KYB Gas-a-Just shocks?Locally here theyre about $50-60 each.Summit has them for $27.95 each. |cheers|

Jon,-Majestic Glass Corvette Club-....Red #72,blk.interior,1979 C3 Corvette-TH350,Weiand,Holley,glass tops,Pioneer,3.55's,K&N,Dynomax,Flowmaster 40's,Energy Suspension,Spicer,VB&P(pics soon); 1978 Olds Cutlass Supreme 350/350,Dk. Blue 2-door Coupe-Hotchkis,PST,K&N,XM...'99 Mitsubishi Galant GTZ V6,black/grey leather,intake,strut bars,tint... |IMG|http://www.msnusers.com/cutlasscorvetteworkinprogress/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=63|/IMG|

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Posted: 7/10/03 7:53pmMessage 15 of 18
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The low pressure gas is designed to be used with the fiberglass rear spring and the high pressure gas is best with all metal springs. |cheers|

'69 350/350 conv.

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Posted: 2/15/04 11:49pmMessage 16 of 18
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Vette(s): Restored 1979 White Corvette. Bought in 1996, put over 40,000 miles on it, and now in the middle of doing minor repairs.(Interior, rear suspension)
thanks for all the info on all the shocks i'm in the market for a new set myself and my vett was born in 1979 and I was born 1956 so we both need forgivin so i'l stay with KYB'S THANKS PHIL.| |wavey| |bouncy|
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Posted: 2/16/04 12:14amMessage 17 of 18
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Vette(s): 1979 Red #72 C3 Corvette,T-350,Black interior,air,tilt/tele,K&N.And a 1978 Olds Cutlass 350/350,auto,air,2-dr.,buckets
How do they line up pricewise? I know the Koni's are a little pricey..how about the Bilsteins,etc? |biggrin|

Jon,-Majestic Glass Corvette Club-....Red #72,blk.interior,1979 C3 Corvette-TH350,Weiand,Holley,glass tops,Pioneer,3.55's,K&N,Dynomax,Flowmaster 40's,Energy Suspension,Spicer,VB&P(pics soon); 1978 Olds Cutlass Supreme 350/350,Dk. Blue 2-door Coupe-Hotchkis,PST,K&N,XM...'99 Mitsubishi Galant GTZ V6,black/grey leather,intake,strut bars,tint... |IMG|http://www.msnusers.com/cutlasscorvetteworkinprogress/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=63|/IMG|

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Posted: 2/16/04 9:12amMessage 18 of 18
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
Just an off note. On reply metioned local, and Summit. For me Summit is local. Summit Racing is only 5 1/2 miles from my front door. It's a fun place to visit. Now back to our thread already in progress. |saluteflag|

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