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Posted: 11/8/15 8:57amMessage 1 of 6
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Alexandria, VA - USA
Joined: 11/2/2015
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Vette(s): 1982 Collector Edition
Hi Folks, just purchased a 1982 C3 Collector Edition.  Love it.  Looking to begin to refresh my CE, what shocks should I put on?  Thanks.  Chic
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Re: Shocks

Posted: 11/8/15 10:10amMessage 2 of 6
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Vette(s): 1976 Silver/Firethorn. L48, 4spd. Original 2 bolt, vortec heads, 9.4:1 CR, Speed Pro Cam: 224/224@0.050, 112 LSA, Eagle Steel Crank.
I think the Bilsteins are probably considered the best shocks for our cars but they're expensive.  I put KYB gas-a-just on mine years ago and I think they're great - loads better than what I had previously and good value for the money.   

 

1976 Silver/Firethorn.  L48, 4spd.  Original 2 bolt, vortec heads, 9.4:1 CR, Speed Pro Cam: 224/224@0.050, 112 LSA, Eagle Steel Crank.
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Posted: 11/8/15 11:54amMessage 3 of 6
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Thank you, will investigate that brand.  Chic
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Posted: 11/8/15 3:56pmMessage 4 of 6
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WEST SENECA, NY - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.
I've had KYB's on the '81 for near 15 years now. Great all around shock imo. Bilsteins are the Cadillac of shocks. 


GEN III 5.7L "LS6" Engine swap
TKO500 5 spd.

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'69 "N11" Sidepipes
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Re: Shocks

Posted: 11/8/15 5:21pmMessage 5 of 6
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Alexandria, VA - USA
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Vette(s): 1982 Collector Edition
KYB's are looking like awful good.  Thanks guys for the advice.  Will follow your lead.  Chic
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Posted: 11/9/15 7:12amMessage 6 of 6
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Vette(s): 1979 coupe and now 2007 c-6
kybs    like riding in new car  but still car is noisy   dwa
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