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noolah123 12-31-2009 04:53 PM

Shocks and SUbframe
 
I am looking at getting new shocks and sub frame connector. I saw a pretty good deal on ebay for a grantanelli, i think they are called, 2 point sub frame connector. Any feedback from them? I am not looking to make my car a 700 hp beast, may add a cam setup in the future but that is about it. Also I was debating over the bilstein hd shocks, the kyb adjustable shocks, or the kyb gas adjust ones. Any clue as to what would be better for me? The car is not a dd but it is not a race car either. More of a weekend street cruiser type. Any help is appreciated.

LTb1ow 12-31-2009 04:58 PM

I would get a set of two point UMI SFCs. If you can get em welded in get that version, if not, get the bolt on ones.

As for shocks, what kind of racing did you have in mind?

wretched73 12-31-2009 06:30 PM

UMI SFCssss :drool:

Got mine today...
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w...91231-1229.jpg

deadtrend1 12-31-2009 07:25 PM

JSPerformance can hook you up with a set of UMI subframe connectors and shocks. He running a special on strange shocks right now too.

BigAls87Z28 12-31-2009 09:54 PM

Strange shocks might be too race for him. I would go with a set of standard replacemetn shocks from Monroe, Gabriel, KYB.
I did a search on the KYB AGX's, and Ive heard good and bad. I put Bilstiens on my 87, and love them. Nothing to adjust, just great performance all the time.

bandit88 01-01-2010 08:31 AM

Jsperformance is the place to go!

KirkEvil 01-01-2010 05:42 PM

I have the KYB AGX's. They are better than stockers but Im not impressed by them for the money.

wretched73 01-01-2010 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KirkEvil (Post 669381)
I have the KYB AGX's. They are better than stockers but Im not impressed by them for the money.

So do I, nothing really worth screaming and yelling about

noolah123 01-01-2010 07:03 PM

I may go kyb gas adjust, because i can get them at a good price. i dont need anything too crazy. the bilsteins would be nice but i dont think i can really afford them. and since i need them soon, that may be the route i go. anyone hear anything about them?

LTb1ow 01-01-2010 10:36 PM

Well what are you looking for?

I got a pair of rear summit three way adjustable shocks for 70 shipped and they have stiffened the rear riding qualities quite substantially. I would say they are mostly for drag racing though, not sure how autoX guys setup their suspensions.

MonmouthCtyAntz 01-14-2010 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28 (Post 669308)
Strange shocks might be too race for him. I would go with a set of standard replacemetn shocks from Monroe, Gabriel, KYB.
I did a search on the KYB AGX's, and Ive heard good and bad. I put Bilstiens on my 87, and love them. Nothing to adjust, just great performance all the time.

Monroe and Gabriel are worse then the stock decarbons....I should know I have monroes :rofl:

WildBillyT 01-14-2010 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by noolah123 (Post 669390)
I may go kyb gas adjust, because i can get them at a good price. i dont need anything too crazy. the bilsteins would be nice but i dont think i can really afford them. and since i need them soon, that may be the route i go. anyone hear anything about them?

The white shocks? Pass. Valving is all wrong on most cars, and they wear out fast from what I remember.

Slow-V6 01-16-2010 08:38 AM

I have Mac 2 point subframes. They were 89.99 when I bought them 4 years ago.

Blacdout96 01-16-2010 08:51 AM

One... simple... sentence. you get what you pay for.

Tru2Chevy 01-16-2010 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonmouthCtyAntz (Post 672405)
Monroe and Gabriel are worse then the stock decarbons....I should know I have monroes :rofl:

http://www.monroe.com/products/products_default.asp

Monroe offers several shock lines, from the fairly crappy Monroe Matics, up to the Sensa-Tracs, which are a pretty nice shock for the money.

- Justin

deadtrend1 01-17-2010 06:45 AM

yea, I have/had Sensa-Tracs in my truck for a few years. Seem to be alright.


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