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Topic: Shocks

in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling


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Shocks

Posted: 11/8/15 8:57am Message 1 of 6
Chic
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Alexandria, VA - USA
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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 10:10am Message 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.

Re: Shocks

Posted: 11/8/15 11:54am Message 3 of 6
Chic
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Alexandria, VA - USA
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Vette(s): 1982 Collector Edition
Thank you, will investigate that brand.  Chic


Re: Shocks

Posted: 11/8/15 3:56pm Message 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.

3.54 Dana 44
'69 "N11" Sidepipes
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Re: Shocks

Posted: 11/8/15 5:21pm Message 5 of 6
Chic
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Alexandria, VA - USA
Joined: 11/2/2015
Posts: 24
Vette(s): 1982 Collector Edition
KYB's are looking like awful good.  Thanks guys for the advice.  Will follow your lead.  Chic


Re: Shocks

Posted: 11/9/15 7:12am Message 6 of 6
dwa175
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leesburg, FL - USA
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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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