Date: 12-11-05 11:17 From: johnpaul Subject: sport springs
if i get 1.25" H&R sport springs on my '74 tii would i need to get aftermarket shock absorbers or could i just use the stock ones.
to give you some idea as to how low my car is right now; the bottom of my fender is 2 inches from the top of the tire on the front and 1.5 in the back.
Date: 12-11-05 11:38 From: ridr4lif in East Hampton, NY Subject: Re: sport springs
I also have 1 1/4 H&R's and i run Bilstein Sport shocks. They seem to work fine.
I replaced the original shocks in my car with Boge's, but they didnt seem to last long at all. I was suprised. Ive had the billy's for almost 3 years and they still feel brand new.
Date: 12-12-05 01:55 From: johnpaul Subject: Re: sport springs
did you install all of it at the same time or did you install the springs then drive it for awhile and realize that you needed better shocks. i am looking for ways to save money so if i dont need shocks i wont ge them
Date: 12-12-05 07:38 From: c.d.iesel in South West Connecticut - Darien = The Right Coast Subject: sport springs
....don't bother with the springs untill
you can afford the shocks to go with them.
Springs and shocks are a complete system.
Replacing the springs and using the old shocks is a foolish repair.
Do it once and do it right. _________________ 1976 BMW 2002 #2743711(sorry I sold it 12/25/06)
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Date: 12-12-05 08:39 From: ridr4lif in East Hampton, NY Subject: Re: sport springs
johnpaul wrote:
did you install all of it at the same time or did you install the springs then drive it for awhile and realize that you needed better shocks. i am looking for ways to save money so if i dont need shocks i wont ge them
No, sorry i posted kinda late at nite. I did the H&R springs and bilstein shocks at the same time. Car handled much better afterwards.
I was just mentioning that when i had OE Boge's, they werent good.
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