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Old Nov 17, 2006 | 08:12 AM
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Default Non Adjustable shocks + springs queston.

Wich ones work best? I dont really need 32+ ways of adjustment as i would rather not fck with it nonstop. I dont want the car sitting on the ground either as i live where crappy roads reign. So who has experince with just a shock and spring kit? I will track the car but maybe 2-3 times a year if that. I mostly drive around on curvy backroads, as i live in the boondocks. Are there any companies i could call that could set a package up like this? Is the hotchkis kit good? the one with the sway bars and everything?

And yes i have searched.
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Old Nov 17, 2006 | 08:19 AM
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i luv my nismo, I really don't think it lower the cars more than 1/4" , rides better than stock
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Old Nov 17, 2006 | 10:16 AM
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The major cost advantage of low cost adjustable shocks is you can keep readjusting them to return the diminished stiffness as they wear.

By 60,000 miles most shocks are very worn and deliver less than half the as new rebound stiffness............so instead of replacing them you just tweek them tighter a notch every year or so.
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Old Nov 17, 2006 | 11:00 AM
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I looked at the nismo ones im not paying 1600$ for that. I think i should be able to find shocks springs, sway bars for under 1k$ the hotchkis setup looks nice but lacks shocks. Any shock recomedations for them?
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Old Nov 17, 2006 | 06:33 PM
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check out the Bilstein Sport shocks IMHO the one of the best non-adjustable shocks out there.
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Old Nov 18, 2006 | 11:32 AM
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http://www.thezstore.com/store/merch...ry_Code=PSDC14
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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 02:38 AM
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Bilsteins would work great coupled with a set of Hotchkis or Tein S Tech - nice drop, nothing crazy, and still be very compliant for day to day (and not be pricey either)
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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 07:07 AM
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Bilstein H.D.'s don't have the control range to cover stiffer then oem springs, your better off with oem springs or your other aftermarket shock option's. Though Jack at Bilstein will be more then happy to revalve them for you (at a per shock cost that is lower then what Koni's cost to revalve).
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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 01:57 PM
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I used a set with some Tein S Techs and they worked out very nicely (pure street car), even with 19's on the car
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