NOS Original Shocks

[xlr8nflorida]

I see these quite often for $150 for 2 shocks.

Is that a good deal?

Also, I notice these actuators sell for a ton new but this might be another option: http://www.captainzcnc.com/

[Sgreg]

Hell of a deal if you have the hardware.

[xlr8nflorida]

Hell of a deal if you have the hardware.


What do you mean, the hardware?

[GOLDCYLON]

The cups the clips the bushings and the doughnuts. None of that hardware comes with those shocks.

[-=Jeff=-]

I see these quite often for $150 for 2 shocks.

Is that a good deal?

Also, I notice these actuators sell for a ton new but this might be another option: http://www.captainzcnc.com/


Not sure if they are TRUE NOS.. I will know when I get them :-D

[HAWAIIZR-1]

I bought a set and they are as stated. I wish they had the rear too!

[-=Jeff=-]

I bought a set and they are as stated. I wish they had the rear too!

Yeah I emailed about that.. they said they sold out some time ago

EDIT:
Hey Craig, are the decals the SAME as your OEM Shocks?

Also I figure I will get my spare pair of Rears rebuilt to match the fronts..

still ends up being cheaper

[ZR1Vette]

I purchased the $150 FX3 front Bilstein shocks and they are correct units (sans the pieces GOLDCYLON notes...but are on your car anyway unless worn or damaged).

Jeff....concerning the labels...they are different
New Bilstein shock>>
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/MRBLU/ZR1frntBilsteinShocknew.jpg

OEM on my ZR>>
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/MRBLU/ZR1frntBilsteinShockold.jpg

On the OEM label DELCO appears

[GOLDCYLON]

Yeah I emailed about that.. they said they sold out some time ago

He probably wished he had tons of them I emailed him about rears as well. I dont know why those rears are a bugger to find.

[-=Jeff=-]

While they are correct replacements they are not OEM. they are aftermarket..

I talked with a guy from Bilstein about this on Thursday.. They are the direct replacement but are not OEM, so the valving is a slight different (harder) then the TRUE OEM fronts. The Bilstein guy also stated that the OEM ones will have DELCO, the replacements will not.

I also asked if it would be an issue for ride with the OEM rears and these new fronts.. he said probably not.

in my case, needing to conserve funds, I bought a pair and will have them grooved for Coilovers, I will also have my spare rear grooved to in hopes of getting those sent to Bilstein for a refresh at the end of the year.

As for hardware.. are the cups and washer really hard to find? I have a complete set of used Bilstein shocks with hardware. but now will have 2 pairs of fronts and one pair of rears plus the set on the car..

I also asked what the difference (if any) front to rear.. he said the valving is different (other then the obvious 'T' bar)

[White Bullet]

I see these quite often for $150 for 2 shocks.

Is that a good deal?

Also, I notice these actuators sell for a ton new but this might be another option: http://www.captainzcnc.com/

Ok, I am confused? If I understand you are able to find 2 FX3 shocks for $150. Where? I need some.:cheers:. Thanks

[-=Jeff=-]

Ok, I am confused? If I understand you are able to find 2 FX3 shocks for $150. Where? I need some.:cheers:. Thanks

Yes only fronts.. he has no rears

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-90-91-CORVETTE-ZR-1-FRONT-SHOCKS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em14Q QhashZitem370163989081QQitemZ370163989081QQptZMoto rsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[White Bullet]

Yes only fronts.. he has no rears

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-90-91-CORVETTE-ZR-1-FRONT-SHOCKS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em14Q QhashZitem370163989081QQitemZ370163989081QQptZMoto rsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Thanks -=Jeff=-:cheers:.

[tomtom72]

Now that's strange that the Bilstein guy would say the replacement shocks are valved stiffer. Unless the ones I bought from eShocks.com are different yet?

My new ones, all 4, are decidedly softer than the OE units from BG. I could never use the performance setting on NYC/surban roads or highways, too stiff. The replacement ones I can use the performance setting without a kidney belt and my eyeballs don't vibrate.:icon_scra

[-=Jeff=-]

Now that's strange that the Bilstein guy would say the replacement shocks are valved stiffer. Unless the ones I bought from eShocks.com are different yet?

My new ones, all 4, are decidedly softer than the OE units from BG. I could never use the performance setting on NYC/surban roads or highways, too stiff. The replacement ones I can use the performance setting without a kidney belt and my eyeballs don't vibrate.:icon_scra

Dunno, that is what I was told, he said GM wanted a touch softer.. if the shock were worn though, maybe that is why the new seem softer

[tomtom72]

Oh yea my OEM ones were quite shot with respect to controlling body movement over undulating pavement in the up & down plane....it got progressively worse as time went by.