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rhipsher · 07-18-2010

I've been browsing all kinds of sites that sell coil over kits for our cars and the kits range from single adjustable for $1,699 to double adjustable for $2,299 Which is not a cheap upgrade by any means. Not that I expected it to be cheap. Where do the guys that have coil overs already on their Z's get their kit. What are my options? Lowest price to most expensive?

I'd still like to be able to use my Bilstiens. Or is it better to go with the shocks that come with the kit?

sammy · 07-18-2010

having coil overs that use the bilstiens so i can still use the fx3 in the car to me is the way to go. i went with the rippie set up and sent my scocks out to bilstien to have them rebuilt and set up for the spring perches

-=Jeff=- · 07-18-2010

I put my own together, if you use existing shocks I am at $500 in parts. this also does not include Carter's mounting pieces that he worked out with Demps

A26B · 07-18-2010

The shocks need to be grooved for the rings that position the shock inside the coil.

Like sammy, I used the Doug Rippie coil over kit without shocks & sent my shocks to Bilstien for inspection, re-valving (morrocan) and grooving. Re-valving is an option, grooving is required.

Your should be able to do the job for less than your quotes.

rhipsher · 07-18-2010

I just checked out doug rippies kit. DRM24-510 FX3. yeah! Now I can deal with $945. My bilsteins and actuators are in a box. I need to send them to bilstein to be rebuilt/morraca valving for $100 a shock. So I'm looking at $1500 for everything. Once I find out what I need for spacing the front sway bar off the frame and mounts for the rear machining my own is not a problem. Just need to know.

GOLDCYLON · 07-24-2010

Im running the DRM kit with the FX-3 Bilsteins system retained. Best of both worlds. I was lucky to get kit from Bob on the board here and the ZF-Doc did the rest to include the shock groving.

carter200 · 07-24-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhipsher

Once I find out what I need for spacing the front sway bar off the frame and mounts for the rear. Just need to know.

I make these items at CT Machining. When you are ready contact me

Read Demp's write up on what is needed besides my brackets.

Blackhk, your items ship out on Tuesday ;-)

bdw18_123 · 07-24-2010

Good info guys! Dynomite, I think you need to add this thread to your "Solutions" page!

07-18-2010	#1
rhipsher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,314	To all coil over guys. I've been browsing all kinds of sites that sell coil over kits for our cars and the kits range from single adjustable for $1,699 to double adjustable for $2,299 Which is not a cheap upgrade by any means. Not that I expected it to be cheap. Where do the guys that have coil overs already on their Z's get their kit. What are my options? Lowest price to most expensive? I'd still like to be able to use my Bilstiens. Or is it better to go with the shocks that come with the kit?

07-18-2010	#2
sammy Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lone Pine, CA Posts: 580	Re: To all coil over guys. having coil overs that use the bilstiens so i can still use the fx3 in the car to me is the way to go. i went with the rippie set up and sent my scocks out to bilstien to have them rebuilt and set up for the spring perches

07-18-2010	#3
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,161	Re: To all coil over guys. I put my own together, if you use existing shocks I am at $500 in parts. this also does not include Carter's mounting pieces that he worked out with Demps __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Shelby Series 1 - Wilwood Brakes Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

07-18-2010	#4
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia, OK Posts: 3,399	Re: To all coil over guys. The shocks need to be grooved for the rings that position the shock inside the coil. Like sammy, I used the Doug Rippie coil over kit without shocks & sent my shocks to Bilstien for inspection, re-valving (morrocan) and grooving. Re-valving is an option, grooving is required. Your should be able to do the job for less than your quotes. __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.

07-18-2010	#5
rhipsher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,314	Re: To all coil over guys. I just checked out doug rippies kit. DRM24-510 FX3. yeah! Now I can deal with $945. My bilsteins and actuators are in a box. I need to send them to bilstein to be rebuilt/morraca valving for $100 a shock. So I'm looking at $1500 for everything. Once I find out what I need for spacing the front sway bar off the frame and mounts for the rear machining my own is not a problem. Just need to know.

07-24-2010	#6
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,117	Re: To all coil over guys. Im running the DRM kit with the FX-3 Bilsteins system retained. Best of both worlds. I was lucky to get kit from Bob on the board here and the ZF-Doc did the rest to include the shock groving. __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

07-24-2010	#8
bdw18_123 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Prather, CA Posts: 804	Re: To all coil over guys. Good info guys! Dynomite, I think you need to add this thread to your "Solutions" page!