Will early FX3 front shocks be available again? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Matt B · 06-27-2021

Right after I got my ZR I thought about stocking up some rare parts that might become unavailable at a time.
Unfortunately front FX3 shocks for 91 models sold faster than I could buy them. All shops (at least the ones I know) have none available.
I read that Bilstein even stopped making them...

Are there any facts known? Will they return to the shelves?

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CamP · 06-27-2021

I spoke to a Bilstein representative last month and he said they will producing them at some point. Summit shows them back ordered until August.

Matt B · 06-28-2021

Ah, very well! Thanks for sharing this.

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Norwegianmopar · 06-28-2021

Willcox Corvette has them in stock now.

"Search results for: 'Fx3'" https://willcoxcorvette.com/catalogs..._year=41&q=Fx3

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evolutionross · 07-01-2021

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Originally Posted by CamP

I spoke to a Bilstein representative last month and he said they will producing them at some point. Summit shows them back ordered until August.

I ordered a set from AJ USA last Thanksgiving on a Black Friday deal. The fronts have shown up and they emailed me last week about the rears. Bilstein has moved my ETA to mid September "due to ongoing supply issues". Meanwhile, the fronts are installed and what a difference! The rear has much more bounce than the front. Can't wait for the rears!

Ross

CamP · 07-01-2021

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Originally Posted by evolutionross

I ordered a set from AJ USA last Thanksgiving on a Black Friday deal. The fronts have shown up and they emailed me last week about the rears. Bilstein has moved my ETA to mid September "due to ongoing supply issues". Meanwhile, the fronts are installed and what a difference! The rear has much more bounce than the front. Can't wait for the rears!

Ross

Rockauto has the rears in stock.

evolutionross · 07-01-2021

@Camp They only have one in stock for $286

I paid $385 for two of them. I don't have them, mind you

CamP · 07-02-2021

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Originally Posted by evolutionross

@Camp They only have one in stock for $286

I paid $385 for two of them. I don't have them, mind you

Yeah, they are $178 each for 90-91 rear shocks, but the 92-up rears are $100 more.

Matt B · 07-02-2021

AJ doesn't ship to Germany... I've seen the rears at Rockauto (considering shipping and taxes every 1 buck I spend less on purchase saves me 2.5 bucks on the overall bill, so Rock is my preferred source) but not ordered as it doesn't make much sense to have rears only...
The other option would be a 92-95 conversation instead to ensure availability.

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Erik · 07-02-2021

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Originally Posted by Matt B

AJ doesn't ship to Germany... I've seen the rears at Rockauto (considering shipping and taxes every 1 buck I spend less on purchase saves me 2.5 bucks on the overall bill, so Rock is my preferred source) but not ordered as it doesn't make much sense to have rears only...
The other option would be a 92-95 conversation instead to ensure availability.

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The 92+ is a nice upgrade anyway. You just have to find the later control box, and you end up with a better setup.

06-27-2021	#1
Matt B Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Beautiful Bavaria Posts: 522	Will early FX3 front shocks be available again? Right after I got my ZR I thought about stocking up some rare parts that might become unavailable at a time. Unfortunately front FX3 shocks for 91 models sold faster than I could buy them. All shops (at least the ones I know) have none available. I read that Bilstein even stopped making them... Are there any facts known? Will they return to the shelves? Sent from my SM-G991B using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app __________________ ZR-1 #638/1991

06-27-2021	#2
CamP Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: fort worth Posts: 181	Re: Will early FX3 front shocks be available again? I spoke to a Bilstein representative last month and he said they will producing them at some point. Summit shows them back ordered until August.

06-28-2021	#3
Matt B Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Beautiful Bavaria Posts: 522	Re: Will early FX3 front shocks be available again? Ah, very well! Thanks for sharing this. Sent from my SM-G991B using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app __________________ ZR-1 #638/1991

07-01-2021	#7
evolutionross Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Phoenix, MD Posts: 91	Re: Will early FX3 front shocks be available again? @Camp They only have one in stock for $286 I paid $385 for two of them. I don't have them, mind you __________________ 1992 ZR1 #501 in crap condition Functionally great, cosmetically terrible Haibeck intake porting and tuning Stainless works headers Corsa exhaust Forgeline wheels on their second life [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

07-02-2021	#9
Matt B Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Beautiful Bavaria Posts: 522	Re: Will early FX3 front shocks be available again? AJ doesn't ship to Germany... I've seen the rears at Rockauto (considering shipping and taxes every 1 buck I spend less on purchase saves me 2.5 bucks on the overall bill, so Rock is my preferred source) but not ordered as it doesn't make much sense to have rears only... The other option would be a 92-95 conversation instead to ensure availability. Sent from my SM-G991B using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app __________________ ZR-1 #638/1991