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Where is the cheapest place to get Blistein shocks?

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Old 09-17-2001, 02:49 PM
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Default Where is the cheapest place to get Blistein shocks?

I just got my neuspeed sport spring and need to order some shocks. I need to save some money, so the cheaper the better.
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Default I ordered mine from Carparts.com using the coupon.

The backorder meant I waited a long while, but I saved a good bit of money. I spent 310 for all 4 corners.
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Yup. He's right.
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Default Regular Bilsteins are diferent from the Neuspeed ones, just keep that in mind..

by the way, I made a typo in leather, I'll fix soon.
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Shox.com sells Bilsteins with identical grooves to the Neuspeeds. Same thing, costs less.
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Now I find this out? Min were ~740ish installed.. and I LOVE them....
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Default Shox.com has 'em for about $100 less than most places that sell Neuspeed Bilsteins.....

Did you do springs too?

I've been considering doing ONLY shocks on my sport package springs. I've heard a number of tuners recommend this as a great setup.
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Default Well thats what I did, Tony at greedspeed said this which convinced me..

"I'll make money on springs, plus they are easier to put back on, but I suggest using the OEM sport springs since they are german quality springs and 9002, yes 2, certified, which is very, very hard to get.

Plus I'd like the ground clearance going in the snow, I plan on Ski Trips to Mammoth/Big Bear, and maybe Tahoe...

Mine are on their lowest "perch".
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Default Wow. FINALLY someone who has done this. Can you describe how it changed the ride?.....

Any pix?

Are your wheel gaps equal with both fronts and rears on the lowest perches? I heard someone the other day say that if you wanted equal gaps, go lowest on the front, and middle on the rear. Although he was referring to using them with H&R sports...


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