Bilsteins or.....?

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99-04 Cobra aftermarket Tokico HP shocks for the rear?

Which is better or are they close? Both are designed for lowering springs.
 
DLF said:
Get Koni's while you still can...
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I really should... arrgh, I'm putting myself in a time crunch to get this done to get to the first track outing, but maybe I should just say screw it, I won't be ready right away and just get the Konis. It is somewhat of a money issue at this point, but I'd rather spend the extra to get the best "drag-friendly" setup on springs. I don't want a daily driver setup because I'm going to drive it daily anyways. At the track is really where it counts for me. If I don't run low 13s, I've stuck my foot in my mouth.
 
Not much, maybe $70 difference. I should just say screw it and get the Konis. The adjustability feature on the Konis is what grabs me over the Bilsteins. If I am going to be fighting to get my 60' times down, I think the Konis are going to take the cake there.

SATURN5 said:
I paid like $50 for a set of 30K mine Bilstiens.
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If I came across a deal like that I would get them, but I'm not seeing deals like that on the Bilsteins anywhere. The last clown on ebay wanted $160 shipped for a used set and I've seen them new for $190 with free shippng. Sometimes I don't understand where these ebay sellers are coming from, but it sure isn't planet EARTH.
 
driller said:
Koni adjustable?
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DLF said:
Get Koni's while you still can...
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KStromberg said:
I really should... arrgh, I'm putting myself in a time crunch to get this done to get to the first track outing, but maybe I should just say screw it, I won't be ready right away and just get the Konis. It is somewhat of a money issue at this point, but I'd rather spend the extra to get the best "drag-friendly" setup on springs. I don't want a daily driver setup because I'm going to drive it daily anyways. At the track is really where it counts for me. If I don't run low 13s, I've stuck my foot in my mouth.
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Well, the two people that have suggested Koni's in this thread are both quicker than you at the track. :cool:
 
KStromberg said:
True, I was running on cheap chitty Arnotts from Autozone. :p

Ok, Konis it is. I'll check with that ebay seller. There, I'm listening!
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Check Tire Rack (I updated my post above), I found a better deal for you. :)
 
the1andonlygr81 said:
thats obviosly not a rear on the pic, but it says rear shock so its a generic pic, then it says to look for compatability chart that i cant find. ive got the am air, but its sloppy would like to get good stiff springs, what should i use as reference that will fit the strut i have?
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If you're asking me, then take a breath and ask a question that I can understand. :confused:
 
DLF said:
Don't hesitate, or you'll miss out!
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im not sure i understand. if i have coil overs and want to buy springs, when they ask what vehicle i cant say mark viii , so what do i use with american air conversion? is that what thunderbirds have coil overs, i dont know? and tire rack has bilsteins cheap.
 
the1andonlygr81 said:
im not sure i understand. if i have coil overs and want to buy springs, when they ask what vehicle i cant say mark viii , so what do i use with american air conversion? is that what thunderbirds have coil overs, i dont know? and tire rack has bilsteins cheap.
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That last comment that you quoted wasn't directed at you. :rolleyes:

I can't help you with the AA conversion setup, as I've never seen it. I don't know if the front shocks in that kit will accept T-Bird springs. They probably will, but I don't know it for a fact.
 
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