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Which shocks for an 87 Carrera?
What are your recommendations for shocks on a stock 87 Carrera?
My car is not a daily driver, its a street car with an occasional DE. Two thoughts so far are original boge's or Bilstein HD's. Thanks, Jack |
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10-14-2003, 09:58 AM
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Bilstein Sports, got them on my '88 and they are great!
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10-14-2003, 10:17 AM
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Bilstein heavy duty for my cab as recommended by TRE. I don't do DE. Just street driving. It's like gliding on carpet compared to my original 17 year old Boge. It's worth it. $750 installed. Alignment additional $100.
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10-14-2003, 02:38 PM
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I got the bilstein sports as well. That with a front end alignment made the car handle like new. One of the best things I have done to my car
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10-14-2003, 02:52 PM
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my 84 came with bilstein HD's and they were great, the 87 I just bought came with boge's and the PO just replaced them and I can't stand them so I'm switching them over to bilstein's ASAP.
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10-14-2003, 03:00 PM
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Thanks guys, I think I am going with Bilstein sports.
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10-14-2003, 03:03 PM
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I've heard some guys go with hd's in front and sports in back but I don't know the explanation--can someone chime in who has this setup?
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10-14-2003, 04:20 PM
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I read a post on that subject that said Bilstein did not recomend that combo.
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10-14-2003, 04:23 PM
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Ok...guess I'll be different. I have Koni sport (yellow) adjustable shocks on my 89 and they are excellent.
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10-14-2003, 04:24 PM
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I've heard from plenty that the HD's upfront and the Sports in the rear are THE way to go. This is not some crackpot theory - it's very popular. I had it too and my car kicked a$s on the track.
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10-14-2003, 05:07 PM
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I've had a variety of Konis and Bilsteins on different Porsches over the years.
For a street 911, I really like the Bilstein HDs. Great handling, and great ride, too. |
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10-14-2003, 05:10 PM
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10-14-2003, 05:20 PM
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JW installed HDs front and back on my 85....fantastic!
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10-14-2003, 05:26 PM
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Sonic dB:
Talk to Dave , of course, the owner.
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