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Old Mar 17, 2015 | 12:13 PM
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Suspension upgrade question

Its about time to buy new shocks for my 2005 997 C2.
I am debating to upgrade to the bilstein yellow heavy duty shocks and h&r springs .
I would like to put coilovers but don't want to spend the money on the Bilstein coilovers or KW sets. My budget is about $1200-$1400.
I saw a set of BC coilovers that fit my budget, any one have experience with
these? I have heard the Ksports are not that good, but not sure about these.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/191276194652?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Let me know what you think.
 

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Originally Posted by Izzycab
Its about time to buy new shocks for my 2005 997 C2.
I am debating to upgrade to the bilstein yellow heavy duty shocks and h&r springs .
I would like to put coilovers but don't want to spend the money on the Bilstein coilovers or KW sets. My budget is about $1200-$1400.
I saw a set of BC coilovers that fit my budget, any one have experience with
these? I have heard the Ksports are not that good, but not sure about these.
Below is the link
http://www.ebay.com/itm/191276194652...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Let me know what you think.

I just went through the same questions.
I decided to go with TechArt Springs and Bilstein B6 shocks. I thought a lot about the Bilstein B8's but there is not much experience out there with these except to say that they are probably going to behave a little more stiff than the B6 due to the sorter length despite having otherwise identical specs.
 
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H&R Street Coilover kit is decent priced alternative with good quality also. Just another option
 
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H&R Street Coilover kit is decent priced alternative with good quality also. Just another option
How much do the H&R coilovers go for? Bilstiens are im the 3-4k
 
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im in the same boat right now
 
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im in the same boat right now
I think im going with H&R coilovers not worth to just do springs AWE has a good deal.
 
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i havent looked into the shocks but i want something in that price range i just want the drop to to fit the 19s would also like to b able to ajust camber
 
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Yes, I was also looking at the H&R coilovers, looks like a good option too.
Just didnt want to spend that much, starting to get pricy with installation!
 
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Originally Posted by Izzycab
Yes, I was also looking at the H&R coilovers, looks like a good option too. Just didnt want to spend that much, starting to get pricy with installation!
Yeah tell me about it the bilstiens were costing me 5k installed it's a bit redicules since im no race car driver or track junkie. From what I heard H&R coilovers are very good for street. For half the price of bilstiens you can't go wrong and it's good quality
 
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Think AWE would consider a group buy if there were enough of us?
 
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I'm on hand to answer all your suspension questions, just shoot me a PM!

H&R coilovers are definitely a good solution for the street. You get great quality from a reputable company at a price you can't beat!
 
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Group buy mike??? H&R coilovers
 
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No need for a group buy, you know I'll take care of anyone who is looking for suspension. Always a PM away.
 
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Very true. You have been very helpful
 
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