Camaro Shocks

[devon.818]

So how would these compare to billstein sports???

[einstein57]

I shortened my strut tubes 2 inches to run with the coilovers i sell.

[Irishguy]

I have never really heard anything great about vogtland. You can pick up a used set of h&r sports for less. The rears don't need a new bushing, just an insert. The fronts require a larger bearing if your running the factory setup and the part # was posted on the first page. Camber plate modification depends on the setup. Mine just required that i bore out the insert 1mm.

So you didn't have to make any kind of spacer for the front strut housing?

I need some suspension under my 318is, and it sounds like I can get all of this for about $550 shipped, have decent springs and adjustable dampers. I am going to get rear shock mount reinforcements and probably splurge on the IE street camber plates.

I'm trying to keep everything relatively low budget, but still have a decent suspension for fun street driving and daily driving.

By the way... Thanks for the reply and your contribution to the thread. It has been informative.

[einstein57]

I have never really heard anything great about vogtland. You can pick up a used set of h&r sports for less. The rears don't need a new bushing, just an insert. The fronts require a larger bearing if your running the factory setup and the part # was posted on the first page. Camber plate modification depends on the setup. Mine just required that i bore out the insert 1mm.

[Irishguy]

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OK... So for my benefit after reading through this thread, one would need the above shocks and some lowering springs such as these Vogtland springs for my 1991 318is:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/120701337659?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Then in addition to that you would need to slightly modify the lower eye of the Camaro shocks by pressing in a slightly different bushing.

Then on the front MR2 strut inserts you would need to modify your camber plates if you have them for the slightly larger MR2 shafts, and also come up with a spacer to fit inside the strut housing because the MR2 strut insert is shorter than the OEM or replacement inserts.

Does that about summarize it or am I leaving something out?

[masduro]

can any one tell me the difference in tube diameters? I'm running a coil over setup in the rear that slides over a bilstein sport shock, will it fit over this kyb? The kyb looks bigger...

[khalild]

sounds like good stuff

[e30trooper]

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[ohthejosh]

Any update on how they are and a write up? :)

[graphikg]

But the adjustable KYBs are still stiffer than the gas a just right?

[E30AWDAZ]

I've also been running the cheaper KYB Gas-a-Just rear monotube shocks for couple of months now with no issues. I have a set of Bilstein Sport rear which I was going to put on but decided to try the KYBs after messing up one of the top threads on the Bilstein. Can't really make any direct comparison claims as I've never run Bilsteins before but these KYBs seem to ride pretty good and stiff. Can't beat the price! :)

Ok thats good to know. I think Im going to try these thanks

[kikkoman]

Has anyone tried any non adjustable rear camaro shocks?? Im thinking of trying some OE ones for my daily.

I've also been running the cheaper KYB Gas-a-Just rear monotube shocks for couple of months now with no issues. I have a set of Bilstein Sport rear which I was going to put on but decided to try the KYBs after messing up one of the top threads on the Bilstein. Can't really make any direct comparison claims as I've never run Bilsteins before but these KYBs seem to ride pretty good and stiff. Can't beat the price! :)

[einstein57]

Somebody reported that the non adjustable kybs were stiffer then bilstein sports on their build thread.

[E30AWDAZ]

Has anyone tried any non adjustable rear camaro shocks?? Im thinking of trying some OE ones for my daily.

[TG Goose]

A few quick probably answered before questions. Is there a DIY for how to adjust the bushing on the rear Camaro KYB to fit on the e30? And if using a rear MR2 insert for the front of the e30, are GC camber plates a direct fit?

No they would not, the MR2 insert requires that you swap the strut mount bearing as there is a 1-2mm difference in shaft size (vs e30 stock)