<VV> bilsteins for corvairs

[Bill Elliott]

Clark's Gabriel shock is at the very bottom of what I consider to be an acceptable Corvair shock (but then I like very firm damping.)  It's the cheapest shock 
I would use on a Corvair (after years of use of Red Ryders...). 

Bilsteins (the correct application anyway) are at the top. 

Carerras and Konis (the correct application ones, not the universal fit ones) are in the middle with the Koni being the best shock currently availabe for a 
street application and the Carerra for the track (due to its superior damping but much rougher ride.).

Just my $.02. YMMV.

Bill Elliott

On Mon, 6 Jun 2005 14:48:47 -0500, Crawford Rose wrote:

>While this is not correct for Corvair, Bilstein shocks for the early 63-82 Corvette front application should work.  see http://www.vbandp.com/detail.aspx?
ID=785<http://www.vbandp.com/detail.aspx?ID=785> and http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?dept%5Fid=239&pf%5Fid=A7040&mscssid=
28ECQ4LSJX9E9G5SCH9XB0VL6TNH72A5<http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?dept%5Fid=239&pf%5Fid=A7040&mscssid=
28ECQ4LSJX9E9G5SCH9XB0VL6TNH72A5>
>The limiting function may be impaired but Ralph was wrong anyway, right? I am curious if its really better much than Clark's Gabriel shock.
>Crawford