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Posted by Barrance (Member # 581) on :

Hi Everybody,

I have been trying to decide whether or not to order the Y2Y bilstein option. The dealers in my area do not stock SS's let alone SS's with Y2Y options. Could I get some feedback from everyone if I should consider getting this option. The SS will be basically a daily driver during summer (except in rain) and stored during winter. The SS will not be used for racing, mostly for shows. I may take it to the track for none racing events such as INDYK2. I am looking for a soft ride that holds well in the corners during everyday fun. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Barry

Posted by chrisL (Member # 97) on :

bilstein will handle better vs stock and is actually softer on the buns during normal driving. Gotta love those progressive rate springs.

If you can afford it, get it!

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00 Hawk 295 - NBM, Hurst, Bilstein, Auburn, SLP spoiler, Chrome, Syntec, Lou's Short Stick, SLP !CAGS, BMR STB

Posted by Steve_Winters (Member # 128) on :

Chris is right, get the Bilstein option.

It's the one SLP option that actually affects the way the car drives.

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Posted by jimb0 (Member # 176) on :

...and oh does the nose come up oh so nicely when you when you put the pedal to the metal...

...that by far is one of the best suspension options I have had on any vehicle I have owned...

...no regrets here for sure...

Posted by Joey Red (Member # 550) on :

Same here. I took mine to Limerock and I was soo impressed with it. I added SFC's and a STB and it handles even better.

Posted by Chris 99SS#3513,00 WS6 (Member # 181) on :

Another Bilstein supporter here, my 99 didn't have it, my 2000 does, and it's AWESOME! Huge difference over stock, I noticed when I first test drove the car, just shooting a U underneath the freeway in front of the dealership. "WOW" is a great word to describe it. NO lean at all.... And it sits about an inch lower in the rear than the regular SS, not to much.... just right

A definite "must have" on any SS or Hawk. Good luck!

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Posted by YIKESS (Member # 350) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Chris 99SS#3513,00 WS6:
Another Bilstein supporter here, my 99 didn't have it, my 2000 does, and it's AWESOME! Huge difference over stock, I noticed when I first test drove the car, just shooting a U underneath the freeway in front of the dealership. "WOW" is a great word to describe it. NO lean at all.... And it sits about an inch lower in the rear than the regular SS, not to much.... just right A definite "must have" on any SS or Hawk. Good luck!

Chris-

Dont talk to this guy about your Silver piece of crap. ..........J/K buddy!!!!!......Yeah I didnt get it with my car but I am gonna be ordering the bilstien for my car though. I heard they are gr8.

YIKESS

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