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  1. #1
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    What shocks/struts for stock ZHP springs?

    I have been researching what shocks/struts to get, but all I can find is springs/struts with new springs. I really want to keep my stock ZHP springs so that is not really an option. Can I run Bilstein Sports or Koni's? I am hoping to spend around $600 or less. This is for my daily driver that will not see much track time/auto x's except once or twice a year, but I drive 100 miles round trip so I would like something with a lifetime warrenty like Koni or Bilstein. Any help would be great thanks!

    Beau

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    bilsteins

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  3. #3
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    Bilsteins or Koni's will work. Doesn't really matter.

    The big noticeable things aren't due to the shocks, moreso the springs. So any difference you'll feel will be minimal. You might not even feel a difference.

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    Beau, I have Koni with stock ZHP springs. Although I am going to get rid of the ZHP springs, it does ride phenomenal.
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    Lemme jump in with my questions, too: I know Konis & Bilsteins are considered "OEM replacements", but – aside from their price – are they significantly better than the OE sport struts/shocks? Equivalent ride, longevity, etc.? And (after looking around ECS's suspension page) when/why would one choose the Koni yellows over the oranges (assuming the desire for stock-equivalent springs)?

    Also, aside from desiring a lower ride height, should a ZHP owner consider replacing OE springs with 100k+ miles on them? I assume they do wear out some, but how much? I'd assume much less so than the struts/shocks. Is there a generally agreed-upon point that you should replace the OE springs?

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    Bilsteins have a lifetime warranty, so there's that.

    There is no really wearing out of springs. Either they're good or they're bad. No way to tell when they're on their way out either.. because they're just springs. They'll break when they want.

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    Koni Yellows

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    As stated above, Bilsteins have the lifetime warranty and are well made. I just replaced the shocks and struts on my e36 with Bilsteins. The e36 has 95,000 miles and both shocks and both struts were blown. Don't know when it happened as the car still rode nice. I think springs are good for at least 150,000 unless the rust, compress and/or brake. You can"t go wrong with Bilsteins. I think the Sports lower the car a bit though.

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    I think I have narrowed down to the Koni Oranges or Bilstein Sports.. I have read good reviews of the Koni Oranges but have yet to run anything on my other cars other than Koni Yellows or Bilstein Sports.. Being that this is my daily and I drive alot I am leaning towards the Koni Oranges and using the saved money to replace the CABs, tie rods etc.. I will keep this updated when I make my final decision etc..

    Beau

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    i am thinking about going Koni FSD with OE springs when i do the suspension replacement...
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