Autocross shocks

The factory suspension works pretty dang good on it's own. Even BRGT350 who does a lot of autoX says he's keeping his suspension stock because Ford did such a good job on it. I personally agree having driven the ST on an autoX type track several times.

Tagging along. I haven't seen any yet.

I definitely think there's room for improvement in the shocks. Too much rebound stock IMO

I'm with you Clidgy. In SCCA street/stock class you can use coil-over shocks and struts as long as you use the original springs and ride height. Adjustable Koni's or even non-adjustable Bilsteins would be great IMO.....

So, these Bilsteins are now 50% discounted you say?

How much is that exactly? Is this from Ford directly?

If we don't get a group buy going over on the coilover thread, I'll probably pop for these. I've liked them in past applications well enough.

Like everyone else said, these stock shocks have too much rebound. It's plenty obvious. I'm hoping that my new track wheels and tires soften the blow a bit (225/45/16s). Between bigger sidewalls and lighter wheels, I'm hoping it makes a difference.

Koni shocks are my all-time favorite for ride quality. The adjustable TwinTube would be my pick. I actually liked these over my coilover setup for my A4 1.8t. Do they make this for our car yet?

McRib 1s Back said:

So, these Bilsteins are now 50% discounted you say?

How much is that exactly? Is this from Ford directly?
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What's that now? Where did you see this about the Bilsteins?

They are now in the $600 range which is a SMOKING deal.

moshaholic2 said:

They are now in the $600 range which is a SMOKING deal.

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Where are you seeing this?

On the ford racing catalog page and few online retailers have adjusted their prices accordingly. TASCA our site sponsor hasnt caught on to the pricing yet and still has the old price in their system.

moshaholic2 said:

On the ford racing catalog page and few online retailers have adjusted their prices accordingly. TASCA our site sponsor hasnt caught on to the pricing yet and still has the old price in their system.

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Be more specific. Like what online retailers?

Smokin said:

Be more specific. Like what online retailers?

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I see that Ford Racing parts does have a $6xx set of the Bilstein coilovers, which is a helluva deal. That doesn't help for people that want to autocross in street/ stock class though.

Tasca (our forum sponsor) has them for $417 plus shipping!!. I just ordered a set from them.

This is an incredible deal. Bilsteins can be revalved if needed and will likely have better rebound control than the stockers plus of course adjustable height.

I drive a lot of fast roads with the occasional track day and dont feel the need for the adjustability of the BC coilovers (which would be no doubt better for serious track days and racing).

Also, H&R makes the springs for Bilstein and Bilstein makes the shocks for H&R. Not sure if the H&R coilovers are identical or if they spec'd different valving. But, at $417 plus shipping its hard to pass up this deal.

Smokin said:

I'm with you Clidgy. In SCCA street/stock class you can use coil-over shocks and struts as long as you use the original springs and ride height. Adjustable Koni's or even non-adjustable Bilsteins would be great IMO.....

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The perches have to match too, not just in height but in shape too if both perches aren't totally flat. I had to get custom mods made to fit Konis to my '06 Miata as the Koni perches had the wrong profile.