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What do you guys recommend and where do you recommend I purchase them?
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I'm thinking about getting new shocks and struts for my 02' C2 Coupe that has the standard (non-sport) suspension. This is for street use only and I just want something firmer than what I have now (which is what came with the car new). I'm not looking for a fancy setup like the PSS-9 coil overs, just something that will be an easy replacement with no modifications. What do you guys recommend and where do you recommend I purchase them? Are the Bilstein Sports good? I'd like to stick with my stock sway bars and springs just because I'm cheap. But, I might be able to be convinced otherwise. If anyone knows of a great deal on a ROW 030 kit, please let me know . . . Also, how much does labor usually cost for a strut/shock replacement on all 4 corners? Thanks. b-man

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If you want a simple bolt on replacement try the x74. I put the kit on my '02 and it is a dramatic improvement! FYI, I got my kit from Gert at Carnewal

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RoW M030 will cost you in the $1,100 range (+/-) for the hardware and maybe $600 for the labor to install. After ANY change in the suspension, you will need to have the car aligned.

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I wouldn't rule out the PSS-9. The nice thing about it is you can set up the ride height you want now, say, ROW M030 specs, and set it to a stock (or softer) ride. Then, you can change it radically, drop the car almost 2", firm it up for a kidney jarring ride, anything you want, for a minimal cost. (Ride height changes require alignment, but stiffness changes are free). Cost is about $2K parts and about $1K install (somebody who has had it done lately correct me). It is a great system for the price.

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