#1 (permalink)  
Old 01-08-2007, 09:15 PM
Ronnie Ronnie is offline
Registered User
  
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Murrieta, CA
Posts: 22
Shock value??
It seems that the only shocks available in the US for Milanos are the Koni and Bllstein. Are these vastly superior to those available in Europe and Asia like KYB, Sachs, Monroe and others that all sell for half the price of Bilsteins. I don't ever intend to race my Milano..wouldn't the other unavailable brands be okay? I understand there may be a problem shipping gas shocks by air freight. I think the airplanes are presurrized so I would think it an issue. Any comments?
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 01-08-2007, 09:37 PM
AR4me's Avatar
AR4me AR4me is offline
Senior Member
Platinum Subscriber
  
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Southern California
Posts: 3,094
Got a set of almost new Bilsteins that have serve 2 events on a Milano and 3 events on a GTV6 - thought you might be interested as about 1/2 of new price + shipping will take them.
Jes
__________________
87 Milano Verde - daily driver - Juliet
87 Milano 3.0 Motronic - budget race car - Roxanne
87 Milano 3.7 24v - race car
(Repeating what I suggest or do is at your own risk - be critical)
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 01-08-2007, 09:43 PM
DonBeeson's Avatar
DonBeeson DonBeeson is offline
Registered User
  
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Somewhere in Canada
Posts: 1,337
Also shox.com seems to have great prices. They also shipped my bilsteins air freight to canada..which i guess is a big no-no. (dont tell anyone!)
http://www.shox.com/appguide/shoxsho...ctsdisplay.php
that price for a set of four is quite reasonable, i think about last year this time i paid even less.
__________________
'88 Alfa Romeo Milano Verde - 24V, '87 Platinum 3.0 (for sale), 94 LS parting out
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 01-08-2007, 11:33 PM
nizam's Avatar
nizam nizam is offline
Registered User
  
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 1,962
Are Bilsteins and Konis better than stock? Depends on what you want .

My wife's Verde is a street car and after various iterations of springs and shocks, we're back to NOS (New Old Stock) shocks. They're not great, but they soak up more of our area's poor roads the best. I don't like the stock shocks' feel at high speeds, though. Too floaty.

Jes' deal above may be the best around. You should get 'em.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 01-09-2007, 08:23 PM
Ronnie Ronnie is offline
Registered User
  
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Murrieta, CA
Posts: 22
I don't intend to race. just want a comfortable Alfa ride without the harshness. I found some great prices in Europe on Monroes and Sachs..if I can get someone to ship them to the states I may order a few extra sets to reduce the shipping cost per unit.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #6 (permalink)  
Old 01-09-2007, 11:17 PM
junglejustice's Avatar
junglejustice junglejustice is offline
Registered User
  
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Granolaville, Washington
Posts: 3,209
How about the RSRacing shocks... Doesn't mean that you have to buy the whole setup...

I have seen the comparisons (physical demonstrations) and it made me replace my Konis right away...
__________________
Full-Race 3.7 Litre 24v Milano; Street/Track 3.0 Litre 24v Milano Verde; 2.0 TS '73 GTV; 6-speed 3.45 litre 24v Street 164 LS/Super; '06 Scion XB - Runs!
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #7 (permalink)  
Old 01-09-2007, 11:22 PM
75evo 75evo is online now
Registered User
  
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: SF Gay Area
Posts: 1,694
Oh it's JungleJustice again!

And this time he posts no pics or prices! Waste of time!!!



Hehehehe.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #8 (permalink)  
Old 01-09-2007, 11:42 PM
Mezevenf's Avatar
Mezevenf Mezevenf is offline
Registered User
  
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Gold Coast, Australia
Posts: 804
Send a message via ICQ to Mezevenf Send a message via AIM to Mezevenf Send a message via MSN to Mezevenf Send a message via Yahoo to Mezevenf Send a message via Skype™ to Mezevenf
Dont get Monroe's
__________________
Bernard M (AKA Mef - Mezevenf)

1986 75QV 3.0L 24v V6 - Silver
1985 GTV6 2.5L 12v V6 - Red
1999 166 3.0L 24v V6 - Red

[URL=http://www.nightspec.com]NightSpec[/URL]
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #9 (permalink)  
Old 01-09-2007, 11:48 PM
DonBeeson's Avatar
DonBeeson DonBeeson is offline
Registered User
  
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Somewhere in Canada
Posts: 1,337
Sorry guys I just realized my link didnt work...
From www.shox.com
030. Bilstein heavy duty shocks 1986 - 1989 Set of 4. Fits Milano sedan. $299.00
110. Sachs/ Boge shocks 5/1985 - 1992 Set of 4. FIts the Milano 2.5i and 3.0i. $299.00
095. Koni sport shocks 1986 - 1989 Set of 4. Fits the Milano and 75 models. Free Shipping. $432.80
I'm not affiliated in anyway, i was just happy with my deal!
__________________
'88 Alfa Romeo Milano Verde - 24V, '87 Platinum 3.0 (for sale), 94 LS parting out
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #10 (permalink)  
Old 01-10-2007, 12:59 PM
Gilles Gilles is offline
Registered User
  
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 118
Ronnie I have a new pair of OEM shocks for the rear
that I never installed because I got a deal on four new yellow Koni's

If you want them you can have them for $100 plus shipping (92618)

They are on the original AR box with all the hardware.

Gilles
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



AlfaBB Blog Articles

Advertisement

Contact Us - Alfa Romeo Bulletin Board & Forums - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.0.0
Copyright 2002-2008 AlfaBB.com All Rights Reserved.


An exclusive design by: Forumskin.com