[iredlere]

I am thinking of upgrading the shock absorbers on my 2017 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe. Does anybody know what particular Bilstein Shocks should I install on my Camaro?

[kropscamaro16]

none they are all junk oem or bust

[Dsavage91]

First of all which trim do you have and what are you trying to achieve?

[Roostie]

Upgrading shocks isn't necessarily the answer. Very often, the ideal solution is getting the best possible tires for the wheels you have.


GM has a performance lowering kit that includes shocks and springs, and is said to improve handling while taking a minimal toll on ride quality. I haven't read any first-hand reviews where the person regretted getting them. GM also has upgraded sway bars that could be a solution, depending on what you're trying to do. Sway bars carry few compromises in terms of daily driving.



The only affordable aftermarket shocks I know of for the 6th gen are the Bilsteins. I have yet to find any reviews comparing OEM shocks to the Bilsteins. I hold the Koni brand in higher regard, but unfortunately they don't make anything for our cars.

[kropscamaro16]

Originally Posted by Roostie

Upgrading shocks isn't necessarily the answer. Very often, the ideal solution is getting the best possible tires for the wheels you have.


GM has a performance lowering kit that includes shocks and springs, and is said to improve handling while taking a minimal toll on ride quality. I haven't read any first-hand reviews where the person regretted getting them. GM also has upgraded sway bars that could be a solution, depending on what you're trying to do. Sway bars carry few compromises in terms of daily driving.



The only affordable aftermarket shocks I know of for the 6th gen are the Bilsteins. I have yet to find any reviews comparing OEM shocks to the Bilsteins. I hold the Koni brand in higher regard, but unfortunately they don't make anything for our cars.

we have a guy selling the bilstein coilover kit used in our fb group for like $600 if you want to try it? lol

[Roostie]

Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

we have a guy selling the bilstein coilover kit used in our fb group for like $600 if you want to try it? lol

The last Bilstein kit I had on a car (PSS coilovers on an E36 M3) got taken off, in favor of Konis. I couldn't get the Bilsteins to work halfway decently on course. But that was 15 years ago ...

A few years before that, I was running the Sam Strano recommended setup for SCCA F-Stock autocross on my 2001 Z28, which was Koni Sports up front and Bilstein HD in back, and a 35mm solid front sway bar. And that was great. Damn, I am old.

[kropscamaro16]

ive talked to bilstein and koni and penske and a few other guys out there and pretty much nothing much out there


guy on facebook has a 2 way with remote jrz for sale for $4500 but no perches or springs


but been talking to some guys about mcs 1 or 2 way may bite the bullet later in the year well see...

[wal-dog]

I have BMR springs. Will the Bilstein's work well with lowering springs?