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10-21-2008, 06:44 PM

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bilsteins

looking for blown or used oem bilstein...pm me with details

10-22-2008, 08:18 AM

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wow, how specific

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lol, yeah, because there is only ONE bilstein shock ever put under a Miata!! Come on guy, if you want what you need, you need to be more specific!!

10-22-2008, 08:29 PM

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how specific can i be....its simple. This way i have more options

10-22-2008, 09:21 PM

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you are an idiot, at least 4 different models came with Bilstein shocks from the factory, WHICH ONES DO YOU NEED????

10-22-2008, 09:34 PM

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ok YOU idiot....i would prefer the bilsteins on the (NB) hard S or mazdaspeed but i can work with which ever comes in NA since i'm planning on getting them rebuilt....better for you? lol

10-22-2008, 09:53 PM

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I have bilstein HD on the car, how much would yuo pay?

10-22-2008, 10:27 PM

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whats the mileage and for what year were they sold (90-97) or (99-05)?

10-23-2008, 05:05 AM

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ok YOU idiot....i would prefer the bilsteins on the (NB) hard S or mazdaspeed but i can work with which ever comes in NA since i'm planning on getting them rebuilt....better for you? lol

finally, we are getting somewhere. I was thinking of swapping out the Sport suspension from my 90 that came out of a 2002 with 40k miles. had it on for about 800 miles. make an offer I can't refuse.

10-23-2008, 10:39 AM

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$200...simply because replacements are almost $400 brand new...

10-23-2008, 11:52 AM

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$200...simply because replacements are almost $400 brand new...

Link to where they're $400 new? (list is $806)

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10-23-2008, 02:45 PM

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This would be a complete NB Sport setup, not just the shocks, and Tokico springs if desired.

10-23-2008, 09:37 PM

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i just need the shocks...i have GCs

i didnt mean replacement oem shocks...i wouldnt pay that much for oem..i meant to replace your shocks with bilsteins

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BILST...mZ370091671000

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10-24-2008, 08:03 AM

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yeah, good luck with that.

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10-24-2008, 09:44 AM

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I've been offered a set of used bilsteins from an early type r for $150. Is this a good deal?

10-24-2008, 11:03 AM

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yes, its good. get them revalved to your liking and they'll be worth every penny

thanks BEN........you've been such a great help lol

*edit* Mr. BEN.....i found what i was looking for, ill take pics and show you what i payed for them when i receive my new shocks valved to spec miata specs

thanks for the offer aswell zoom2zoom

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10-24-2008, 11:47 AM

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Spec Miata spec's are garbage btw.

Actually, isn't the SM bilstein an off the shelf HD?

10-24-2008, 12:33 PM

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so you're saying 700lbs F 375lbs R are garbage for a street driven car? wow...didnt think that was garbage....of course im not planning on running spring rates that high since it would kill me DD in Los Angeles..