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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 06:44 PM
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looking for blown or used oem bilstein...pm me with details
Old Oct 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!!
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how specific can i be....its simple. This way i have more options
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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????
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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
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I have bilstein HD on the car, how much would yuo pay?
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whats the mileage and for what year were they sold (90-97) or (99-05)?
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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.
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$200...simply because replacements are almost $400 brand new...
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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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This would be a complete NB Sport setup, not just the shocks, and Tokico springs if desired.
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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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yeah, good luck with that.
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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?
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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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Originally Posted by superman with heat
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
Spec Miata spec's are garbage btw.

Actually, isn't the SM bilstein an off the shelf HD?
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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..
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Shouldn't you match the spring and shock rates?
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i need to buy new front springs first in order to match but for now it will do since i wont be installing them till i get every component



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