Camaero

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Just curious what some of you guys think about the TPIS shock struts. Found out the shock on my right front is done for. I would like to only replace the front two for now as I need to save money to put my new engine in.

That being said, I have read quite a bit about the Konis, Bilsteins, KYBs, and all that from previous posts. Not much that I could find being said about the TPIS struts though. Any feedback would be great. Just in case it helps, this car will see the street, strip, and hopefully the track. It is a daily driver however.

Thanks fellas.

Camaero

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Anyone at all have some experience with them?

blyth18md

never saw those before. definately worth discussion.

blyth18md

Custom Valved super Shocks and Struts


Stock Corvette shocks are very harsh. We have found by revalving the shocks they are much less harsh. Test lap times came down nicely, the car was easier to drive and the ride quality improved dramatically. We have carried this technology over into the Camaro/Firebird and offer a full line of custom shocks.

TPiS Super Shocks are finished in two-part polyurethane paint for durability and appearance. They are filled with high-pressurs nitrogen gas and controlled by full-displacement valving. The piston rod is chromed, polished and sealer with an o-ring instead of a nylon band. Super Shocks have a 1-3/16 piston bore. Super Struts have a 32mm bore.



TPiS Super Shocks and Super Struts come with a Lifetime Warranty.


800-127 Shocks, Magnum Custom Valved, 1982-1992 Camaro/Firebird Front Struts, Set of 2........$150.00

800-128 Shocks, Magnum Custom Valved, 1982-1992 Camaro/Firebird Rear Shocks, Set of 2........$90.00

Camaero

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They also say this in their Insider Hints book:

The shocks that are featured in the TPIS Catalog are premium gas shocks that were specifically valved to provide a better street ride and at the same time not give up any performance on the track. My Corvette is the best riding Corvette I have driven, and yet on the race track, such as Brainerd International Raceway, my car is 2 or 3 seconds faster per lap than any late model I have run against. Some is horespower and some is chassis. I do not believe that most amateur drivers can drive a car that is set so tight that it aggravates the bumps in the track or small driver errors.

You will also notice that the price of the shocks will let you buy some of the other items in the catalog.

TPIS tests and races their own stuff which is always good. I have never had anything to complain about when it comes to their stuff. I just never understood why no one on these forums can ever really answer questions about most of their products? Does that mean it is not as good or what? Are they somewhat unknown? I know from personal experience, the tech support they offer is second to none. They answer questions on the installation of products that aren't even theirs!