i remember reading a thread about a good place to get some performance shocks (such as bilsteins) but i cant seem to find the thread. can someone help me with a link?

 

do you want the OEM bilsteins, or something stiffer, or adjustable like the KYB brand? Most get the bilsteins, but i've heard one owner use the KYB adjustable. Try this site for standard pricing for them that I've found in the past. Noticed they don't have the front KYBs, but a little googling should find them for you if you go that direction.

 

well i plan on dropping the car 1.2" with mina springs. i dont know about the xk8 but on my previous cars it was recommended to change the shocks to something more performance oriented. being that there is a limited selection with this car im not to sure which to get

 

I'd stick around and see if the Nameless guys (sponsor on here, you'll find them easy) finish their suspension products, which does include springs and shocks. send em a PM to inquire about timelines.

 

We should have adjustable coilovers soon as well as a custom revalved set of Billy HD's and optional mild lowering performance springs. You'll be able to get the track package or the weekend warrior street coilover or the standard spring and bilstein for the everyday daily driver.

J

 

Jason, will you be making springs that will work on the convertible? Mina claims that theirs will work on convts, where other top spring makers do not even spec them due to the additional weignt.

Will it be possible to buy just the rear springs, in that most Jag convts. sit with a higher rake in the rear?

 

will your adjustable coilovers be able to fit my 98 xk8? if so, im so down for this!!!

 

bumping this up. my xk8 needs shocks real bad and i might as well lower it to. where is the best place i can get some shocks that can handle a drop at a good price

 

Cheapest way you are going to do this is with standard shocks, as soon as you want something 'special' the price will go up.

There are Billstein fully adjustable shocks out there for the XK which will do everythiing you want and they are also setup for CATS but they are a lot of money something like $3K if my memory serves me right and as far as I know only 1 person has ever bought them!

 

but if i get standard shocks and pair them with lowering springs wont they blow in no time?

 

No not at all, I have lowered dozens of XKs and never had an issue

 

wow that is great news! thanks so much!