Bilstein FX3 shocks finally arrived??? - Page 2 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

billschroeder5842 · 04-12-2019

**UPDATE** The "FX3 Gods" are not making this easy, but I'm pretty stubborn.

I ordered the full set (2 front, 2 rear) for my 91 from Corvette Central. I spoke to them and they said (in actually language) that all shocks were in stock.

Yesterday I got an email from CC saying that the fronts were shipped but the rears were on back order till July 15. Huh? I called, confirmed the non availability and cancelled my order for the rears from CC.

I called Zip and they confirmed they had the rear set. I asked them to double-double check and they rep said "wait" and put me on hold. He came bac a few minutes later and said he went "out back" and eyeballed the pair. He did say that these were the last ones till July. Sold!

We need to start a "cottage industry" making FX3 shocks. These things are gold.

EvanZR1 · 04-12-2019

I'm just about ready to ditch the FX3 and go manual adjustable (Van Steel or other system), or maybe even just fixed rate Bilsteins on my DRM coilovers.

SBAquaLT5 · 04-12-2019

From AJ USA for my rear shocks,

"Hello , we thank you for your continued patience on your order. Bilstein has updated us that your B6 Performance shock 20-070281 remain on a nationwide backorder. I want to let you know that we are in constant communication with Bilstein and the current projected ETA is Mid to Late June. Unfortunately, the continued delay is attributed to Bilstein updating and retooling the main manufacturing facility in Germany. We will continue providing regular updates regarding your order. We apologize for the continued delay."

tgonyaw · 04-13-2019

After waiting from last August till Feb. 19: I put on a set of Z51 shocks and kept the actuators and old shocks. Will get a hip replacement 4-29-19, learn to drive again by July and review FX-3 over the winter break.
Good luck to all keeping the system up!

04-12-2019	#11
billschroeder5842 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 599	Re: Bilstein FX3 shocks finally arrived??? UPDATE The "FX3 Gods" are not making this easy, but I'm pretty stubborn. I ordered the full set (2 front, 2 rear) for my 91 from Corvette Central. I spoke to them and they said (in actually language) that all shocks were in stock. Yesterday I got an email from CC saying that the fronts were shipped but the rears were on back order till July 15. Huh? I called, confirmed the non availability and cancelled my order for the rears from CC. I called Zip and they confirmed they had the rear set. I asked them to double-double check and they rep said "wait" and put me on hold. He came bac a few minutes later and said he went "out back" and eyeballed the pair. He did say that these were the last ones till July. Sold! We need to start a "cottage industry" making FX3 shocks. These things are gold. __________________ Bill Schroeder Texas Proud! 1991 Corvette ZR1 #1388 2015 Challenger Scat Pack Shaker [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

04-12-2019	#12
EvanZR1 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Omaha Posts: 403	Re: Bilstein FX3 shocks finally arrived??? I'm just about ready to ditch the FX3 and go manual adjustable (Van Steel or other system), or maybe even just fixed rate Bilsteins on my DRM coilovers.

04-12-2019	#13
SBAquaLT5 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Santa Barbara CA Posts: 50	Re: Bilstein FX3 shocks finally arrived??? From AJ USA for my rear shocks, "Hello , we thank you for your continued patience on your order. Bilstein has updated us that your B6 Performance shock 20-070281 remain on a nationwide backorder. I want to let you know that we are in constant communication with Bilstein and the current projected ETA is Mid to Late June. Unfortunately, the continued delay is attributed to Bilstein updating and retooling the main manufacturing facility in Germany. We will continue providing regular updates regarding your order. We apologize for the continued delay." Last edited by SBAquaLT5; 04-12-2019 at 10:16 PM.

04-13-2019	#14
tgonyaw Join Date: May 2018 Location: VA Posts: 208	Re: Bilstein FX3 shocks finally arrived??? After waiting from last August till Feb. 19: I put on a set of Z51 shocks and kept the actuators and old shocks. Will get a hip replacement 4-29-19, learn to drive again by July and review FX-3 over the winter break. Good luck to all keeping the system up!