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2011/03/22 00:21:17 (permalink)
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Failing shock?

I noticed the other day that one of my shocks (Right front)bounces about 2-3 bounces after being pushed down, the other three don't bounce after being pushed down.
Is this a sign of the shock on its way out? I want to upgrade the dampening system so what is a possible replacement?
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    Mickas
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    RE: Failing shock? 2011/03/22 08:47:50 (permalink)
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    Yep she's buggered...
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    RE: Failing shock? 2011/03/22 16:16:44 (permalink)
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    Yep she's buggered...


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    As I need to replace the front shocks should I just use GAZ strut inserts or get coilovers?
    I now see it as the perfect time to upgrade.
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    RE: Failing shock? 2011/03/22 16:34:01 (permalink)
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    What struts have you got and how much money do you want to spend?
    If you want to keep it simple just get a king spring and a Koni insert.
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    RE: Failing shock? 2011/03/22 18:19:41 (permalink)
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    What struts have you got and how much money do you want to spend?
    If you want to keep it simple just get a king spring and a Koni insert.


    I've just got the standard RS suspension setup.
    I'm hoping not to spend more then $500, but I will if I have to.
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    RE: Failing shock? 2011/03/22 19:10:38 (permalink)
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    Well standard kings spring and Koni inserts it is.
    You will be pretty happy with that.
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    RE: Failing shock? 2011/03/22 20:50:15 (permalink)
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    Originally posted by Mickas

    Well standard kings spring and Koni inserts it is.
    You will be pretty happy with that.


    Cool, where abouts would I get the that from? I don't want to deal with Autobahn.
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    RE: Failing shock? 2011/03/22 21:04:07 (permalink)
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    Think you'll find Mk1Lotus can help with the Konis or Toperformance in Melbourne.

    King Springs you can get at Bursons or Repco or on ebay.

    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Ford-Escort-excl-2L-Front-Lowered-King-Springs-SET-/190491383428?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c5a2bd684#ht_3275wt_932

    You won't regret buying Koni's, they will last forever.

    Craig.
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    RE: Failing shock? 2011/03/22 23:16:51 (permalink)
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    Think you'll find Mk1Lotus can help with the Konis or Toperformance in Melbourne.

    King Springs you can get at Bursons or Repco or on ebay.

    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Ford-Escort-excl-2L-Front-Lowered-King-Springs-SET-/190491383428?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c5a2bd684#ht_3275wt_932

    You won't regret buying Koni's, they will last forever.

    Craig.


    I have heard that Koni springs are good, are those the correct spring rate for a MK2 RS as the front being heavier on a RS?
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