URGENT: Set of shocks

Re:URGENT: Set of shocks (Tree)

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:42:36 GMT

Guess I'll find out soon enough. Depending on how the car performs, I will look into the swaybars

Re:URGENT: Set of shocks (EssDub)

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:00:58 GMT

It is worth noting that even with brand new struts/springs/whatever, you can still bottom them out if you are able to push the car hard enough in corners. Unless you had your dampers set as hard as rock, i'd wager it'd be impossible to find a setup that wouldn't bottom out LOL.

Re:URGENT: Set of shocks (EssDub)

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:58:46 GMT

White line adjustable swaybars front and rear + BC coilovers + tower braces + proper alignment = " />

Re:URGENT: Set of shocks (MRTurbo)

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:13:15 GMT

Tree

Nah just standard bars. 17mm front, 18mm rear.

Changed my front to whiteline adjustable and it made a MASSIVE difference to the attitude of the car. Wasn't cheap all up but worth every buck. it's only on the 'soft' setting too :)

Re:URGENT: Set of shocks (Tree)

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:56:44 GMT

After I done the tyres, maybe I should have just left the suspension the way it was, instead of opening the can of expensive worms " />. Has there been any cases of worn shocks bottoming out mid corner? I was told the old shocks had compression but virtually no rebound.
Well I guess the other benefit is reduced lift since the front is now a tad lower and rears a tad higher (changing from 90' front springs to 93+ and pedders low rear to 93+)
Sigh, still learning things the hard way...

Re:URGENT: Set of shocks (Gatesys SW20)

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 09:21:05 GMT

^^yes

Re:URGENT: Set of shocks (Knightrous)

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 01:11:52 GMT

Worse case, you haven't really noticed the shocks being stuff before, just chuck them back in and go for it.
At least you know the car can only get better in the future.

Re:URGENT: Set of shocks (EssDub)

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:16:46 GMT

Whiteline FTW.

Re:URGENT: Set of shocks (Tree)

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:21:31 GMT

Nah just standard bars. 17mm front, 18mm rear.

Re:URGENT: Set of shocks (MRTurbo)

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:29:13 GMT

Got uprated swaybar(s) too?

Re:URGENT: Set of shocks (Tree)

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:21:13 GMT

Hahaha I was pretty close seeing as they were cheaper by $10 but want the best or rather better for my car. Most likely the KYBs are stock or similar, but coupled with late model springs and semis I think it's a strong base starting point for a first track day, almost overkill but we'll see. Wheel nuts came in also, can't wait for my newly transformed beast! Finally she is respectable :")

Re:URGENT: Set of shocks (MRTurbo)

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:10:35 GMT

which model KYB... Excel G? I've used those before and they weren't too bad
glad to hear you didnt go for the GAYbriels :)

Re:URGENT: Set of shocks (Tree)

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:54:17 GMT

KYBs $71 each, normally about $100-$120. Gabriels are $60 :O
No worries man but you will probably be too busy having fun driving and socialising hehe

Re:URGENT: Set of shocks (Gatesys SW20)

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:45:54 GMT

Awsome mate good to hear :)
How much?
Well let me know if you end up needing them :)
Ill probably bring them anyway to try and sell them along with a bunch of other stuff I have :p

Re:URGENT: Set of shocks (Tree)

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:42:09 GMT

Good alignment def goes a long way. Thanks for the support :) but seems like thru this short dark tunnel there is a light! Mate who works at SCA just ordered me a set of KYBs uber cheap :D