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coilover shocks question

PostPosted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 4:24 am
by Gripped
we kno that the shocks fails over time and can be simply replaced
my question is what happends if the shocks in coilovers fails? or something
do we just replace them or get a new set?
its just been floating in my mind awhile and i want to get it answered


cheers
Jamie

Re: coilover shocks question

PostPosted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 8:03 pm
by XT_for_me
The answer depends on the coilovers. With KiDo Racing coilovers the damper is gas pressurised which makes disassembly and reassembly a job for professionals with the right gear. As a result the rebuild cost is high. When you start to look at the initial cost it makes a lot of sense just to buy a new set, especially at the prices I sell them. So there you have it, an honest evaluation of a top quality product you can buy for a very good price.

Re: coilover shocks question

PostPosted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 8:57 pm
by Gripped
thanks bryce

just had a look at the coilover your selling i might get some when i hav a chance too :3

Re: coilover shocks question

PostPosted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 9:41 pm
by kiks
Buy better coilovers, they are not a disposable item like tyres. Only the tai/china/Korean shit is

You get them rebuilt. Like any other shock of decent quality.

Re: coilover shocks question

PostPosted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 9:52 pm
by Kekotic
kiks wrote:Buy better coilovers, they are not a disposable item like tyres. Only the tai/china/Korean shit is

You get them rebuilt. Like any other shock of decent quality.

What about coilovers for people who don't want to track? What would you recommend without having to spend $4000

Re: coilover shocks question

PostPosted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 9:54 pm
by SH30RB
chaotic2050 wrote:What about coilovers for people who don't want to track? What would you recommend without having to spend $4000

+1 on this one :)

going to be looking to purchase some in the next month... or two

Re: coilover shocks question

PostPosted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 11:14 pm
by Stu
chaotic2050 wrote:
kiks wrote:Buy better coilovers, they are not a disposable item like tyres. Only the tai/china/Korean shit is

You get them rebuilt. Like any other shock of decent quality.

What about coilovers for people who don't want to track? What would you recommend without having to spend $4000

Ohlins from Prospeed for $3795 delivered - with $205 left for beer and women :lol:
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Failing that perhaps find some KW V2s (possibly around $2K) and treat them nice. Or ask yourself why you're replacing suspension that Subaru spent millions developing over several generations of cars with something built by the lowest bidder in SE Asia using the most basic of valve designs. Suspension is one of the most critical components in a car, and completely influences the entire ride and experience. Think about how much you've paid for your car and it's mods - a decent chunk of that should be dedicated to handling.

Re: coilover shocks question

PostPosted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 12:46 am
by kiks
^he gets it.

Re: coilover shocks question

PostPosted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 1:56 am
by jslayz
Took a workmate for a quick lap around the special stage near work, he could not believe the g's and stable feel in my car.
I must be used to it, cos I want more corner speed..... :D
You wont regret quality coilovers.

My coilovers have given me a taste for handling and now Im planning plenty more suspension mods.

J

Re: coilover shocks question

PostPosted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 6:38 pm
by Stu
jslayz wrote:... a quick lap around the special stage near work...

fn LOL :lol:

Re: coilover shocks question

PostPosted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 11:10 pm
by XT_for_me
Stu wrote:Ohlins from Prospeed for $3795 delivered


Or buy 3 sets of KiDo Racing coilovers and have enough change to get a tune. If you believe the Ohlins are 3 times better of last 3 times longer.... good luck with that. :lol:

Re: coilover shocks question

PostPosted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 12:29 am
by jslayz
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