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[agan]

Cv boot = driveshaft = $260 for reco shaft & fit... or even DIY with a boot kit...

Tie rod boot/end = steering rack

legend.

Thanks Ben. That's a lot better than I thought. Will budget for this come next service. Im trying to raise funds for coil overs to be fitted at the same time. If not coil overs then some replacement shocks and springs for cheaper.

Coils eh? Do let me know your choice

[shav]

Cv boot = driveshaft = $260 for reco shaft & fit... or even DIY with a boot kit...

Tie rod boot/end = steering rack

legend.

Thanks Ben. That's a lot better than I thought. Will budget for this come next service. Im trying to raise funds for coil overs to be fitted at the same time. If not coil overs then some replacement shocks and springs for cheaper.

Coils eh? Do let me know your choice

haha. Will do Patrick. Leaning towards the BC BR's or Kido coilovers.

[HardwareBoB]

Coils eh? Do let me know your choice

haha. Will do Patrick. Leaning towards the BC BR's or Kido coilovers.

After reading and researching, I wouldn't go with these, I'd either go with billies and springs (for a cheaper, better, but still compliant ride), or shockworks for a properly setup car

[GONEWALKABOUT]

Coils eh? Do let me know your choice

haha. Will do Patrick. Leaning towards the BC BR's or Kido coilovers.

After reading and researching, I wouldn't go with these, I'd either go with billies and springs (for a cheaper, better, but still compliant ride), or shockworks for a properly setup car

I dont think there is anything wrong with them per say but they are a budget part and you get what you pay for. It will give you a stiffer ride, up and down and body roll when compared to springs + strut. Which is fine depending on you want.

[shav]

Thanks guys. Well at this point, I need to reinvestigate the options. I really want to maintain ride quality as much as possible, but improve handling more. So if coilovers can give me this, then all well and good. If some performance shocks and springs can do a better job, then I'll go down that path. I do not track the car, but I do like the occasional hills sprint at speed. So it needs to handle what I give it. If that makes sense.

[GONEWALKABOUT]

while out of my budget for the moment +1 to the shockworks they look the business. will give >triple the ride quality of a BC haha. Coilovers will pretty much always give better handling unless you get an amazing spring and strut.

[shav]

while out of my budget for the moment +1 to the shockworks they look the business. will give >triple the ride quality of a BC haha. Coilovers will pretty much always give better handling unless you get an amazing spring and strut.

Dont get wrong, I love the shockworks coilovers but at 2k its a lot of coin to spend for someone semi serious like me. Other option is to just get quality shocks and keep the stock springs.

[GONEWALKABOUT]

pretty much, just weigh up cost vs function vs need. I personally would go coilovers as ride stiffness doesnt bother me and i dont have a family to cart around and complain and the big advantage is adjustable height. plus you can say you have coilovers and sound like a race driver

[shav]

pretty much, just weigh up cost vs function vs need. I personally would go coilovers as ride stiffness doesnt bother me and i dont have a family to cart around and complain and the big advantage is adjustable height. plus you can say you have coilovers and sound like a race driver

haha, thats true. Im probably a bit too old for that though. Love the look of a lowered car, hate the trade off. Plus yeah, here in SA we got crappy roads so you would feel every bump. I might even opt for some Koni adjustables and be done with it.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Koni-Sport-F ... 418133182e

[GONEWALKABOUT]

they look good but pretty expensive haha $900-1000 for just the struts

[Newbie GT]

pretty much, just weigh up cost vs function vs need. I personally would go coilovers as ride stiffness doesnt bother me and i dont have a family to cart around and complain and the big advantage is adjustable height. plus you can say you have coilovers and sound like a race driver

haha, thats true. Im probably a bit too old for that though. Love the look of a lowered car, hate the trade off. Plus yeah, here in SA we got crappy roads so you would feel every bump. I might even opt for some Koni adjustables and be done with it.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Koni-Sport-F ... 418133182e

Or leave way it is Shav don't ruin luxury

[shav]

they look good but pretty expensive haha $900-1000 for just the struts

Cant win either way.

[shav]

pretty much, just weigh up cost vs function vs need. I personally would go coilovers as ride stiffness doesnt bother me and i dont have a family to cart around and complain and the big advantage is adjustable height. plus you can say you have coilovers and sound like a race driver

haha, thats true. Im probably a bit too old for that though. Love the look of a lowered car, hate the trade off. Plus yeah, here in SA we got crappy roads so you would feel every bump. I might even opt for some Koni adjustables and be done with it.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Koni-Sport-F ... 418133182e

Or leave way it is Shav don't ruin luxury

True, but I need to get new shocks soon. Current ones are making noise and dont feel as nice as they once were. I might just go get them checked out to be sure.

[shav]

Thoughts on Bilsteins with Kings Low springs?

[alexeiwoody]

Thoughts on Bilsteins with Kings Low springs?

Depends on price? Can be a bit badly programmed....slow compression is pretty poo stock I think.

I've seen some coilovers do a fantastic job of keeping the ride smooth. Hopefully those shockworks everyone is yacking on about are good at that. Perhaps you should go and see someone who has them installed when they come out?