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shocks/struts?
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:08 pm
by bigjiz
Hey all
I'm looking at springs and shocks, as taz pointed out to me yesterday that kyb do a good shock. I've googled the sh*t out of them but all I can find are rears, is there any place I could pick up some fronts aswell? Cause a few brands I've looked at only do rears too.
Re: shocks/struts?
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:09 pm
by Taz
All taken from posts from our mighty GOD AND SAVIOR Bennoz
Shocks - 4 x KYB Gas
Part numbers; Front L: 334154 Front R: 334155 Rears: 341140
Approx $440
Standard / Slotted / Gold street series
DBA 425 (Plain rotor) 276mm standard GPX replacement size
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DBA 425SL (SL = Slotted Left) 276mm GPX replacement size
DBA 425SR (SR = Slotted Right) 276mm GPX replacement size
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DBA 425X (X = Cross drilled and slotted) 276mm GPX replacement size (Note: this rotor is not left or right sided, it will fit on both)
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4000 series (A much more premium rotor)
DBA 4425SL (SL = Slotted Left) 276mm GPX replacement size
DBA 4425SR (SR = Slotted Right) 276mm GPX replacement size
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DBA 4425XS (XS = Premium cross drilled and slotted) 276mm GPX replacement size (Note: this rotor is not left or right sided, it will fit on both)
Only thing youll have to do is find your local supplier and give them a call
Springs:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MITSUBISHI-F ... 698wt_1163
Re: shocks/struts?
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:24 pm
by Vectose
The fronts are the same as a Volvo S40.
Re: shocks/struts?
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:26 pm
by Taz
Although the way i see it, you can either spend just under 700 replacing all struts and springs, or you can get a set of coilovers for a mere 100 more
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DD-40-STEP-C ... 534wt_1163
Re: shocks/struts?
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:28 pm
by Sahin
There are no DBA rotors left and you cannot get them anymore in Australia
And they are sh*t as coilovers and will feel like sh*t compared to shocks and springs... especially for a daily driver
Re: shocks/struts?
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:29 pm
by bigjiz
Thanks man that would have answered about all my questions
Re: shocks/struts?
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:33 pm
by bigjiz
Also them coilovers would clap out easier, plus its not my daily its just gonna b my fun car
Re: shocks/struts?
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:34 pm
by Taz
The post was copied and pasted from a post i made in the suspension thread - please excuse me Shane
Coilovers are preference too. Many people say the D1 coilovers are cheap and nasty, and the people who have tried them whom ive talked to say the complete opposite.
Im merely suggesting options
Re: shocks/struts?
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:42 pm
by silverGPX
Look for a Jap coilover, not a Taiwanese coilover.
Re: shocks/struts?
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:50 pm
by silverGPX
But yes i know a lot of people with BC golds that are happy, stef and thomas for that matter.
Probably best to stick with well known taiwanese ones.
Re: shocks/struts?
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:52 pm
by silverGPX
Think you can still get fronts Sahin, rears are definetly gone, T2's anyway.
Re: shocks/struts?
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:52 pm
by Vectose
I would still recommend a good shock/spring setup over coilovers for a daily driver. I have RSR-Ti2000 springs and I would rate them over king springs.
Re: shocks/struts?
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:53 pm
by Taz
bigjiz wrote:its not my daily its just gonna b my fun car
Re: shocks/struts?
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:55 pm
by Vectose
I know, I was just saying it as a general statement.
Re: shocks/struts?
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:57 pm
by silverGPX
Vectose wrote:I know, I was just saying it as a general statement.
Re: shocks/struts?
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 7:38 am
by dstocks
I would still recommend a good shock/spring setup over coilovers for a daily driver. I have RSR-Ti2000 springs and I would rate them over king springs.
Agree 100%. A lot Australia roads are just too rough for all but the softest settings. Iv had coilovers. Rattles the car to pieces. A good shock spring combination is better for 80% of people. Also, if one part of the coilover goes, you will be replacing the whole unit. Unless you are doing track work, the coilovers just arent worth it.
Re: shocks/struts?
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 11:58 am
by silverGPX
dstocks wrote:I would still recommend a good shock/spring setup over coilovers for a daily driver. I have RSR-Ti2000 springs and I would rate them over king springs.
Agree 100%. A lot Australia roads are just too rough for all but the softest settings. Iv had coilovers. Rattles the car to pieces. A good shock spring combination is better for 80% of people. Also, if one part of the coilover goes, you will be replacing the whole unit. Unless you are doing track work, the coilovers just arent worth it.
I think you have to get a really light spring weight, stef had BC's in his RX8 and didnt feel harsh at all.
Re: shocks/struts?
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 2:33 pm
by bjk
silverGPX wrote:dstocks wrote:I would still recommend a good shock/spring setup over coilovers for a daily driver. I have RSR-Ti2000 springs and I would rate them over king springs.
Agree 100%. A lot Australia roads are just too rough for all but the softest settings. Iv had coilovers. Rattles the car to pieces. A good shock spring combination is better for 80% of people. Also, if one part of the coilover goes, you will be replacing the whole unit. Unless you are doing track work, the coilovers just arent worth it.
I think you have to get a really light spring weight, stef had BC's in his RX8 and didnt feel harsh at all.
Much newer car though, if that possibly makes a difference.
Re: shocks/struts?
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 5:07 pm
by phunkydude
silverGPX wrote:dstocks wrote:I would still recommend a good shock/spring setup over coilovers for a daily driver. I have RSR-Ti2000 springs and I would rate them over king springs.
Agree 100%. A lot Australia roads are just too rough for all but the softest settings. Iv had coilovers. Rattles the car to pieces. A good shock spring combination is better for 80% of people. Also, if one part of the coilover goes, you will be replacing the whole unit. Unless you are doing track work, the coilovers just arent worth it.
I think you have to get a really light spring weight, stef had BC's in his RX8 and didnt feel harsh at all.
I'll drive you over the railway crossings in my ride with the bc clicks to softest... one day'
Re: shocks/struts?
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 7:06 pm
by silverGPX
Spring rate guys, spring rate.