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Offline dazzle53

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shocks
« on: May 02, 2010, 10:40:30 am »
hi was just wondering what uprated shocks i should get for my g40?

thanks
darren

Offline PeteG40

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Re: shocks
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2010, 10:43:28 am »
depends what look/drive you want and your budget.

I love konis, which work well on standard ride height without being to hard. but they are about £80-100 a corner.

People rate h+r cup kits - which lower 40 or 60 mm but again they are about £350 a set.

Offline dazzle53

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Re: shocks
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2010, 01:17:20 pm »
well the cars been  lowered 40mm but the dampers are standard. at the moment my budget isnt much  :( but quality is worth the money.

Offline g40Ross

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Re: shocks
« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2010, 07:56:48 am »
when i bought my car it was lowered 60mm on standard shocks are the ride was nasty! ive now uprated the shocks with spax at just under £50 a corner! and now the ride is beautiful and very little body roll when taking corners at speed! sticks like glue!

Ross

Offline matthew85

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Re: shocks
« Reply #4 on: May 20, 2010, 10:14:15 am »
sorry to hijack guys... who is the best place to buy konis from?

I notice the rear platforms are removable so would a "rally design" coilover platform fit?

ala: http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=1358&products_id=3458&osCsid=rgtfqtov3teaarvcoeqvr48al1

this is providing the konis have a 50mm dia

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Re: shocks
« Reply #5 on: May 20, 2010, 11:19:36 am »
I think the konis are slimmer than 50mm, I have some in my garage that I can measure if you want.  I also have an unused set of the rally design slide-on things, you'll need some inserts machining up to take up space inside the coilover cover.