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Aug 31, 2003 | 09:51 PM

MB The Body

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Shocks ?

Ok now that I'm gonna keep my car and not replace it for some time. I guess I could invest some into tightening the feel of the car. I have sport springs, but stock non-sport shocks. It is slightly bouncy. If I went with an aftermarket shock would that get rid of the bouncyness and improve handling as well ?

Then next question is which shock to go in conjunction with the stock sport springs, and who is a distributor for that shock. I wanna keep costs low.

Aug 31, 2003 | 10:42 PM

LAS

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Re: Shocks ?

I have stock sport suspension and I think the shocks are still a little bouncy for my taste. Unless someone is selling the shocks for cheap, I'd rather invest in some Bilsteins or Konis, handling is much better. You'll end up paying around the same for new oem sport shocks...$400-$500

Aug 31, 2003 | 11:02 PM

QGMika

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check classifieds for oem sport shocks.

Sep 1, 2003 | 04:19 AM

Frank1

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Re: Shocks ?

Just interested in how the ride is since you changed the springs only, I am due to replace my standard non sports set up with H&R lowering springs only. Did you notice a big difference in the ride when you changed your springs. Is there any contact beteween tyre and wing if you are carrying passengers? Is there any bottoming out of the standard shock? Did you have to track the car after fitting and did you have any camber problems. Should I wait and invest in shocks as well. Thanks.

Sep 1, 2003 | 06:30 AM

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Re: Shocks ?

I don't track my car, I havne't had problems at all with a full car or cornering.

The car is just a little bouncy for my taste. Since its gonna run 400-500 before installing, shocks will have to wait... cause I definitely want nav+ first.

Sep 1, 2003 | 08:01 AM

MikekiM@PureMS

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Go aftermarket shocks.

You can use the sport shocks however they'll probably wear out sooner rather than later. Factory shocks really are only good for about 50-70k, and the hassle to replace them just isn't worth it.

Invest in some quality aftermarket shocks like the Koni or Bilstein products. They're covered by a lifetime warranty, so you can rest assured that they'll perform well for a long time.
We offer both shocks at great prices. Feel free to email if you have any questions.