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  • AW11 Budget/OEM shock replacement. (p.2)
2013/06/16 20:06:47
worldwalker
Ok I've got my Koni yellows for the track car and Gabriels for the weekender. I'll endeavour to trial them both with stock suspension and report back. In other news I'll have 4 stock shocks for sale, all roadworthy and passed inspection recently.
2013/06/16 20:58:15
kojab
How does the koni-yellows you bought compare with this package in price.  Did you buy shocks only or struts?
 
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Koni-Yellow-Sport-Shocks-Struts-Set-1987-1989-Toyota-MR2-AW11-Front-And-Rear-/330939029828?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d0d80d944
 
Cheers
2013/06/16 23:24:34
worldwalker
I snapped up a pair of unused inserts off gumtree for a couple of hundred and purchased my second pair from twosrus.com with a load of other stuff. Twosrus will set you back about $800for a full set of inserts (delivered), with their current discount.
 
I've not seen a strut replacement, other than Monroe, only inserts. Many picture the strut replacement, but I'm not sure that's what is sold (like on the ebay ad you've posted, as those pictured wont fit an AW11).
 
There are some cheap deals on Ebay from time to time but it all works out to be much the same as twosrus.com. My biggest gripe is with twosrus shipping price in general, I've asked if there is an alternative but due to failures in the past they're firm with the limited options. I've found a similar package from amazon would cost me literally half or less. Unfortunately they will not ship to Aus but they would be by far the cheapest.
 
The biggest advantage to twosrus is a whole heap of other parts you will struggle to find elsewhere and the piece of mind that what you're getting is 100% correct, when you're spending big bucks (lets face it, $800 for shocks is 1/5th the value of the car), you want to get it right.
 
Nick.
2013/06/17 14:28:55
kojab
Good info. 
 
I am hoping that I don't need to buy new struts as I have G4 coilovers but one of the shocks is leaking so I had thoughts of fitting koni inserts.  Is this possible?  I have read several times people looking to rebuild the G4s due to leaking shocks and wondered if you just can't fit some other manufactures inserts or is that not possible.
 
I am the new owner of RobYobs AW11  Very happy with it.
 
Cheers
2013/06/17 15:31:45
Mrskylighter
kojab
Good info. 
 
I am hoping that I don't need to buy new struts as I have G4 coilovers but one of the shocks is leaking so I had thoughts of fitting koni inserts.  Is this possible?  I have read several times people looking to rebuild the G4s due to leaking shocks and wondered if you just can't fit some other manufactures inserts or is that not possible.
 
I am the new owner of RobYobs AW11  Very happy with it.
 
Cheers




How is that 3sgte powered AW11 going? What area are you in? You should come along to the Sydney monthly meets?
2013/06/17 15:54:38
kojab
Best ever handling car I have ever driven.  Love the 3sgte engine.
 
I am in the Sutherland Shire and yes I intend to come along to the Sydney monthly meet. 
Just been so busy.
 
Cheers
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