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URGENT: Set of shocks
Got a call from the suspension shop as they took out my springs they discovered the front shocks are fully shagged. Basically no rebound. After spending over 1k on wheels and tyres I've barely any room left to play around in the finance department. Does someone have a spare set of shocks? OEM or aftermarket? The car is at the shop now but I leave on Thursday for camp and basically heading straight to Wakefield after. It really is my darkest hour :( Also gone are my front strut top mounts Worse case scenario I'll have to put them back but it's not recommended apparently because of high speed unpredictability
post edited by Tree - 2013/01/08 12:27:40
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Re:URGENT: Set of shocks
2013/01/08 12:32:13
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not sure about 'high speed unpredictably' but I bet she's floaty  sorry mate love to help ya but the only MR2 shocks ive got are in my car...
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Re:URGENT: Set of shocks
2013/01/08 12:46:21
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Thanks for the words of support mate I appreciate it.
Honestly it doesn't feel that bad. Feels like coilovers lol. But I trust those guys (Traction Tyre Centre). Saying that I've never driven them past 150km/h or taken a corner over 75km/h but the old tyres gave up before all else
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Re:URGENT: Set of shocks
2013/01/08 12:51:33
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All I have is a set if rear struts/shocks stock from mine they were really good still.
Sorry to hear mate :( should have gone with shocks instead of wheels :p
Never mind tho :)
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Re:URGENT: Set of shocks
2013/01/08 13:09:18
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But tyres make the most difference ;)
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Re:URGENT: Set of shocks
2013/01/08 13:30:44
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Agruably the most difference :p
A good alignment could aswell :p
Personally I would take decent suspension setup over top range tyres and go for middle level tyres any day :)
Hopefully someone can help you out
But if you need rear ill bring them to Wakefield and we will chuck them in. :)
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Re:URGENT: Set of shocks
2013/01/08 13:42:09
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Good alignment def goes a long way. Thanks for the support :) but seems like thru this short dark tunnel there is a light! Mate who works at SCA just ordered me a set of KYBs uber cheap :D
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Re:URGENT: Set of shocks
2013/01/08 13:45:54
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Awsome mate good to hear :)
How much?
Well let me know if you end up needing them :)
Ill probably bring them anyway to try and sell them along with a bunch of other stuff I have :p
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Re:URGENT: Set of shocks
2013/01/08 13:54:17
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KYBs $71 each, normally about $100-$120. Gabriels are $60 :O
No worries man but you will probably be too busy having fun driving and socialising hehe
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Re:URGENT: Set of shocks
2013/01/08 14:10:35
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which model KYB... Excel G? I've used those before and they weren't too bad
glad to hear you didnt go for the GAYbriels :)
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Re:URGENT: Set of shocks
2013/01/08 14:21:13
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Hahaha I was pretty close seeing as they were cheaper by $10 but want the best or rather better for my car. Most likely the KYBs are stock or similar, but coupled with late model springs and semis I think it's a strong base starting point for a first track day, almost overkill but we'll see. Wheel nuts came in also, can't wait for my newly transformed beast! Finally she is respectable :")
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Re:URGENT: Set of shocks
2013/01/08 14:29:13
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Got uprated swaybar(s) too?
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Re:URGENT: Set of shocks
2013/01/08 18:21:31
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Nah just standard bars. 17mm front, 18mm rear.
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Re:URGENT: Set of shocks
2013/01/09 00:16:46
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Re:URGENT: Set of shocks
2013/01/09 01:11:52
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Worse case, you haven't really noticed the shocks being stuff before, just chuck them back in and go for it.
At least you know the car can only get better in the future.
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