M4RKG

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They're standard and can only assume are as old as the car (13 years) and I think i've got GMAX springs on there at the minute which were on when I bought the car... but i'm thinking about fitting a set of Eibach springs so the ride is alittle better.

So i'm needing to establish if they're in good nick before I change the springs incase I go to the expense of getting decent springs when my shocks are knacked... what checks can I do?

The car runs on 18" alloy wheels at present, what else can I do to give a less harsh ride other than change the springs and change to 17's?

I dont want to get coilovers, as they'll mean a harsher ride... the car will never go to the track either.

Currently there is a knock from the rear of the car, but I believe thats the bushes/links or something as it came up on the MOT last time round... or am I wrong?

Thanks

dunx

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Not true !

dunx

M4RKG

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So standard shocks on a decent set of springs will be a harsher ride than coilovers?

... i've always thought it was vice versa (me never having owned coilovers like)

What would you recommend mate?

Thanks

chrisdicko

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You can get different spring rates for the coilovers to make your ride how you want. Also they are all generally adjustable from soft to hard.

chrisdicko

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BC Coilovers are a good buy.

madscoob

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ive got apexi ssprings on mine with kyb gas shocks from local motor factor £70.00 a corner fitted nice firm ride not to harsh and lowered 40mm to boot

M4RKG

iTrader: (22)

OK, cheers lads.

... and are there any checks I can do to ensure the condition of my current shocks?

chrisUK300

iTrader: (10)

Check for any leaks under the rubber cover. When my rear shocker failed it was pissing hydraulic fluid out

M4RKG

iTrader: (22)

Ok, i'll have a look... but none of the shocks have failed, I'm just wanting to gauge their general condition