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Old 13-04-2010, 10:49 PM   #1
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Best brand of shocks - What would be the best?

I'm thinking of getting new shocks for the 'Stina SP (it's a BG) I'm thinking of getting Konis or Bilsteins but what would be another alternative to those two?

Any help would be great
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Old 14-04-2010, 05:39 AM   #2
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Try KYB's. Ask Astroboy for a price in the traders section under gsl rally sport. Tokico's are also a good one.
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Old 14-04-2010, 05:03 PM   #3
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Thanks for the help, I'll get talking to him in a bit
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Koni Yellows from memory are $500+ per corner and Bilsteins make them look cheap. If you're looking at that kind of budget also consider DMS coilovers, I think though DMS start at $4000ish if they make them for your car, Astro can give you more detail.
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err koni yellows with eibach springs from astro were MUCH cheaper than $500 a corner
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Old 14-04-2010, 06:27 PM   #6
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Meh, the last Koni I bought were in July '03.
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I do remember though they controlled the King springs very well.
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Old 14-04-2010, 08:38 PM   #7
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Thanks for all your help guys, you've given me range of good shocks, really keen on the Konis though
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