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David Goldthorpe
Tinkerer
NSW
UZZ31 GT-L

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Reg: 11-2007

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Friday, September 26, 2008 - 09:18 am, by:  David Goldthorpe (Sprocket82) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I've decided to get rid of the Airbag-Struts and convert to springs, as I no longer use the height adjustment much and theyr'e just not reliable enough.

Bowers Suspension in Mereweather have quoted me $2150 for a set of adjustable TEIN coilovers fitted (not sure exactly which model).

Monaco Performance at Kotara have quoted me roughly $1000 for a set of Lowered King Springs and KYB shocks fitted.

I'm after a good compromise between handling and ride quality - I don't want to be able to feel every little bump in the road, as I currently do. I dont do track days or anything like that, so I cant really see myself needing the adjustable coilovers.

Is there any real reason why I should get the more expensive TEINs? Anybody have any feedback on either Bowers or Monaco?

Any advise appreciated.
Dixon Won
Tinkerer
NSW
Soarer TT

Posts: 77
Reg: 12-2007

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Friday, September 26, 2008 - 09:26 am, by:  Dixon Won (Covert_operator) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Supra bilsteins and King standard height springs to suit. Probably a bit harder than the KYB option but will ride and handle like a dream.
Matt Petersen
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V8

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Friday, September 26, 2008 - 11:51 am, by:  Matt Petersen (Mattmannz) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

If you get adjustable suspension you will probably need a certification.

In terms of damping you can't get better than Bilsteins so if you don't need adjustability which most don't, then go the Bilstein's.

I have a set of Tein CST's and am thinking about going to Bilstein's with Eibachs.

matt
Justin Camilleri
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QLD
Had a 85 MZ10, 92 TT, Now 91 TT

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Friday, September 26, 2008 - 04:38 pm, by:  Justin Camilleri (Just) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

My guess would be the tein super streets you were quoted. There spring rate is front 14.0 kgf/mm and rear 8.0 kgf/mm.

Matt - what price would you be looking at if your selling the Tein's? What is the spring rate?
Matt Petersen
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NA
V8

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Friday, September 26, 2008 - 04:52 pm, by:  Matt Petersen (Mattmannz) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The CST's are 10 and 6 I think. They are 16 way damping adjustable and the rears have a set of helper springs and seats in them.

They cost me $2300NZ all up and have been on the car for about 7 months and have done about 5k km's. Not sure what they would be worth. I am in NZ by the way...

Matt.

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