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11-03-2009, 07:43 PM
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XR6
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Victoria
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Hi All
I was thinkin about replacing my rear shocks on my AU S1 Fairmont Ghia with IRS. I have a LPG tank so the extra weight might of killed the shocks abit??? Just wondering what all of you out there have on your cars???? Whats good & whats not???? Cheers |
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11-03-2009, 10:12 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
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Running Koni Yellows all round but not running IRS rides and handles sweet now, But they arnt cheap.
  
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12-03-2009, 02:31 PM
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First time Falconless
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Brisvegas
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I've got KYB Excel G on front and rear. Mine is not an IRS, but I can say that these shocks are very good for the cost. They are not much firmer than the stock Ford Monroe shocks in compression, but are a heck of a lot better in rebound control and feel like they tie the car down a lot better.
Check the sales section cos I thought I saw someone selling a set for an IRS AU recently...
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12-03-2009, 02:39 PM
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Critical Thinker
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Adelaide
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BOGE short throw shocks at the front
BOGE rear shocks. BOGE are good bang for ya buck. They have been used on cars like Audi and Mercedes Benz from what I know of too.
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"the greatest trick the devil pulled, is convincing the world he doesn't exist" 2022 Mazda CX5 GTSP Turbo 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander 1967 XR FALCON 500 Cars previously owned: 2021 Subaru Outback Sport 2018 Subaru XV-S 2012 Subaru Forester X 2007 Subaru Liberty GT 2001 AU2 75th Anniversary Futura 2001 Subaru GX wagon 1991 EB XR8 1977 XC Fairmont 1990 EA S Pak 1984 XE S Pak 1982 ZJ Fairlane 1983 XE Fairmont 1989 EA Falcon 1984 Datsun Bluebird Wagon 1975 Honda Civic |
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12-03-2009, 02:51 PM
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XR6
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Victoria
Posts: 114
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Yeah
I believe i've got pedders lowered springs all round as I was able to still read the code tag which were still on the springs... but have no idea what sort of shocks I'm running??? I remember pedders sports gas shocks used to be quite good but I've heard monroe's are a hell of alot better these days!!! KYB's are pretty good value too... Cheers |
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12-03-2009, 06:51 PM
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not so stock
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Brisbane North
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Got Boges on mine and am very happy with the ride comfort, height and handling and I'll agree that they are good value for money
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12-03-2009, 07:28 PM
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XR6
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Victoria
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How much would a set boges set me back?? Where are they available as I'd want to fit them myself...
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12-03-2009, 10:11 PM
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12-03-2009, 07:49 PM
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Stroking it...
Join Date: May 2005
Location: The 'butt
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I run Bilstein's adjustables' all round, not the cheapest, or easiest to find, but I love them...
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12-03-2009, 10:53 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2006
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I believe, Monroe GTs. Or whatever they're called. + King Springs 2" drop.. the basic package. But I think it handles really well. I enjoy it.
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12-03-2009, 11:33 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: North Haven, Adelaide
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i got boges prices up and it was $450 for front and back
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12-03-2009, 11:43 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Riff
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i got cheap **** Ultima shock and SL springs all round. cost almost Nothing, ride ok. car is pretty low in the back though....
Handles ok, for the price-cant complain! But have noticed major squeaks since installed. (have been told this is probably bushes in rear arms).Turn stereo up- all is good, plus cant hear missus whingeing about my driving!!
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13-03-2009, 09:22 AM
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Critical Thinker
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Adelaide
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Check out the Fulcrum Suspension site sponsors fellas for prices on Shockers regardless of budget size.
http://www.fulcrumsuspensions.com.au/products.html
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13-03-2009, 04:23 PM
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Springs carry the weight of the car, shocks simply control the springs (it's quite a bit more complicated than that, but that's the general idea). If fitting heavier duty springs, then sometimes a heavy duty shock to match is a good idea anyway. The Koni yellows mentioned in the first post are the bees knees, with Koni reds also very good. Bilstein are as good as the Koni yellows. Monroe, KYB, Ultima, Gabriel, Boge, are all fairly similar cheapish shocks and not in the same class as the either Konis or the Bilsteins. You get what you pay for.
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13-03-2009, 05:06 PM
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Critical Thinker
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Location: Adelaide
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Agree with Sox on getting what you pay for. But it also depends on your own personal expectations.
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13-03-2009, 05:22 PM
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15-03-2009, 11:31 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Knoi's all the way. :evil3:
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15-03-2009, 02:03 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Oct 2008
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Amen to Koni's, S3 XR6 VCT IRS manual best thing I've done so far! and got my Koni's of eBay $ 600.00 all 4 corners delivered to my door brand new from "Proven Suspensions" in Albury, rides so much better than the stock ones still firm around corners but over the small bumps you just don't feel a thing.
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15-03-2009, 04:32 PM
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AU Club Mod
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Albury
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This has been talked about many times before!!
aufairmontghia please use search!!
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