Shock Choices

[Hotwire]

I need some shocks for my R33, and I would like help.

Now I know most people will say "Bilstein Group Buy" but the bottom line is i dont have $1000 for shocks. I have tried to search, and the only other options I have come up with are Koni which are dearer than the Bilsteins, and KYB which are a twin tube. The KYB's I can get for $520 a set, which seems like good value to me, but:

Has anyone used the KYB twin tubes, and how did you find them compared to stock? Are they an improvement or more of a like for like replacement?

Alternatively if anyone knows of any other monotube shocks, please let me know.

I did note on the whiteline site they had their "own" monotube shock, but were $348(f) and $309® +GST. I think this was single shock prices, can anyone confirm?

Im looking to replace the shocks next weekend so some prompt replies would be awesome, thanks!

Lee

Edited May 10, 2007 by Hotwire

[Roy]

You live with yous suspension a long time. If you want to go quick, no matter how much you spend on the engine, you cant go quick without decent suspension. No matter how big your brakes, you cant stop quickly without good suspension. No matter how new your car, you need good suspension to ensure that the thing doesnt fall apart with squeeks etc.

So many different options, but if Bilsteins are too expensive, i suggest replacing one end of the car at a time and doing it in parts. There arent too many bolt in options that are the same price and quality as Bilsteins.

[blind_elk]

I'm using Bilsteins myself. As Roy said, you shouldn't short-change yourself on suspension. Probably even brand new Nissan replacements would be better than what you have now.

KYBs are a good shock - you could do worse.

[Hotwire]

Sorry, should have pointed out my current situation. I presently have Tein HR coilovers which were in the car when I bought it. Im looking for something a lot more streetable as at the moment the car really bounces over the rougher rds that I drive on each day. I will be selling these once I am able to replace the suspension.

I have since got some springs (and top hats soon) so now I just need shocks and spring seats. So I have no stock shocks so I need new Front and Rear at once, thus the "one end at a time" option doesn't exist for me.

So has no-one used the KYBs?

Also, do new shocks always come with new spring seats or do I need to source these 2nd hand too?

[GTshortie]

Also, do new shocks always come with new spring seats or do I need to source these 2nd hand too?

Shocks and springs are sold seperately so you'll have to buy some new springs or reused your old ones, but in your case with TEIN coilovers you'll need new or second hand springs.

[Hotwire]

Yup, like I posted I have the springs, I bought some 2nd hand lowered springs. I should be able to get the top hats from the same person, but I need to know about the spring seats where it sits ON the shock

Cheers

Edited May 11, 2007 by Hotwire

[Sydneykid]

Yup, like I posted I have the springs, I bought some 2nd hand lowered springs. I should be able to get the top hats from the same person, but I need to know about the spring seats where it sits ON the shock

Cheers

Bilsteins come with standard configuration lower spring seats.

cheers

[Hotwire]

Gary,

Thanks for that, but as stated above, the bilsteins are out of my price range (read double the KYB's)! I know you get what you pay for, but I am not a "premadonna race driver" as you have referred to in the past, I Just enjoy the car

Do you know anything more about the "Whiteline" shocks, ie. is the price for a single and is it a rebadged bilstein, or is it per pair and another brand?

Cheers

Lee