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i need to get some coilover reco'd and was hopping someone knew of places on the gold coast or brisbane that can do it for me?

cheers, matt...

Try the Strut Reconditioners in Slacks Creek on (07) 38082455. Mohammed is the new owner. From memory it cost $137.50 inc. GST per strut for a re-gas + re-oil and a general check over. What needs to be done to your coilovers?

Try the Strut Reconditioners in Slacks Creek on (07) 38082455.  Mohammed is the new owner.  From memory it cost $137.50 inc. GST per strut for a re-gas + re-oil and a general check over.  What needs to be done to your coilovers?

not quite shaw yet as i got them from ebay, they are just a test fit thing at the moment, i'll see how they go then replace with brand new matching set and sell off these as a package, suspension/brake upgrade for a r30...

www.shockreco.com.au

they rebuilt my TEINs.  I would recommend that you take your coilovers to them instead of driving in becos they charged $40 PER side just to remove them from your car :P

I recommend these guys as well... they did mine.. top job.. would also recommend taking them in off the car... cost me 137.5 per corner

W.W. Shockabsorbers Geebung, done alot of work for me in the past. Bit past where you are though and Strut Reconditioners i have heard do a good job also.

I am with you, W.W. shockabsorbers have been around a long time and are worth a look, ever since shockreco changed hands it hasn't been the same, I certainly won't be returning.

Try the Strut Reconditioners in Slacks Creek on (07) 38082455.  Mohammed is the new owner.  From memory it cost $137.50 inc. GST per strut for a re-gas + re-oil and a general check over.  What needs to be done to your coilovers?

If Scotty was still there Id almost think about recomending them.

Anyway, with my 'fun' experiences, Id go buy some new ones. Depending on how bad they are most places wont be able to reco them and keep them being adjustable (if they are). Also, whatever you do, go get a corner balance done as well, and make sure your hights are set correctly, that will make a bigger handleing difference than the shocks themselfs, once again in my experience.

Slightly off topic but if you want your standard suspension converted to coil over then go see the people at TBS at Capalaba. They can also get all of your EBC brake pads and slotted rotors fairly cheap.

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