What shocks for rear?

[G3 NYX]

I've got some coilies but the rear shocks had gone, so can someone recommend me any for fast road / track day use?

Is this any good?
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/perfo...98-05/bilstein-b4-performance-gas-damper-rear

How does it fit on?

 

[mr.pink87]

You'll need pretty short dampers when combined with coilover rear springs. I tried some Bilstein B8 sprints (shortened) on the rear with H&R coilover springs and they didn't get enough pretension. What coilovers do you have? You should be able to get replacements from the manufacturer.

 

[G3 NYX]

You'll need pretty short dampers when combined with coilover rear springs. I tried some Bilstein B8 sprints (shortened) on the rear with H&R coilover springs and they didn't get enough pretension. What coilovers do you have? You should be able to get replacements from the manufacturer.

They are Vmaxx, the rears are just lowering springs with adjusters, not coilovers sorry!

 

[mr.pink87]

But they are the VMaxx springs, aren't they? Slightly shortened shocks for lowering with springs (upto 30mm) will not work with the rear springs from coilover kits. Rear springs are to short.

 

[G3 NYX]

But they are the VMaxx springs, aren't they? Slightly shortened shocks for lowering with springs (upto 30mm) will not work with the rear springs from coilover kits. Rear springs are to short.

Yeah they lower 60mm on the rear springs

 

[mr.pink87]

I'd get a set of replacement rear shocks from Vmaxx. Or look for second hand rear "coilover" shocks on here.

 

[Dan519]

Get some new cup shocks, or some spax if you want damping adjustment

 

[G3 NYX]

Get some new cup shocks, or some spax if you want damping adjustment

Can you supply these dan?

 

[mr.pink87]

Get some new cup shocks, or some spax if you want damping adjustment

Cup shocks are to long. => spring will wobble around if the rear isn't under load => dangerous.

 

[G3 NYX]

Cup shocks are to long. => spring will wobble around if the rear isn't under load => dangerous.

Ive been rolling around like that for years! lol!

Theres hardly anything around! I've contacted a few companies to see if they can supply vmaxx shocks on their own.

 

[G3 NYX]

Had an email saying its £150 for a replacement set of rear shocks, thats a bit expensive.

Ok so:
V-Maxx Shocks = £150
Bilstein B4 Shocks = £76.8
Clio Cup Shocks = £87.32

Which ones?

 

[mr.pink87]

150 is for a set (x2) isn't it? The other prices are for one?

 

[G3 NYX]

150 is for a set (x2) isn't it? The other prices are for one?

Nope they are all the prices for 2

 

[Dan519]

Cup rears are £59.40 each

 

[G3 NYX]

Cup rears are £59.40 each

Not from Wests Renault dear

 

[G3 NYX]

I think I'm going to go for the Bilstein's then

 

[jenic]

I'm liking the Koni's I have on the rear of mine, went for my first proper drive since fitting them last week and the rear end felt so planted.

No idea if they are suitable to mix with your current coilovers though?

 

[GeorgeH]

Though b4's are oem replacement only good for -40mm drop?

 

[G3 NYX]

Though b4's are oem replacement only good for -40mm drop?

I'll cut em in half and jobs a goodun'

 

[GeorgeH]

Lol or that.