Front shocks recommedation?
08-13-2010, 09:48 AM
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Ok, so I lowerd the front end -30mm (eibach) , rear and is lowerd around -25mm. What shocks would you recommend to buy that will work similar to rear end? I don't want to have too diferent rebound and compresion setting front and rear and have unbalanced car.
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08-15-2010, 01:05 AM
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What ever you do, I suggest to change all the shocks. When the car is lowered the originals wont last long and there isn't any shocks which would match to your used rear shocks...
08-16-2010, 05:30 AM
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Yes there are air springs, but there still are normal shock absorbers which I would change if I´d buy a new set of front shocks 
08-17-2010, 01:18 AM
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Totally agree with Seipäänreikä; you should never change just one pair of shock absorbers as it will change the way the car handles. Change all four, so that you know what handling you'll get out of the car after the change. Otherwise it could come as an unpleasant surprise...
08-17-2010, 10:59 AM
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I didn't know that is possible to change the rear air shocks. Is there any kit avalible? Any recommendations?
08-17-2010, 10:35 PM
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I tought it was air shock system without coils 
what would you change here when changing front suspension?
what would you change here when changing front suspension?
08-18-2010, 01:31 PM
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Why don't you have a more careful look at the link with which Seipaanreika kindly provided you in post #4.
We all like to help but here this conversation will get nowhere if the asking person does not put any effort in understanding previous posts.
To make it even clearer and avoid any doubt, there is a rear shock absorber in that link.
Also, if you have a look under the rear bumper of your car, you will see the rear shocks just in front of you
We all like to help but here this conversation will get nowhere if the asking person does not put any effort in understanding previous posts.
To make it even clearer and avoid any doubt, there is a rear shock absorber in that link.
Also, if you have a look under the rear bumper of your car, you will see the rear shocks just in front of you
