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9th February 2015, 19:03
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L-plater
Join Date: Sep 2014
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Shocks
Iv got a saxo vtr with some 50mm apex springs what do people recommend for shock absorbers for reasonable money
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9th February 2015, 19:39
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Go for apex shocks if your on a tight budget. You can use the standard shocks as well but apex will be better.
Theres often 2nd hand shocks for sale in the for sale section.
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9th February 2015, 19:48
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Match them with some Apex dampers. Really 50mm is too low for standard shocks
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9th February 2015, 23:04
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Originally Posted by KamRacing
Match them with some Apex dampers. Really 50mm is too low for standard shocks |
I was looking at those but I don't really want to spend that much can't find any second hand at all is there any other option as I know I need shortend shock because iv gone so low
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9th February 2015, 23:11
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What about these
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10th February 2015, 13:39
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They will have the same problem as your current dampers. Save your money until you can afford to buy the right dampers for the job.
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12th February 2015, 10:02
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Spax or apex are cheap and good, some spax are adjustable too.
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13th February 2015, 16:52
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Im in the same predicament atm was thinking b4s? Why will they have the same problem surely they are better than standard? What do you recommend on a budget kam?
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13th February 2015, 16:56
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For 50mm lowered saxo vtr 02
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13th February 2015, 21:37
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theyre still longer shocks so will have the wrong travel.
the Apex shocks are shortened so they "match" the springs, giving a more reasonable ride
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14th February 2015, 07:05
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Could you send a link to the 1s you recomend thanks
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14th February 2015, 07:58
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I ran standard shocks on a saxo with 70mm lowering springs and one with 50mm lowering springs for over a year and mine was fine. Was a lot more comfortable than now with stiff coilovers, but didn't handle as well!
You'll be fine on standard shocks, you only want uprated/shortened ones if you're after handling.
Although I think 70mm on standard shocks would kill them very quickly lol
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14th February 2015, 09:15
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Originally Posted by Coops200691
Im in the same predicament atm was thinking b4s? Why will they have the same problem surely they are better than standard? What do you recommend on a budget kam?
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The problem is effective damper movement. Your standard damper is not designed to operate that low. The issue is you will spend a fair amount of time hitting or sitting on the bumpstop which offers less predictable handling and ride. If people took off the dust cover and saw how little travel there is with a standard bumpstop you would be surprised. You could cut the bumpstop down but you will then be at risk of bottoming out the shock completely which is when internal wear is amplified.
A shortened damper is designed to run at a lower ride height so does not have this issue.
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14th February 2015, 09:16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jbrady72
I ran standard shocks on a saxo with 70mm lowering springs and one with 50mm lowering springs for over a year and mine was fine. Was a lot more comfortable than now with stiff coilovers, but didn't handle as well!
You'll be fine on standard shocks, you only want uprated/shortened ones if you're after handling.
Although I think 70mm on standard shocks would kill them very quickly lol
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Fit softer springs to the coilovers 
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14th February 2015, 09:21
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They knock like hell though! I want some B8 or similar shocks, then some sort of stiffer springs but keep the coilover collar so I still have some adjustability!
Can you sort me out?
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14th February 2015, 10:06
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Ok thanks so what shocks do i need around the b4 price bracket
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16th February 2015, 10:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jbrady72
They knock like hell though! I want some B8 or similar shocks, then some sort of stiffer springs but keep the coilover collar so I still have some adjustability!
Can you sort me out?
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most likely. What knocks? The damper itself? I dont see why with the right spring you can run a spring rate thats not too harsh.
Kev
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19th February 2015, 07:20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KamRacing
most likely. What knocks? The damper itself? I dont see why with the right spring you can run a spring rate thats not too harsh.
Kev
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Not sure, they're only TA technix so not the best. People were saying about the spring pans? But I want some better shocks and springs anyway.
Also both springs have settled so screwing the collar up and down does nothing and one side sits slightly higher and I can't adjust it 
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