Replacing Shocks

[Richard K]

Hi all,

Just had car serviced and checked for worrying knocking noises,

garage says I need N/S/F Shock and rear antiroll bushes (not sure about my description),

I have to keep original springs because of clearance issue in my garage :(

If you vote for uprated could you say which you'd choose

Koni adjustables or KYB.

thanks in advance

Richard K.

[Jones~32]

If I had the money i'd go for the Konis, but i didnt so i went for KYB from Fensport, i did lower mine at the same time though, made the ride a fair bit harsher but it corners a lot better now :D

Mike

[OriRacer]

I lowered my GXI but didn't to the shocks and now I wish i did. Have just changed the back ones and it made such a difference.

[G6AArgh]

if your planning on keeping the car for a while uprate them but the ride will suffer. i need to replace my front two after crimbo, i think i will go with the konis as the long term plan involves a engine conversion at some point (in the very distant future at the mo ) so adjustable damping would be useful. but if your planning on keeping the car as is go for the KYBs their supposed to be quite good and not badly priced either

[philcook]

I'm planning to change mine in New Year on my Gti as couple of them knackered. i'm going for Konis (SSK fully adjustable 40mm), for £430 hope they worth it!!

[sparco_blues]

Ive just fitted the koni shocks to my rolla and it makes one hell of a difference cornering, the ride is hard though, ive got apex springs at a 35mm drop too which hardens it up more. But if you're keeping the car a while go for the koni shocks, well worth the money!!!