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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 05:13 PM
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Hi This has probably been asked loads of times but i need to sort the suspension on the cab so just wonderin which i should go for. Cheers
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 05:22 PM
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obviously coilovers if its within budget, harsh ride though so would go for koni's if you want any more comfort....
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 05:26 PM
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coilovers!

all the way!!!!
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 05:33 PM
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Silly question but any idea what life-span coil-overs have. Do they wear out the same as any normal shocks would???
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For a road car Konis are excellent get the spring rate and ride height correct and your laughing.

I run coilovers on my RS and with the correct(thats correct for me) damping and spring rate they are spot on, not harsh in the slightest except on the wallet
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Silly question but any idea what life-span coil-overs have. Do they wear out the same as any normal shocks would???
Yes, and if used hard the cheap ones would actually wear out quicker. as they are only oil damped.
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by NUTS RuS
Originally Posted by stevedb
Silly question but any idea what life-span coil-overs have. Do they wear out the same as any normal shocks would???
Yes, and if used hard the cheap ones would actually wear out quicker. as they are only oil damped.
What would you recommed then Tony?
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Oil damped & gas pressurised - any make
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