I need new shocks...but would worn ones cause this? - Page 2 - G35Driver

Feb 23, 2014 | 10:40 AM

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colin.ssc

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Would you change for shock/struts over coilovers then?

I am currently running eibach pro kit springs...thinking if I am gonna change maybe coilovers might be the other alternative....?

Theres a few cheaper coilover option like BC BR or the more expensive KW and Aragosta...also seen people using Koni Yellow making it into coilovers using a kit + swift/eibach metric spring...i am guessing metric spring is just the normal springs like the one I have?

Feb 24, 2014 | 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Gdirtyfive55

Why do you wish you didn't spend the money on changing them? $500 is an insanely incredible price. That's like a "Wtf?!" Price. You may not have needed them right that second but you shortly would have. You did the right thing.

I would've used that money to buy a rear decklid spoiler and installation perhaps?

Feb 24, 2014 | 04:31 AM

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I would've used that money to buy a rear decklid spoiler and installation perhaps?

Bah...do it all yerself and you can do it all for 1/5 the price.

Feb 24, 2014 | 01:40 PM

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My shocks were at at 140k when i changed them still rode pretty good. But DIY and save yourself some money on labor.

Feb 26, 2014 | 02:06 PM

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neal.a.nelson

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The Sport suspension is usually good for 100k miles

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Originally Posted by colin.ssc

Ah okay. Thanks. I should start to take a look at mine soon then. Another 12,000k ill hit 50,000 miles.

Mine has 85k miles and I won't replace them until after 100k. When I do, I'll be very careful about using any non-OEM parts. I had to chime in because you could very easily shoot yourself in the foot, replacing sport struts in great condition with inferior new struts. Basically, don't follow advice given for non-Sport vehicles if you have a Sport.