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15-07-2009, 01:20 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Perth
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I'm in the middle of deciding on what suspension I should go with for my au xr8 and was wondering if there is any suspension companies who make coilovers for the au.
I beleive nolathane make a front coilover kit for the au but they don't make any for the rear. If there is nothing else available then I will probably get the coilover front and combine it with king and koni yellow rears. Any thoughts or ideas?
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Current: Built R32 GTR 520Hp ATW AU3 Fairmont I6 Whiteline swaybars, FPV Typhoon Rims, Superlows, Custom Intake Piping, Modified BA XR8 Airbox, Big Stereo Past: 2001 AU2 XR8 220 Manual 1/4 Mile: 13.8 @ 100MPH (161km/h) Ford Falcon AU2 V8 Auto 1/4 Mile: 13.0 @ 107MPH (172km/h) |
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15-07-2009, 07:59 AM
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AU2 XR8
Join Date: Dec 2005
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i beleive pedders make a full coilover kit for irs au's i have a set it my girlfreinds sss pulsar they are awesome the damper adjustment is good you can go from really soft like there is no shocks in it to rock hard unlike some coil overs that even on the softest setting are way to hard
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15-07-2009, 08:33 AM
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The Monty
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Geelong
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what sort of price would he be looking at?
my friend just got coilovers done in is New Vectra (2006) and he loves it, i think he paid around the $2000 mark for front and rear custom set up |
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15-07-2009, 02:14 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: Perth
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Ok thanks. I don't have a budget, I just want to buy the suspension once and not have to worry about it again.
Do you think a pedders coilover setup will be better than a koni yellow/king springs combo?
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Current: Built R32 GTR 520Hp ATW AU3 Fairmont I6 Whiteline swaybars, FPV Typhoon Rims, Superlows, Custom Intake Piping, Modified BA XR8 Airbox, Big Stereo Past: 2001 AU2 XR8 220 Manual 1/4 Mile: 13.8 @ 100MPH (161km/h) Ford Falcon AU2 V8 Auto 1/4 Mile: 13.0 @ 107MPH (172km/h) |
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15-07-2009, 03:55 PM
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Stroking it...
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If money is no option, do what I did, bilstein coilovers....
And no, a pedders setup will not be better then a koni combo...
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15-07-2009, 04:19 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Perth
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Cheers cam, bilstein coilovers is exactly the type I was after. Can you possibly pm me with a price that you paid and who I should speak to about sourcing a set for the xr if you don't mind.
Thanks
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Current: Built R32 GTR 520Hp ATW AU3 Fairmont I6 Whiteline swaybars, FPV Typhoon Rims, Superlows, Custom Intake Piping, Modified BA XR8 Airbox, Big Stereo Past: 2001 AU2 XR8 220 Manual 1/4 Mile: 13.8 @ 100MPH (161km/h) Ford Falcon AU2 V8 Auto 1/4 Mile: 13.0 @ 107MPH (172km/h) |
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15-07-2009, 04:49 PM
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Regular Member
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I wouldn't mind knowing a ballpark figure for the bilsteins either. Could i get a pm in u have a bit of time on your hands.
cheers, adam |
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18-07-2009, 09:53 AM
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Stroking it...
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Sorry guys, cant be of much help with price, bought mine a few years ago through Chiptorque when buying a whole heap of other stuff, cant get my hands on the receipts at the moment. I'd be guessing around the 3k mark nowdays
Although, there were a few different models, whether you want height adjustable and damper adjustable I went with the D16's (or maybe its B16?) which are adjustable 2 way. EDIT: They now have an Australian site http://www.bilstein.com.au/\ Contact Details: Please call us for your nearest retailer/installer. Or fill out the form opposite. New South Wales Sydney Shock Absorbers 455-463 Princes Highway (cnr Railway Road) Sydenham NSW 2044 tel (02) 9516 1182 fax (02) 9550 3270 service@bilstein.com.au ACT Inline Steering 32 Yass Road Queanbeyan NSW 2620 tel (02) 6232 9955 fax (02) 6232 9956 Queensland Fulcrum Suspensions 28-36 Evesham Street Moorooka QLD 4105 tel (07) 3892 9000 fax (07) 3892 1526 Western Australia Autoride Suspensions 31 Beryl Street Balcatta WA 6021 tel (08) 9344 1995 fax (08) 9344 1612 South Australia Car Torque 74 North Terrace, Kent Town, SA, 5067 tel: 08 8362 7667 fax: 08 8132 1706 Victoria Affordable Tyres and Servicing Cnr Fyans St and Yarra St Geelong , VIC, 3220 tel: 03 5221 6599 fax: 03 5221 6600
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