Suspension

The Monty · 06-09-2006, 12:29 PM

Just got my ultra low suspension priced up. I got quoted $840 for Ultra lows, shortened struts and shocks, fitment and a wheel alignment. Anyone see any prblems with the price? Seems ok too me. Camber - caster kit will be an extra 200 if I need it. If you guys reckon thats a good price, I might be getting it done next week. WOO HOO!!

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**Mechan1k** · 06-09-2006, 12:40 PM

If getting Ultra Lows ... definitely get a camber/caster kit ... but that looks like a decent price especially if you are getting the shortened struts/shocks included in that price.

The Monty · 06-09-2006, 01:37 PM

What should I do about insurance?

The Monty · 06-09-2006, 02:06 PM

Just rang my insurance company. They said that they wouldnt be able to insure me as I already have 1 modification, a cat back exhaust. Last time I checked, cars need exhausts. So now I dont know what to do. I got a qoute off Just car, which is $500 a year more than what I am currently on, and my premiums go up. No other place wants to insure me, so now I dont know if its worthwhile doing. Anyone got ideas?

**Mechan1k** · 06-09-2006, 02:08 PM

Should have sounded dumb about the cat-back exhaust ... umm ... what exhaust ... hee hee.

TheSneakiness · 06-09-2006, 02:08 PM

Who are you insured with at this moment?

Abacus · 06-09-2006, 02:26 PM

Call Shannons. Just give them a list of everything that you've done.

The Monty · 06-09-2006, 02:32 PM

I am insured through AAMI. I dint think shannons done under 25's?

OED666 · 06-09-2006, 02:55 PM

aami are tight as... RACQ arent much better. give NRMA a call. they are really good.

TheSneakiness · 06-09-2006, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by OED666

RACQ arent much better.

True.

They've covered my exhaust and lowering as mods. They classed my stereo as an accessory.

The Monty · 06-09-2006, 04:19 PM

Well, Im now insured through NRMA (thanks OED666) for about $100 more a year than I was through AAmi, except I can pay by the month, which is better for me anyway. Anyone know the stock height of the lowest AU? I think its the T3, but I need figures, so I dont go more than 30 mm below it. Cheers guys.

Abacus · 06-09-2006, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by OED666

...give NRMA a call. they are really good.

Provided you don't mind not having a say as to who repairs your car...

GlennBA · 06-09-2006, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by The Monty

Well, Im now insured through NRMA (thanks OED666) for about $100 more a year than I was through AAmi, except I can pay by the month, which is better for me anyway. Anyone know the stock height of the lowest AU? I think its the T3, but I need figures, so I dont go more than 30 mm below it. Cheers guys.

RACQ let me lower mine 40mm... i asked them what standard ride height was and they didn't know... so i said "ok then.. 40mm it is"

fipcee · 06-09-2006, 06:01 PM

I have recently done some mods, hi flow cat, 2 1/2" zorst, lowered a further 25mm from standard for the XR6 (I think XR6's are lower than standard by 25mm but I'm sure I will be corrected if I'm wrong) and plonked on new mags and rubber 17" and I am with RACQ and it has not affected by premiums at all. For your info I am 39 so maybe that made a difference

HLC · 06-09-2006, 06:48 PM

NRMA ftw.

i rang NRMA asking about exhaust, saying im 18, incurred demerit points etc, and they just said, whatever, as long as its legal.

**Mechan1k** · 06-09-2006, 06:53 PM

NRMA is not as strict as it used to be ... they used to go over the car with a tape mesaure to make sure everything was within spec several years ago ... now they are "meh ... whatever".

rayner22 · 07-09-2006, 09:53 AM

Pretty sure the NRMA wont let you go lower than 2 and a half inches lower than standard from the guard lip to the top of the tyre..

HLC · 07-09-2006, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Mechan1k

NRMA is not as strict as it used to be ... they used to go over the car with a tape mesaure to make sure everything was within spec several years ago ... now they are "meh ... whatever".

ive got no problems with that :hihi:

**PepeLePew** · 07-09-2006, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by The Monty

Just got my ultra low suspension priced up. I got quoted $840 for Ultra lows, shortened struts and shocks, fitment and a wheel alignment. Anyone see any prblems with the price? Seems ok too me. Camber - caster kit will be an extra 200 if I need it. If you guys reckon thats a good price, I might be getting it done next week. WOO HOO!!

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What shocks they using out of curiosity?

Casper · 07-09-2006, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by The Monty

Well, Im now insured through NRMA (thanks OED666) for about $100 more a year than I was through AAmi, except I can pay by the month, which is better for me anyway. Anyone know the stock height of the lowest AU? I think its the T3, but I need figures, so I dont go more than 30 mm below it. Cheers guys.

I wrote an article on the insurance traps of lowering on www.aufalcon.com a fair while back. I think its got all the info you need: http://www.aufalcon.com/Articles/lowering.htm

Abacus · 07-09-2006, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Casper

I wrote an article on the insurance traps of lowering on www.aufalcon.com a fair while back. I think its got all the info you need: http://www.aufalcon.com/Articles/lowering.htm

A very informative article Casper.

So broadly, given that superlows generally lower the road height by 45-60mm, most guys using these springs are technically uninsured.

If anybody can publish the ride heights for AUs other than XRs this might get very, very interesting.

The Monty · 07-09-2006, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by PepeLePew

What shocks they using out of curiosity?

Im not sure. Im not too fussed, as long as its low.

JoesAu · 07-09-2006, 05:31 PM

im insured and im allowed to have any modification any height i want. Gio insurance

Sleeperau · 07-09-2006, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fipcee

I have recently done some mods, hi flow cat, 2 1/2" zorst, lowered a further 25mm from standard for the XR6 (I think XR6's are lower than standard by 25mm but I'm sure I will be corrected if I'm wrong) and plonked on new mags and rubber 17" and I am with RACQ and it has not affected by premiums at all. For your info I am 39 so maybe that made a difference

The insurance companies discriminate against age "big time". I spoke to Just Car Insurance & I can virtually bolt on a supercharger & run methanol & no problems because I am over 35. I had trouble getting mild cars insured when I was younger. NOT ON!

Make sure you are honest with the insurance companies Josh otherwise they will try come back at you if you have an accident.

The Monty · 10-09-2006, 09:16 AM

Was just checking out some measurements from underneath my car and it seems as though the lowest point is the rear flange of the cat where they bolted up the cat back. It sit only 145mm off the ground. Seeing as though the SSL's lower the car by 63mm, this will be too low. How low does SL take the car? Looks as though I wont be going SSL anymore as I want it all to be within legal requirements.

Abacus · 11-09-2006, 02:05 AM

How low do you really want to go? This is mine with XR springs and shocks:

The Monty · 11-09-2006, 04:56 PM

Probably a tad lower than that. I have made my mind up, and Im going SL's, I am booked in for wednesday, and the parts come tomorow. Cant wait. Ill post a few pics when it settles into the new springs.

The Monty · 12-09-2006, 04:37 PM

Well the total price all up drive in drive out wheel alignment, spring labour camber kit, struts and shocks will be $1187. Just thought I should tell you guys incase anyone wants a ballpark figure to lower there car.

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The Monty · 14-09-2006, 05:58 PM

Well thats how it sits. I ended up having to get a couple of new tyres and I got a puncture repaired as well, all up cost me $1500. So an expensive day, but Im happy with it.

Cespenar · 14-09-2006, 06:10 PM

You guys know what a yellow paint splash on springs mean? It's a 99 Fairmount Ghia.