WTB: used or cheap new REAR coilover setup!
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WTB: used or cheap new REAR coilover setup!
Can't yet afford a new set, so I'm looking for anyone selling a set of rear coilovers, any brand, any springrate, any setup that is basically ready to be installed (nothing needing rebuilt or extra parts), the main concern for me is affordability right now.
Let me know what ya got!! Thank you guys.
Let me know what ya got!! Thank you guys.
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are the Ground Control rear coilovers the cheapest brand new set available for our cars? I know the other brands Bilstein, Leda, JIC, KW, and Koni are all more expensive than the GC's and probably better quality as well, but I desperately need something that is on the cheaper end. Thanks!
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Do a search on QA1 proma star shocks. They will work (not the best - but they work) and they are affordable.
If you search hard enough you may find a write up I did on installing them about 10 years ago!
If you search hard enough you may find a write up I did on installing them about 10 years ago!
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I too need new suspension desperately lol. I'm pretty certain I'm on the original shocks =[ I bought it with 83k miles and the rear left is totally blown past comprehension and the right is almost there.
Seems like the original owner wouldn't have replaced the shock at only 83k but who knows...
If I just got with the bilstein hd shocks will that be sufficient for now? Or am I going to regret not going to TB + coilover the first time around...
Seems like the original owner wouldn't have replaced the shock at only 83k but who knows...
If I just got with the bilstein hd shocks will that be sufficient for now? Or am I going to regret not going to TB + coilover the first time around...
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Still rockin them. Just looking for the other car which is looking stupid right now slammed in the front and high and dry in the rear!
Sweet! These seem more like my price range. Of course, I'll have to calculate the price with springs and shipping and stuff, but it should still be cheaper than the Ground Controls.
Only thing I'm uncertain is that there looks to be a lot of height options to choose from. I will probably go with a 14" spring since that seems more common, and I'm not sure whether the race bearing or poly bushing type is better...? (from JEGS website)
Thank you!!!
If I find rear coilovers soon, I'll be removing a set of Bilstein HD shocks that I'll be happy to sell you if you'd like. They were a great upgrade from the stock shocks.
Only thing I'm uncertain is that there looks to be a lot of height options to choose from. I will probably go with a 14" spring since that seems more common, and I'm not sure whether the race bearing or poly bushing type is better...? (from JEGS website)
Thank you!!!
I too need new suspension desperately lol. I'm pretty certain I'm on the original shocks =[ I bought it with 83k miles and the rear left is totally blown past comprehension and the right is almost there.
Seems like the original owner wouldn't have replaced the shock at only 83k but who knows...
If I just got with the bilstein hd shocks will that be sufficient for now? Or am I going to regret not going to TB + coilover the first time around...
Seems like the original owner wouldn't have replaced the shock at only 83k but who knows...
If I just got with the bilstein hd shocks will that be sufficient for now? Or am I going to regret not going to TB + coilover the first time around...
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I have various 2.25" springs Eibach and Hyperco 6" 7" and 8". $70 a set/pair if you need any.
I also have 2.5" 8" and 10" for the front in various rates also.
I also have 2.5" 8" and 10" for the front in various rates also.
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I plan on doing around 250 lb in the back but until I get a way to put springs back there I'll have to deal with the understeer for awhile lol
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Richard, I may definitely take you up on the offer. What do you have above #550 springs for the rear? I have a spare set of 6" #400 springs and I think they will be too soft.
Also, do you know if they will fit the QA1 rear coilovers? Their parts call for either 12" or 14" springs for the rear, which seems strangely tall for the rear...
Also, do you know if they will fit the QA1 rear coilovers? Their parts call for either 12" or 14" springs for the rear, which seems strangely tall for the rear...
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According to my records, this is what I have left. If there are any your interested in, let me know and I can make sure I have them. samluke@sbcglobal.net
12" or 14" sound extremely long for the rear! are you sure that's right?
2.25/6 Make
300x2 Eibach
2.25/7
150 Eibach
300 Eibach
2.25/8
125
450 Eibach
650 hyperco
800 Hyperco
2.25/9
350 Eibach Used
450 Eibach Used
550 Hyperco
2.5/8
475
500 Eibach
600 Hyperco
625 Hyperco
650 Hyperco
2.5/10
300 Hyperco
550 Hyperco
650 Hyperco
12" or 14" sound extremely long for the rear! are you sure that's right?
2.25/6 Make
300x2 Eibach
2.25/7
150 Eibach
300 Eibach
2.25/8
125
450 Eibach
650 hyperco
800 Hyperco
2.25/9
350 Eibach Used
450 Eibach Used
550 Hyperco
2.5/8
475
500 Eibach
600 Hyperco
625 Hyperco
650 Hyperco
2.5/10
300 Hyperco
550 Hyperco
650 Hyperco
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The Bilstein HDs can be converted to a coilover, similar to 968 M030. See above.
Bilstein can do this work for you. They are not suitable for TB delete though.
The Bilstein HDs can be converted to a coilover, similar to 968 M030. See above.
Bilstein can do this work for you. They are not suitable for TB delete though.
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Still rockin them. Just looking for the other car which is looking stupid right now slammed in the front and high and dry in the rear!
Sweet! These seem more like my price range. Of course, I'll have to calculate the price with springs and shipping and stuff, but it should still be cheaper than the Ground Controls.
Only thing I'm uncertain is that there looks to be a lot of height options to choose from. I will probably go with a 14" spring since that seems more common, and I'm not sure whether the race bearing or poly bushing type is better...? (from JEGS website)
Thank you!!!
If I find rear coilovers soon, I'll be removing a set of Bilstein HD shocks that I'll be happy to sell you if you'd like. They were a great upgrade from the stock shocks.
Sweet! These seem more like my price range. Of course, I'll have to calculate the price with springs and shipping and stuff, but it should still be cheaper than the Ground Controls.
Only thing I'm uncertain is that there looks to be a lot of height options to choose from. I will probably go with a 14" spring since that seems more common, and I'm not sure whether the race bearing or poly bushing type is better...? (from JEGS website)
Thank you!!!
If I find rear coilovers soon, I'll be removing a set of Bilstein HD shocks that I'll be happy to sell you if you'd like. They were a great upgrade from the stock shocks.