Are these shocker any good?

[plangston]

Hi, my back end is a little soft and I have seen these on ebay, I wondered if any one has used these and if they are worth the money, they appear to be a lot cheaper than the other ones that I have seen, I am only doing the back, but the front will follow if they are any good.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221411617553
thank you

[j&ms]

I have had a full set on the car since 2006 and no issues whatsoever. I still have them at the start point which Derek recommended which is front 15 clicks from start and rears 18 clicks from start, which is ideal for road use and takes that horrible jarring I had with the rear Bilsteins (even the wife like the car now and at first she hated it) that it had on when I originally purchased the car. As it's Absolutely Shocks who are selling them on ebay phone Derek who is extremely helpful he may suggest a different type if you are a more spirited driver.

[QBee]

I have had a set of those on the rear of mine, when my Bilsteins died. Excellent damper.

[A900ss]

Pete,

I'm sending you a message via the Bristol TVRCC page.

[WOO5IE]

Had mine on all round for at least 5 years and all OK

I don't do track days though. A big improvement on the original Bilsteins which I still have in the garage

[WOO5IE]

Had mine on all round for at least 5 years and all OK

I don't do track days though. A big improvement on the original Bilsteins which I still have in the garage

[A900ss]

Should that read:

A big improvement on the original 'worn out' Bilsteins which I still have in the garage

[SILICONEKID345HP]

I would get the old one`s refurbished ,back to back when new or refurbished the Billies are far better .

[Chuffmeister]

I was looking at these too as they're adjustable and I could do with lowering the front of mine slightly. You can also get the Golds for a little more.

[PJ57]

Also very interested in these. Mine is running stock Bilsteins and springs all round and the car also suffers from horrible jarring, even on stock wheel and tyre sizes at factory PSI ratings.

I'm also looking to change dampers and springs, as they are all look pretty corroded (no leaks though).

Billies seem the obvious choice (albeit more expensive), but I'm concerned I will suffer from even worse ride quality as I'm swapping over to SP12's soon 17/18's, so will loose some tyre flex with lower profile tyres.

Would if be better to go aftermarket in this case? Still looking to run stock ride height due to good ol' London speed bumps everywhere.

Thanks

[QBee]

PJ57 said:

Also very interested in these. Mine is running stock Bilsteins and springs all round and the car also suffers from horrible jarring, even on stock wheel and tyre sizes at factory PSI ratings.

I'm also looking to change dampers and springs, as they are all look pretty corroded (no leaks though).

Billies seem the obvious choice (albeit more expensive), but I'm concerned I will suffer from even worse ride quality as I'm swapping over to SP12's soon 17/18's, so will loose some tyre flex with lower profile tyres.

Would if be better to go aftermarket in this case? Still looking to run stock ride height due to good ol' London speed bumps everywhere.

Thanks

After market allows you to soften/harden the dampers to suit your wheels/tyres and road conditions.
You can also choose spring rates to suit your chosen ride/roads.
The smart money at present in the under £1000 category seems to be going on Gaz Monos or the latest spec Bilsteins. For an informed chat, send a PM to Phazed, as he is running his car on Monos on 17 inch wheels and lives in your neck of the woods. Friendly chap, always willing to help/advise/dole out tea.

[WOO5IE]

A900ss said:

Should that read:

A big improvement on the original 'worn out' Bilsteins which I still have in the garage

Agreed, I have kept them so that I can get them refurbished if the Gaz Nickels need changing in the future. As the Siliconekid says