Desperately need to source shock absorbers

[kbj149]

Hello all - I need to source 4 shock absorbers, all I can find on the net are near 800 quid for the 4! That cant be right, can it? Does anyone know of anybody who can refurb them, my mechanic tells me that is possible as they arent completely shot.

[Pabl0]

Which shocks? Yes they could be £800 and some will be more.

[wacattack]

What car are they for?

Found these for an S2 on eBay...

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=2...

[pthelazyjourno]

kbj149 said:

Hello all - I need to source 4 shock absorbers, all I can find on the net are near 800 quid for the 4! That cant be right, can it? Does anyone know of anybody who can refurb them, my mechanic tells me that is possible as they arent completely shot.

What do you have on there at the moment? Koni and Nitron rebuild them, not sure if Bilstein do.

Don't think you'll find many new for less than £150-£200 per corner.

[kbj149]

Koni at the mo - its an S1. I'm sorting it out to sell. I'm shocked (no pun) they are so pricey. Darn.

[Staz88]

For S1 Elise:

Set of Bilsteins for 690
http://www.eliseparts.com/products/show/73/454/s1-...

For S1 K Series:

Set of Nitron street series for 695
http://www.eliseparts.com/products/show/73/862/nit...

[Scuffers]

where have you been looking?

http://www.eliseparts.com/products/show/73/454/s1-...
£690 inc

[Staz88]

Beat ya scuffers!

[ADM 135S]

Hi,

I have an old set of koni's had about 34k miles on them when I changed to nitrons. I'm in wilts
Make me an offer. They are still in good shape.
Adrian

[ADM 135S]

Not in too bad shape.

[kbj149]

Will PM you now - looks great!

[emwmarine]

kbj149 said:

Will PM you now - looks great!

I find it hard to believe someone would want to put old 30k miles Konis back on a car.

It would be a lot more saleable if you put Bilsteins / Nitrons / Gaz on it. If the new buyer knows anything about them he will budget for a suspension refresh if it still has Konis on it.

[Thorburn]

emwmarine said:

I find it hard to believe someone would want to put old 30k miles Konis back on a car.

It would be a lot more saleable if you put Bilsteins / Nitrons / Gaz on it. If the new buyer knows anything about them he will budget for a suspension refresh if it still has Konis on it.

+1

Used Koni's are pretty much worthless. Do the job properly and get some new Bilsteins or Gaz Golds if money is tight, or Nitrons if you want to splash out.

[Ganglandboss]

I fitted the Bilstein to my S1 at the weekend. It was still on the original Konis. The difference they have made is phenomenal.

Whatever you decide to buy, make sure you get a new set of nuts and bolts. The lower mounting bolts on the rears were really well seized on mine and I ended up having to persuade them to come off with the aid of my old pal, Andy the Angle Grinder! It is difficult to get a socket in to attach a breaker bar to and spanners just rounded off the heads.

[Scuffers]

emwmarine said:

I find it hard to believe someone would want to put old 30k miles Konis back on a car.

It would be a lot more saleable if you put Bilsteins / Nitrons / Gaz on it. If the new buyer knows anything about them he will budget for a suspension refresh if it still has Konis on it.

+1 to that.

the original Koni's were cheap crap when they were new, 30K miles they will be scrap.

you should be looking at these or the like.

Edited by Scuffers on Thursday 6th October 15:59

[Thorburn]

Ganglandboss said:

I fitted the Bilstein to my S1 at the weekend. It was still on the original Konis. The difference they have made is phenomenal.

Whatever you decide to buy, make sure you get a new set of nuts and bolts. The lower mounting bolts on the rears were really well seized on mine and I ended up having to persuade them to come off with the aid of my old pal, Andy the Angle Grinder! It is difficult to get a socket in to attach a breaker bar to and spanners just rounded off the heads.

A guy on eBay sells all the suspension bolts in little packs which is handy.

[Mark B]

Thorburn said:

+1

Used Koni's are pretty much worthless. Do the job properly and get some new Bilsteins or Gaz Golds if money is tight, or Nitrons if you want to splash out.

Not if he's trying to sell, he might as well get £500 and through it down the toilet! A reasonable set of Koni's will get the car road legal and suitable for sale. If the new owner wants to upgrade or replace with something a lot better then so be it, but that might not be GAZ or Bilstein.

If the Koni's are in reasonable shape, get them and let future owners know they have been replaced so they can make a sensible judgement.

The suggestion of S2 Billies is a good one though, but that would ideally require a new set of rear brackets and a geo...

[Thorburn]

Mark B said:

Not if he's trying to sell, he might as well get £500 and through it down the toilet!

Ah missed that bit

Although I'd expect them to add some value you're right, it wouldn't be as much as the cost, particularly if they're professionally fitted and the car geo'd.