Traktion Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 I'm not planning on doing this upgrade any time soon, but I heard the shock absorbers on the standard car aren't the best and wondered what people have tried/recommend instead? I'm not looking for track spec, rock hard suspension or anything, I just wondered if there were more controlled and adjustable dampers out. Ideally, they would make a casual journey smoother and a sporting drive more controlled. Ideas/discussion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDR_UK Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Myself and the Minel both have Tokico D-Spec shocks fitted with RSR Ti2000 springs. I don't know about the Minel, but I'm very very happy with mine. I imagine they would also work very well with standard springs. Since they are adjustable you can easily switch back to comfort mode, although even when setter to be stiffer than stock they are still more comfortable than stock due to the better damping. I tested them out the other week at Spa Francorchamps and Nurburgring and the improvement over stock when pushed is dramatic - coping well with the bumps and compressions of the ring, and quelling the understeer previously experienced on some of the corners at Spa. Of course the behaviour of the car will depend on the setup of the shocks. I also had to get the alignment done, since it was out after the installation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I agree Tokico D-Specs and RS-R Ti2000's are by far the best setup unless you want to go coil over. I would go s far as saying they are just about as good. The only thing you don't get is height adjustment. Loved them on mine and light years better than standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 CDR what settings are you using on yours? mine are on 3 all around and quite like the ride Still haven't done the alignment but will do in the next few weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDR_UK Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 3 all round here too - nice ride, and less understeer. I was going to set them harder at Spa - but the crazy rain made me think otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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