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subaer
9th June 2009, 10:53 AM
I'm looking to replace my old worn out springs and shocks for two reasons. the main one is to make my ride height legal the other is for better handling.

I need some springs and shocks that are suited for rally but can also be used for driving around narrow corners in the hills.

I know next to nothing about suspension so any advice is appreciated. The brands I prefer are TRD and Kyb but willing to consider others.
shift_rook
9th June 2009, 11:14 AM
how much are you looking to spend, for the rear i'd recommend bilstein, can get a pair for the rear for around $500, fronts are slightly more expensive. when it comes to springs i see a lot of 8-6 combos aswell as 6-4
marvis
9th June 2009, 12:29 PM
What are you looking to do with the car? Drift? Hills? Just cursing around? This will decide what kind of rate will be best for you.

marvis.
subaer
10th June 2009, 11:47 AM
willing to spend 1 or 2 Gs and will be using car for rallying and hills driving.
marvis
10th June 2009, 12:24 PM
Here is some discussion on it. (http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/showthread.php?t=521)
anastasios
10th June 2009, 01:07 PM
rallying and hills driving are pretty different in setups
Konakid
10th June 2009, 06:05 PM
Pm ajps
subaer
10th June 2009, 09:39 PM
I was thinking a springrate somewhere in between rally and hills. have a setup that is a compromise between the two. able to do both but not specialise in either one.

where can I buy new aftermarket shocks that suit the AE86? I know of only one place I can get a new set of Tokico HTS Dampers. And I saw a set of Kyb Super Rally Special shocks but they were second hand.

http://www.japaneseimportspares.com.au/catalogue_imgs/152/large/3601DSC02488.JPG

they any good?

Also want to know if I'll have much trouble going through Regency with aftermarket suspension. I know they don't allow coilover because you can adjust the ride height. Anything else they would have a problem with?
shift_rook
10th June 2009, 09:45 PM
they're twin tube, i wouldn't really want to buy them second hand, have a look also at the bc coilover setup 1300 delivered for a set of 4, i don't know muhc about them but i've heard good reports, bein a sturdy 53mm monotube also including everything for 1300 delivered, i'd have a serious look into them