KYB shocks

[RX7SA]

Hi everyone,
I am nearing the end of the strip down of my 79 SA and to cheer myself up I have been looking at new shiny bits and am looking for reviews on suspension. I understand that coilies aren't really that readily available for the fb and in any case the original shocks are up to the job, especially when mated to a set of decent lowering springs such as racing beats.

My question is has anyone replaced the original KYBs with like for like or should I look else where? Rock auto do front and rears for a resonable price so thinking of taking the plunge hey and ordering a set along with new clutch slave etc.
I already have a new complete set of bushes to go the car once I have done an Ian esc resto of the suspension components (por15 galore) so should all work pretty well together hey?

Any info greatly received
Simon

[KiwiDave]

Hi Simon

Your two options for KYB OE spec rear shocks are Exel G http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REAR-Shock-Ab ... 1e66e0b6e8
and Gas A just http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REAR-Shock-Ab ... 20bcb6ee20

Not much difference between the two in terms of performance. I have the latter on mine and they are fine with -35mm lowered springs.

I have Exel G on the front. Once again, well up to the job. They may require extra packing between the shock body and top nut due to the absence of a spacer which should be in the fitting kit but mysteriously is missing (see Lucky's thread, Pg 14) viewtopic.php?f=4&t=337&start=130#p6242



Hope some of this helps

[Chud]

Be careful what you are getting as the strut lengths on the S1 are different to the S2 & 3. Rock Auto are good guys but be prepared to take one for the team through customs.

[TOOL]

Custom springs man, or Eibach.

Have not met one person happy with the ride height from RB lowered springs.

KONI adjustables are the preferred shocks, if you can find them.

[Lucky]

Yeah, pretty much what they said, lol.

KYB shocks are great once fitted, transofrmed my saggy old suspension. But be prepared for fitting niggles and their after-sales "service" massively sucks Racing Beat springs are beautifully finished and have a spot-on rate for the car, but don't give anywhere near enough of a drop. Depends if you're happy with performance and looks come a distant second, in which case I can't fault the setup

[mullins]

I would go with Konis - $22.96 ea
http://classicgarage.com/86-2052.html

The same outfit can do you a clutch slave.

For springs - custom made or superlow Kings from Aus.

[KiwiDave]

That's a no brainer price for Koni's.... well spotted that man!!

[RX7SA]

Thanks for the info chaps I appreciate it. I will try and get the konis if possible and custom springs to lower it right.