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Old Nov 12, 2019 | 03:38 AM
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Hi,
what do u guys thinks about this kind of stuff?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Front-Rea...c/152634121733
Is it any good ?
Can u use with other springs ?
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Old Nov 12, 2019 | 05:35 AM
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I pulled one of these kits off my VX. They work but the thing to remember is the stock shock portion of the strut is not made for the lower height and reduced travel the is typically used with a coil over setup. Eventually the stock shock will blow leaving you riding on nothing but the spring.
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Old Nov 12, 2019 | 12:59 PM
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Sleeve kits work better with a high quality shock, like a Koni or bilstein.
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Old Jan 17, 2020 | 06:22 AM
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Hi, thanks for your answers.
I did install on of these kits with Skunk2 shocks. the ride is good, very stable on high speed corners compared with stock.
Have the thing setup a like 20mm lower from stock to pass inspection, but on slow bends i feel the car losing traction on acceleration out of a corner. I'm guessing this happens because the springs on this kit are ridiculous small.
Neither way, i intend to lower another 20mm to see if improves a bit.
So far I'm very impressed, overall, was a very nice buy.
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