Opinions wanted on shocks

So looking at buying new socks, mine leak oil and make horrible noises. Don't want it lowered so was looking at bilstein b6's. Had a few quotes and then asked a mate who owns a parts importer if he could source. Australian Automotive Parts is the name but he cannot source.
He then suggested his brand of shocks - Ultima. He admits they're Chinese imports but swears there still very good shocks. Can get me a whole set for $300.. Instead of 900ish for bilsteins... They also come with 5yr 100,000k warranty.

What are bad shocks going to do? Why shouldn't I buy these? I can replace these 3 times for one set of bilsteins.. If I'm just standard ride height and don't plan on lowering ever why not??

Googling them they seem kinda popular with 4wds and have ok reviews but he reckons he sells thousands of these but I can't find who. Secondly would you expect them to even make shocks on par with factory shocks?

Anyway thanks for reading my jumble. Let me know what u think.

Cheers

I got those Chinese shocks. Mate they are shocking only had em for 6 months n they are gone.2 years warranty but company doesn't reply anymore. Billstein B8 would be the best choice . Spend once spend well you will thank me later

The closest I came to for low price point suspension was DGR Coilovers sold by @2XS. For the money they did what they said on the box. Lots here recommend them @CelestialSpool

But the old man in me couldn't handle the super firm ride.

So went to Bilstien B8's. Like night and day. The best part was how well they dealt with crappy Australian roads, and in particular potholes. Just amazing performers.

If you were driving Miss Daisy then you probably wouldn't care. But think about the type of car you're driving and if it deserves the best suspension you can afford.

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Also ask our forum sponsor @gslrallysport for a price on some Bilstien shocks

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Had the DGR Coilovers now for 2 years, driven on daily and can't fault them, great value-for-money option IMO :)

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Originally Posted by Harry LuvzDrift

I got those Chinese shocks. Mate they are shocking only had em for 6 months n they are gone.2 years warranty but company doesn't reply anymore. Billstein B8 would be the best choice . Spend once spend well you will thank me later

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Perfect thanks Harry!! I'll stick with the bilsteins.

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Originally Posted by Yeldarb

The closest I came to for low price point suspension was DGR Coilovers sold by @2XS. For the money they did what they said on the box. Lots here recommend them @CelestialSpool

But the old man in me couldn't handle the super firm ride.

So went to Bilstien B8's. Like night and day. The best part was how well they dealt with crappy Australian roads, and in particular potholes. Just amazing performers.

If you were driving Miss Daisy then you probably wouldn't care. But think about the type of car you're driving and if it deserves the best suspension you can afford.

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B8's are for lowered springs though yeh?? I don't plan on lowering so thought B6 should be my choice??

Yeh I emailed gsl but no reply, apparently it's best to call them anyway which I definitely doing now as new pads needed too.

Thanks guys

This is true. B8's go nicely with King Springs, it's a nice drop. But by no means silly. I can't speak for B6's personally but the quality alone should see you out.

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Koni FSD for stock ride height significantly better ride, bit better handling.
Bilstien B8 if lowered.

I've had the FSD's loved them.
Driven a SP23 with eibach springs and B8 shocks. Also very nice, not quite as comfy as the FSD's

Dad has bilstien in his NA MX5. Standard springs. A little to firm on our shocking local roads

Anyone know where I can get the fsd's in Sydney?

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Originally Posted by bigtimbo

Anyone know where I can get the fsd's in Sydney?

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First call I'd make is to gslrallysport. They are a forum sponsor too!

I run FSD's with Eibach pro springs good combo but even better with standard springs
Paid $625:00US plus $75 shipping from USA for my shocks plus springs $200 included in shipping

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Originally Posted by CelestialSpool

Had the DGR Coilovers now for 2 years, driven on daily and can't fault them, great value-for-money option IMO :)

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Can't argue with you about that bobby I love my DGR's

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Im running on Bilstein B8's and H&R springs. Firm but nothing too drastic. Handles shit tones better as well

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