User Tag List

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 20 of 25

Thread: what shock absorbers would best suit mps6 with king springs?

  1. Default what shock absorbers would best suit mps6 with king springs?

    I recently put lowered king springs in the mps (2 days ago) and now both front shocks are pissing out oil???

    grrr....

    now im best replacing the whole lot

    anyone got any options for me?

    bilsteins?
    kyb?
    koni?

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    Mornington Peninsula
    Age
    42
    Posts
    1,659

    Default

    I have adjustable Koni's with King springs. AWESOME setup...

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Location
    Coomera, Gold Coast
    Age
    41
    Posts
    3,565
    Blog Entries
    1

    Default

    How old were the MPS shocks? I know lowered springs lower shock life but 2 days!

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Cairns FNQ
    Age
    50
    Posts
    770

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Grajy View Post
    I have adjustable Koni's with King springs. AWESOME setup...
    This seems an awesome set up; and Jon did a lot a research before picking this combo!

  5. #5

    Default

    For the 6 I would recommend Bilsteins, which are a simple bolt-in installation.

    Koni's are a complicated installation in the 6MPS and require you to cut and machine the original dampers, not to mention the fact they don't offer nearly the same level of control.
    Last edited by kmh001; 23-11-2010 at 11:52 PM.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    Mornington Peninsula
    Age
    42
    Posts
    1,659

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by kmh001 View Post
    For the 6 I would recommend Bilsteins, which are a simple bolt-in installation.

    Koni's are a complicated installation in the 6MPS and require you to cut and machine the original dampers, not to mention the fact they don't offer nearly the same level of control.
    Not nearly the same level of control??? Please...
    If you're replacing the shocks, why would you need to cut and machine the old ones??? Koni's are a straight forward install too. The 6 may be a little different to the 3, but as a mechanic, NO shocks are difficult to replace.
    ___,...--'--..--...,,,
    [__--_;=-o-:iiiiiilll.===
    ``/ /-'|___|;;;;;;;;:

  7. Default

    anyone know the best place to buy bilsteins? and a $$ outlay roughly... part numbers would be good

    p.s. the old shocks are from factory so 3 years old.....

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Cairns FNQ
    Age
    50
    Posts
    770

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Location
    Coomera, Gold Coast
    Age
    41
    Posts
    3,565
    Blog Entries
    1

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by markrx3 View Post
    anyone know the best place to buy bilsteins? and a $$ outlay roughly... part numbers would be good

    p.s. the old shocks are from factory so 3 years old.....
    Thats got me scared now Even though I only have a Neo I only have stock shocks in it (which are 5 years old) and I am thinking of getting springs
    Not Gone...just "busy"
    Quote Originally Posted by Street Road Laino
    It's not blue screen of death Kent, it's Auora Blue screen of death

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    cairns fnq
    Age
    75
    Posts
    2,203

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by tricache View Post
    Thats got me scared now Even though I only have a Neo I only have stock shocks in it (which are 5 years old) and I am thinking of getting springs
    Time to get coil-overs me thinks kill 2 birds with one stone

    Col
    THE COLON FILES
    Coming soon

  11. #11
    Join Date
    May 2009
    Location
    Bathurst
    Age
    42
    Posts
    1,930

    Default

    4 years, 60,000km old shocks when I replaced mine. Were fine when I pulled them out.

    Changed mine chasing a knock. Didn't work.

    Absolutely love my koni's best money I've ever spent.
    They are the self adjusting FSD shocks. But they aren't suitable for lowered springs.
    I wouldn't hesitate getting koni sports

  12. Default

    i think ill be going bilsteins. ill keep you all posted...

  13. #13
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    Mornington Peninsula
    Age
    42
    Posts
    1,659

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by bd581 View Post
    4 years, 60,000km old shocks when I replaced mine. Were fine when I pulled them out.

    Changed mine chasing a knock. Didn't work.

    Absolutely love my koni's best money I've ever spent.
    They are the self adjusting FSD shocks. But they aren't suitable for lowered springs.
    I wouldn't hesitate getting koni sports
    The 'Sports' are BRILLIANT!!!
    ___,...--'--..--...,,,
    [__--_;=-o-:iiiiiilll.===
    ``/ /-'|___|;;;;;;;;:

  14. #14
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    Brisbane Southside
    Posts
    293

    Default

    Good luck with it.

    I have Bilstein which are made for the lowered springs.

    They are a good match to the type of the car the 6MPS is (luxury sports).

    I am very happy with them, and they are paired to King's springs as well.

  15. #15
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    Mornington Peninsula
    Age
    42
    Posts
    1,659

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Penguin740 View Post
    Good luck with it.

    I have Bilstein which are made for the lowered springs.

    They are a good match to the type of the car the 6MPS is (luxury sports).

    I am very happy with them, and they are paired to King's springs as well.
    Sounds like that's your answer, Mark I hope you get what you're looking for. There's nothing like a great handling car.
    ___,...--'--..--...,,,
    [__--_;=-o-:iiiiiilll.===
    ``/ /-'|___|;;;;;;;;:

  16. #16

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Grajy View Post
    Not nearly the same level of control??? Please...
    If you're replacing the shocks, why would you need to cut and machine the old ones??? Koni's are a straight forward install too. The 6 may be a little different to the 3, but as a mechanic, NO shocks are difficult to replace.
    No the Konis don't offer the same level of control. And I take it you've never installed Koni's on a 6MPS and don't know anything about fitment? You do in fact have to cannibalise the original shock bodies because unlike Bilsteins, Koni's are NOT a direct bolt in fitment. We're talking about 6MPS here, not 3MPS.

    Gone to Volvo


  17. #17
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Location
    Sydney
    Age
    49
    Posts
    1,834

    Default

    Another option you could look at is the H&R coilovers, these are essentially a Bilstein gas monotube, with a progressive coilover spring setup, I have a set going in mine today, I'll let you know how they go.

    After reading some of the recent reports of Koni's build quality, I'd go Bilsteins too.

  18. #18
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Cairns FNQ
    Age
    50
    Posts
    770

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by MattMPS3 View Post
    Another option you could look at is the H&R coilovers, these are essentially a Bilstein gas monotube, with a progressive coilover spring setup, I have a set going in mine today, I'll let you know how they go.

    After reading some of the recent reports of Koni's build quality, I'd go Bilsteins too.
    Best of luck with the H&R instalation! Let us know what you think

  19. Default

    Just Ordered the B8 billies today..have eibachs in already, so these should mate well..

  20. #20
    Join Date
    Nov 2008
    Location
    NSW
    Age
    47
    Posts
    789

    Default

    What did the B8's set you back??

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •