LOOPYMPS, is that the only setting you have tried on the JBR sway bar??
LOOPYMPS, is that the only setting you have tried on the JBR sway bar??
I dont have a set of calipers but going by the bushing size on my rear oem one is about 25mm
Note to self: Get a set of calipers.
Where's the best place to get a set of the Koni FSD shocks in Aus?
Got mine from repco.
But be careful, Koni said that part number ending in 4040 was correct for the Mazda 3.
Not quite true, yes its for Mazda 3 and will fit the MPS and perform well, but part number 4045 is mps/mazdaspeed recommended by the R&D guy in America who owns a mazdaspeed. The rebound is more suited to the heavier MPS springs.
Had that argument with Koni Australia who questioned my order.
They said it wasn't for Mazda 3. True, its listed for Mazda 5. But they were out of answers when I asked if that's the case, why stock shocks for a car that doesn't exist in oz?
Anyway..... get the 4045 shocks.
Well, my fronts had to be made due to nil stock worldwide. Extra 4 week wait. Came straight from Holland...
Try Tirerack on line,
They have the Koni 4045 for US560.00 + delivery of around US250.00
Here's the link Suspension Products for 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed3=
Quick responses too......
Cheers
Or you could just go direct...
**** the USA. Why order shit from there when we have the parts here?
Keep the dollars here, not overseas
When it's a 25-30% saving, it's hard to argue with buying from the US
Tiny bit more effort, couple of hundred dollars saved...
Should add, that this is only in relation to when you want something specific... If you want suspension, sure buy local, but when it's possible to get (for example) koni fsd's for $800.delivered from the US, vs $1100 from local suppliers... Doesn't make a whole heap of sense really
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Money is better off in Australia than overseas, yes.
Money is better off in my bank account than in someone elses, even bigger yes.
Not from any old supplier like Repco. I mean straight from the Aust distributor.
Hasn't got excessive mark up then
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Just for your info, the retail price from repco before my mates rates discount was still cheaper than any quote I got, including from a forum sponsor.
The local vs international sales argument will always go on, and there is good arguments both ways.
However, one that is important, should you have a problem with, its likely that the Australian importer would not warrent the part if purchased from overseas.
The extra time and freight cost will outweigh the initial savings.
PS. I support the Australian economy where I can, even if it cost a little extra.
What I do buy from OS, which is a fair bit, I only do it if I need the part fast (for my radio control cars)
It's usually here faster than if I buy locally.
Well I got Koni adjustable sports shocks (x4) and King springs for a total of $1050. Trade price granted. That was through Top Performance, Koni's oz disty.
I buy from the states too. ONLY parts I can't get here. Which so far, has only been decals. All my other parts I've been able to source, and if I've had to wait a little while, I've lived with it. I had to wait 4 weeks for Holland to manufacture and ship my front struts (via Top Performance). Oh well. It just made me enjoy the parts even better when they arrived.
Oz economy FTW.
I'd love to hear the arguments when people call phone carriers, and get put through an international call centre. Psssst... It's cheaper to do so. Then Australian call centre jobs are lost.
"Oh noes!"
I hear you say?
It's the same with parts. Buy local. Keeps Aussies employed...
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