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What shock absorber is best for coilovers, my car one rear tokico is ended work and then need to change rear shocks, what brand and model will be best?My BG Familia FE3 project full spec and plans.
www.mazdasgarage.com/forum/ New mazda tuning forum
1/4 mile drag with BP DOHC engine:
Reaction: 0,5771 (not so bad)
60 ft: 2,472 (good for conditions what was)
ET: 16,2411 (but was heavy wind from front and custom intake was just compleated in nigt and setings was worst than bad )
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Originally posted by Mazdagirl View PostWhat shock absorber is best for coilovers, my car one rear tokico is ended work and then need to change rear shocks, what brand and model will be best?
Larry
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After a quick search on the web, I think I figured out that the coil-overs are apparently designed to use the normal strut already made for the vehicle. Funny, I thought a special strut had to be used. This is good news if I'm accurate. ONe set of coil-over springs is made to handle the Tokiko struts while another set of coil-overs is designed to use the stock strut or KYBs. I think this is the one I have since the coil-overs are NOT for the GTX (same as mine).
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Coils are from Ground Control and in Ebay sells Tokico HR perfomance 4 shock with 350$. Mayby will buy Koni.My BG Familia FE3 project full spec and plans.
www.mazdasgarage.com/forum/ New mazda tuning forum
1/4 mile drag with BP DOHC engine:
Reaction: 0,5771 (not so bad)
60 ft: 2,472 (good for conditions what was)
ET: 16,2411 (but was heavy wind from front and custom intake was just compleated in nigt and setings was worst than bad )
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Larry it sounds like the o-rings that keep the coilover sleeve from rattling against the struts are the things you see coming out. Unless you didn't install any on the struts before the sleeves were put on. That could explain the rattling noises if so. What was your reason for switching to coilovers in the first place? Just curious.~Mike '91 Escort GT + '88 323 GT + 2011 Focus SES
'91 Escort Pony w/ '01 SPI (R.I.P.) + '91 EGT BP-T (R.I.P.) + '03 ZX2 (SOLD!)
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MIKE!!!!! Holy Crap Dude! Whats new?
His Coilovers are actual coilover shocks, not a slip on adjustable spring system. I dont really remember what he might be talking about (I probably should, I installed them). Hoping he gets around to some pics.Mazda
1988 Black 323 GT
DOHC 16 VALVE TURBO
2013 Velocity Red Mica Mazdaspeed3
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Oh I assumed they were coilover sleeves. Well then I don't know what that rubber thing would be! Sounds like there might be some issues with the struts themselves. Are they rebuildable?~Mike '91 Escort GT + '88 323 GT + 2011 Focus SES
'91 Escort Pony w/ '01 SPI (R.I.P.) + '91 EGT BP-T (R.I.P.) + '03 ZX2 (SOLD!)
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Originally posted by 91sleeper View PostOh I assumed they were coilover sleeves. Well then I don't know what that rubber thing would be! Sounds like there might be some issues with the struts themselves. Are they rebuildable?
If this is accurate, then what's the easiest (cheapest) way to get them back into place and keep them there?
Oh yeah.... Holy crap, Mike!!! Where you been?
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Couldn't tell you who supplies the stuff you're asking for, but I'm swaitching to Intrax srpings within the month, so if you want to buy my coil-over set-up.... They'll be available soon. I'd be happy to try to help with measurements to see if the Bilsteins would work with the coil-overs that I have. Let me know.....
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Originally posted by LN323 View PostCouldn't tell you who supplies the stuff you're asking for, but I'm swaitching to Intrax srpings within the month, so if you want to buy my coil-over set-up.... They'll be available soon. I'd be happy to try to help with measurements to see if the Bilsteins would work with the coil-overs that I have. Let me know.....
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Larry... I miss you musk.... We need another turbo 323 meet this summer..
1988 White GTX - #1 parts
1988 Black GTX - #2 reliably broken touge monstar (294,000 miles no rebuilds) - dead
1988 Blue GTX - #3 in progress (view here)
1988 Blue GTX - #4 BPT swapped weekend warrior.
1988 White GTX - #5 Rally car
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