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Hmmm what to do???!!

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Hmmm what to do???!!

Post by haddock_n_chips »

So

want to get some coilovers on the rocco

Do i?:

A - Get a cheap set from Ebay at £160 ish and just expect to replace them every 2 years
B - Use the same amount of money to get some lowered springs and fit them to the standard shocks
C- Save up and get a GAZ coilover kit rrp. £568 but i get a big discount as i'm in the trade so to speak bringing them to about £350ish

Hmmm is this a no brainer and go for the GAZ as they are a good brand and well established or are those cheaper ebay ones actually good value for money??

Help!! :help:
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Don't buy springs and shocks if you have your heart set on coilovers as you will end up buying them afterwards, like I did :blush:

Nothing wrong with eBay coilies, they last longer than 2 years too.

However if you can get good ones with a discount, think that's where your money needs to go.
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Buy nice or buy twice is what I think but I know a few people that run the ebay jobbies and they're happy.

Mine are lower than Jordan's morals and still give a great ride.
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Post by haddock_n_chips »

well for around £350 im only lookikng at Vmaxx or Spax as the choices

So to get GAZ for £350 would be pretty sweet

Maybe i'll start saving!
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Post by Nate »

definitely not short springs and standard shocks
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