Shockworks Coilovers

[masda74]

  On 17/08/2015 at 5:16 AM, petchyboy said:

Second that, fantastic set for the Falcons. Designed specifically for them by someone who worked for fpv designing shocks. If I remember correctly he describes them as what he always wanted to do at fpv but had restrictions.

For me on softest settings it's just as soft as stock but rides bumps and handles awesome, still playing with the settings though to find my perfect balance. Best thing is the car turns corners now and no more axel tramp.

While you look at shockworks check out his front brake kit, epic.

Petchboy, I am not sure what soft settings you have, but I was advised to use 3 clicks on the fronts and 4 clicks at the back.

I have those settings for a while now and enjoy the drive. Car handles better and the front tires are always wearing out on the outside due to hard cornering,

when I went to track day, I changed it to 6 clicks at front and rear and the car performed well.

  On 17/08/2015 at 5:20 AM, kjoy064 said:

3rd That, had mine fitted 3 weeks and best most to be had on our cars. Lowered the car extra over the weekend and will raise as and when I track it.

Worth the $2k easy

As mentioned before, when ever adjusting the height, an alignment needs to be done.

I got the boys at malaga suspension to set the height and then get the alignment done as well.

Every 6 months I get them to do the alignment regardless. Just done in June so next alignment is in december.

The main things that I have noticed with the change of shocks is that small bumps in the road tend to re-verb louder in the cabin. I notice them more due to the sound it makes.

It sounds like you have gone over a pot hole, however you do not feel the bump.

the other thing I have noticed is that there is a speed hump near the primary school in Guildford.

Previously when I went faster than 30km/h the whole car would bounce up and down and the front bar would hit the road.

Since getting the shockworks installed, the car goes over that bump at 40km/h without any issues and does not hit the road.

It doesn't even feel like a boat at high seas..

Well worth the money spent to purchase and install.

Thanks .stripes

[discostig]

Good info Marco. If I was buying again I'd go these.

[sam71093]

Cheers for the info these will defiantly be my next purchase

[petchyboy]

Running 5/5 at the moment but thinking of softening the rear a click or two. Just feels a little too firm in the rear and tends to get out of shape a bit too easy on the corners when going quick, front end has no troubles at all.

I agree with the extra noise, it sounds like you are hitting big holes but it doesn't feel like anything at all, strange feeling for sure.

Edited 18/08/15 12:38 PM by petchyboy

[Rab]

I put it that it's as if you feel the bumps more, but the car doesn't feel them at all.

First few times going over a certain railway track near me - had the usual feel through the seat, but felt weird having the car track true, without the usual shudder and lurch I was accustomed to.

[kjoy064]

  On 18/08/2015 at 12:36 PM, petchyboy said:

Running 5/5 at the moment but thinking of softening the rear a click or two. Just feels a little too firm in the rear and tends to get out of shape a bit too easy on the corners when going quick, front end has no troubles at all.

I agree with the extra noise, it sounds like you are hitting big holes but it doesn't feel like anything at all, strange feeling for sure.

3F 3R at the moment for me, feels comfortable and stable for around town.

[OZYWALKER]

7F 4R cos race yoot

[GKGSJQKS]

Planning on getting shockworks coilovers for my next upgrade. For those of you who have got them, do you have to order them through Shockworks or are there other distributors out there? I'm in Sydney.

[OZYWALKER]

Call Brett and order straight from shockworks. You won't get a better price anywhere else.

[GKGSJQKS]

Will do. Once I order and receive the kit I'll need to take it somewhere to have it fitted. Any recommendations around the western suburbs? Was thinking Sydney Suspension and Autocare.