On Tue, 06 May 2008 17:38:29 GMT, Catman
<catman@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>Charlie Money wrote:
>> A quick update - I rang around and was surprised at how cheap
>> replacement units are (how often can you say that?). I've only ever
>> bought motorcycle shock absorbers previously, and they tend to be very
>> expensive, so I started off thinking that each shock would be about
>> £400.
>>
>> In fact the OEM shock works out at £63.33 + VAT and the spring £49.53
>> + VAT. In the end I went for aftermarket KYB shocks, and have got both
>> front shocks and springs for £185 incl VAT and delivery. £185 I could
>> do without spending, but still pleasantly surprised. About 2 hours to
>> fit apparently, and as I use my local garage rather than an offical
>> dealer, I should get away with under £300 total.
>
>And you probably didn't need the springs either. Are you *sure* your
>undertray is OK (no, I'm not trying to ruin your day)
It's a good point. Even if the undertray looks good, it can be sagging
by a couple of cms toward the middle rear which seems to make an
incredible difference to grounding.
--
Z
Scotland
Alfa Romeo 156 2.4JTD Veloce Leather
'Oil' be seeing you..
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