Zathras wrote:
> 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.
>
I was on the verge of spending ~£600 when Jamie fixed mine.
C
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