Suspension - ADR approved?

[Alvis]

Hi Guys,

Does anyone know if aftermarket suspension products should be ADR approved?

I was looking at BC Coilovers but am now reluctant to buy them because they are not ADR approved. This would essentially void my insurance policy if something was to happen.

What are your thoughts? And what products (apart from Tein) are out there that are ADR approved (Eibach, Koni etc)?

Thanks,

[vinnY]

i don't think any aftermarket suspension is adr approved

and unless you do a really dodge job on the suspension i.e. cut springs i'm pretty sure they won't void your insurance unless the suspension failing was the cause of the accident

[Alvis]

Mmm... I was told by Race Supplies Sydney that Tein was ADR approved but not BC Coilovers so that just got me thinking that's all... might keep hunting around and see what i can dig up...

[vinnY]

let me guess, they happen to sell tein as well?

might wanna get in touch with fulcrum (http://www.fulcrumsuspensions.com.au/) and ask about their tein range
apparently they're the only ones selling adr compliant tein gear in australia?

[Alvis]

Ok will do - thanks vinnY.

I actually had a mate who went through Fulcrum for his STi and R8 for some Super Streets and he's been happy with the result on both cars...

Thanks again :-)

[Alvis]

Ok, after getting some insurance advice:

As long as you disclose to your insurance company the brand/name of the suspension (best to check this with them before you buy it to make sure they will cover it) they will have to honour your claim.