MR2QIK
22-02-2012, 02:53 PM
Hi everyone,
My CL9 currently has lowering springs & I'm not happy with the ride height. I replaced the shocks for new OEM ones only 1.5yrs ago (not much mileage since). Not wanting to cut springs or try reset the current setup, I was wondering if anyone's had good experiences with Skunk2 or Ground Control coilover sleeves on stock shocks?? Too harsh?
http://rover.ebay.com/ar/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpt=856911480&adtype=1&size=1x1&type=3&campid=5336432829&toolid=10001 eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5336432829&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F11082633466 3%3FssPageName%3DSTRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT%26_trksid%3Dp39 84.m1423.l2649)
Skunk2's seem cheaper, but not sure if the spring rates etc are too harsh compared to Ground Control.
Reason why I'm looking @ sleeves instead of complete coilovers, is I want to get more of my moneys worth out of my shocks. Besides, I can always replace them with Konis when they die (Koni + Ground Control is a proven good combo), which would probably be approx the same time as non premium coilovers would last too.
One more major concern of mine is if these coilover sleeves tend to unseat themselves when shortened (ie lower ride heights)?? If this is the case, I wouldn't bother @ all.
Any help/advice would be appreciated.
Cheers,
Jay
My CL9 currently has lowering springs & I'm not happy with the ride height. I replaced the shocks for new OEM ones only 1.5yrs ago (not much mileage since). Not wanting to cut springs or try reset the current setup, I was wondering if anyone's had good experiences with Skunk2 or Ground Control coilover sleeves on stock shocks?? Too harsh?
http://rover.ebay.com/ar/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpt=856911480&adtype=1&size=1x1&type=3&campid=5336432829&toolid=10001 eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5336432829&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F11082633466 3%3FssPageName%3DSTRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT%26_trksid%3Dp39 84.m1423.l2649)
Skunk2's seem cheaper, but not sure if the spring rates etc are too harsh compared to Ground Control.
Reason why I'm looking @ sleeves instead of complete coilovers, is I want to get more of my moneys worth out of my shocks. Besides, I can always replace them with Konis when they die (Koni + Ground Control is a proven good combo), which would probably be approx the same time as non premium coilovers would last too.
One more major concern of mine is if these coilover sleeves tend to unseat themselves when shortened (ie lower ride heights)?? If this is the case, I wouldn't bother @ all.
Any help/advice would be appreciated.
Cheers,
Jay