Bang for Buck: ek9 springs/shocks on Em1/Ek4

[Mikecivic78]

I saw some advertised for $450. Is it worth it compared to other aftermarket shocks/springs? I'd want not too low a ride height and not too firm, hence ek9 parts might do the job.

[Tai]

Comfort wise itll be better than aftermarket but it will still sit heaps high, you will prob get like 1/2 an inch drop at max as well.

No point getting it tbh compared to stock.

[Mikecivic78]

Comfort wise itll be better than aftermarket but it will still sit heaps high, you will prob get like 1/2 an inch drop at max as well.

No point getting it tbh compared to stock.

Thanks for quick reply

1/2 inch, that sounds higher than ek9 pics I've seen, EK9 looked much lower than EM1 on stock sussy (which is 4wd style- I don't like it too much).

You say not worth it compared to stock? Is it not that much better handling than stock you mean?

[Mikecivic78]

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Looks a fair bit lower than stock Em1 IMO.

[Tai]

May not be as high as EM1 but still high compared to aftermarket.

[outatime]

I saw some advertised for $450. Is it worth it compared to other aftermarket shocks/springs? I'd want not too low a ride height and not too firm, hence ek9 parts might do the job.

yes it's good i highly recommend it. save yourself thousands of dollars. i have it on my ek. very practical.. good on bumpy roads and you won't scrape on shopping centres. it has 2 finger gaps between tyre and fender.

[DC5.Raven]

As Tai has mentioned its a very subtle drop from stock EM1 (about 10mm).
I've got myself a set of EK9 shocks and springs. Havent put it on the car yet though.
Thinking of paring the EK9 shocks with Skunk2 springs.

Currently have stock EM1 shocks with Kings springs giving a 2 finger gap at rears, 1.5 at front.

Will let you know how the EK9 shocks go with the Skunk2 springs once I get it on the car.

[Mikecivic78]

thanks guys, maybe I should look into it. I have a bad driveway that limits how low I can go so maybe it ain't a bad idea.

Let me know how you go DC5.Raven.

[Tai]

If you have a bad drive way and you want comfort then leave it stock.

Plain and simple.

[Mikecivic78]

I want comfort and handling compromise, hence ek9 sussy. Stock is just a little too soft for me.

[nd55]

The shocks I don't know about.

EK9 springs are stiffer than most aftermarket springs.

250f/250f from memory.

Nick.

[akusuma]

Isn't the EK9 springs same as DC2R springs? I am pretty sure the spring rates are similar 250 (F) linear / 250 (R) progressive, not sure about the height. If so, you can buy used DC2R springs for around $100.
Shocks won't be the same though, but with the spare budget you could upgrade to something like koni.