Replacement shock discussion: Are my shocks blown? *PICS*

**SiReal** · 14-09-2008 07:07 PM

Well,

They don't squeek, they're still firm.. I run my finger along the shock where the dark patch is, and it doesnt come off. its lke its dried. could it be silicon or lub or soemthing?

DC2R

Both fronts are like this - alot of oil looking stuff ..

120,000 kms...

**bennjamin** · 14-09-2008 07:13 PM

oil is from the internals from the shock...its leaking out and eventually will run dry im sure. Dont quote me but that is a good sign they are blwn and possibly were tied tosome lowered springs before.

**SiReal** · 14-09-2008 07:30 PM

they were never tied to lowering springs (this car was my mates and it was stock for its whole life).

if they are blown, it would be hard to source low K OEM dc2R shocks or brand new wouldnt it? Wouldnt it be better getting koni shocks and runing OEM springs?

**trism** · 14-09-2008 08:29 PM

itd be hard to find oem shocks.

plus, buying 2nd hand suspension stuff, even if its lowd ks, you dont how how they have been treated.

IMO, best getting some new, from koni, etc and keep stock springs

**bennjamin** · 14-09-2008 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by trism

IMO, best getting some new, from koni, etc and keep stock springs

+1 vote. Do this. ITR springs are great. Koni yellows are great too. You get the option for adjustable damping and height too.

**onlykillzz** · 14-09-2008 08:36 PM

you can get them from the for sale section they come up every now and then just post up in the wont to buy section, and they don't have to be new as itr shock are meant to last a while good luck dude

**vippy84** · 14-09-2008 08:40 PM

wouldnt be hard to find 2nd hand shocks. search around at clubitr.com.au as well.

**SiReal** · 14-09-2008 08:52 PM

thanks all, i'll keep driving on them for at least another six months and then i'll source some koni yellows.

the car still handles and corners magnificently for a stock car

**VTECMACHINE** · 15-09-2008 01:16 AM

awww I can't stand Koni's. if you haven't tried many coilovers or shocks, they seem great. But man are they bad. So crashy... similar to the buddyclubs.

If it's a DC2R, don't downgrade your suspension. The stock system is beautiful.
I'd recommend KYB shocks over Koni anyday of the week, or a good coilover rather.

**JohnL** · 15-09-2008 08:02 AM

Originally Posted by VTECMACHINE

awww I can't stand Koni's. if you haven't tried many coilovers or shocks, they seem great. But man are they bad. So crashy... similar to the buddyclubs.

You're comparing apples to oranges, i.e. an uprated damper on it's own against an uprated damper and spring.

If you were comparing the Koni dampers to the dampers incorporated into a typical aftermarket damper / spring combination (i.e. what's commonly thought of in aftermarket land as 'coilovers', even though the stock set up is also coilover), then the Koni is superior.

Originally Posted by VTECMACHINE

If it's a DC2R, don't downgrade your suspension. The stock system is beautiful.

The stock damper may well be good, but better than Koni is a big claim...

Originally Posted by VTECMACHINE

I'd recommend KYB shocks over Koni anyday of the week, or a good coilover rather.

That's a long skinny branch you're sitting on. There's a huge body of expert opinion that will disagree with you, strongly. In readily avaiable dampers, in order, there's Bilstein, then Koni, then a fairly big gap to the best of the rest.

Konis paired with appropriate springs sourced seperately will almost certainly be superior to any 'coilovers', and definitely better than KYBs fitted to seperately sourced springs.

**VTECMACHINE** · 15-09-2008 09:36 AM

LOL alright mate.

So your saying Koni is better than Ohlins and things like that?

Aren't Koni's an oil shock? I'm sorry but there is no way an oil shock as a performance Damper (especially for circuit racing - which you are claiming Koni to be, as you say they are better and Ohlins and stuff) is better than a Gas shock.

Also just wondering... what other coilovers/shocks/springs have you used and for what purpose. Have you driven a DC2R before? do you really know what the suspension is like? it's beautiful, and I have seen way to many people stuff it up by using Koni's.

Just my 2c, and i'm sticking with Koni's are s**t!

**SiReal** · 15-09-2008 09:38 AM

I have koni/H&R/Neuspeed and compared to my Tein SS I also had, Konis were far superior.

But you have to look at it from a consumer point of view - I only want to spend $1000 on shocks, and I want something that is decent. So Koni gets it for me.

I'm not a track warrior so my criterior aren't that great

Thanks for your input anyway. I really don't understand why you hate koni so much hehe its just a brand of shock. its no big deal yo

Anyway, thanks all for your input. I'll keep the car stock for as long as I can and we'll see how I go further down the track.