which shock absorber

[CMF_carlos]

hi just looking for a bit of advice.
my shocks are in need of replacment( lots of bangs n thuds over bumps etc).
i was going to buy bog standard ones localy but looked on the net and saw BLISTIEN B4 SHOX for not much more
iam just wondering about the foolowing

- are they a very hard ride?( i dont need to do high speeds round bends just normal use!)

-will they fit with standard existing springs?

in short is it worth spending more for just every day use.

any thought would be good cheers carl

 

[CMF_fred]

I think a large majority here have gone for KYB shocks or coil overs maybe some of the uk guys might know, surely u can't go wrong with 'blistien'

 

[CMF_SFJ]

if you do not want NOT hard at std springs

Soooft... & " Comfort "

do NOT work on lowering springs .

 

[CMF_moddedmicra]

I have the bilstien b4s on my car and I prefer the ride to standard dampers, not back killing hard but stiff enough so you don't have to hold on round round abouts lol

 

[CMF_carlos]

thanks for the info, i have just ordered the bilstien b4 ones just gotta try and fit them now!! cheers cArl

 

[CMF_carlos]

just fitted the shocks not really driven it much but seems bit better all right.
p.s had the unfortunate experience of having the spring come off the compresser ( very scary, didnt hit me thankfully) i was using cheap compressers that didnt seem to grip very well in the end i bought some sealey ones that where much better, so if you havent used them before be carefull and dont buy cheap ones( could just of been my stu[pidity of course!!) cheers carlos.