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GT4 RC shocks st185

Postby FoRsaKeN » Sat Apr 15, 2006 6:51 pm

Hi there
I've been doing some reading on the differences between the rc and standard gt4 versions... as there is a lot of information out there
But in regarding suspension, all i have found is that the RC has a better set up in suspension and different/extra struts, etc

I am curious to know if the shocks and springs themselves are better in the RC version than the standard gt4 st 185.

Bottom Line:
I am wondering if putting in some standard RC shocks (2nd hand, 150,000kms) is worth it. ie. will i notice a difference from my standard st185 200,000kms shocks

now obviously i may notice a difference because of the 50,000km difference... but is the mileage the only thing making the RC shocks better???

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Postby GT4 20 » Sat Apr 15, 2006 6:54 pm

In my books, 150,000km shocks are ready for the bin :wink:
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Postby Jebus » Sat Apr 15, 2006 9:53 pm

GT4 20 wrote:In my books, 150,000km shocks are ready for the bin :wink:
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Too right, and replaced $&#$% shocks with other $&#$% shocks wont help any, just buy some new high pressure replacements for your car, or possibly TRD, this will give you as big improvments that shocks can give you.
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Postby Dell'Orto » Sat Apr 15, 2006 10:16 pm

Maybe if you get the chassis numbers from an RC model, Mr Revhead could supply new ones?
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Postby Malcolm » Sat Apr 15, 2006 11:40 pm

not at all worth it. Some good aftermarket replacements will be 100x better than 150,000km RC shocks/springs.
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Postby Adydas » Sat Apr 15, 2006 11:51 pm

just be ultra hardcore and get Coilovers, i know when i get the chance in the longer future thats what im going to be looking at.
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Postby Mr Revhead » Mon Apr 17, 2006 12:06 am

yeah difference between 200k and 150k is like being shot in the head with a .44 magnum or 357 magnum
your just as fcuked.

it depends on the cars use and your preference, for most ppl i do recommend stock shocks for a daily driver, even with uprated springs. but for some a stiffer shock is good. but dont go to hard or youll hate it!
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Postby bluemaumau » Mon Apr 17, 2006 12:31 am

Mr Revhead wrote:yeah difference between 200k and 150k is like being shot in the head with a .44 magnum or 357 magnum
your just as fcuked!


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but yea get new ones 8)
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Postby FoRsaKeN » Mon Apr 17, 2006 5:20 pm

Cheers guys
Just a bit low in cash so was just looking at all the options.
i'll save up and get some new shocks.

Eevryone recommend changing shocks and springs at the same time??

I know i'll benefit most with new shocks AND springs, but thought i'd get them at the same time to save labour, etc.
Money is the only thing :)

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Postby Mr Revhead » Mon Apr 17, 2006 9:45 pm

new genuines are CHEAP.

if you plan on doing springs then yes, do them at the same time
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