Matty wrote:I've been through several suspension versions. Basically, all the "hard" bits (ie metal) don't really wear out, but the rubber and oily bits do degrade.
If you're happy with the standard ride height and soft springs, then keep them - going lower has its compromises, though it does look tasty!
The OEM shocks tend to lose their damping abilities after not too many k's - yours are surely shot by now.
A set of Koni shocks with the standard springs is a truly excellent setup for road use. In fact, it served me very well on the track too.
i think my 89 certainly could use updated suspsension parts (after 227,000Ks). don't hugely care for the lowered look, but new shocks with stock springs.. how is the bodyroll amount/grip compared to same shocks with lowered springs?
won't the original springs of sagged over time? should have the right side switched with left side?
since changing wheels to another set of new 14"s with new tyres (albeit cheapolas) i've noticed the car has a fair bit more bodyroll then before, i guess because the old tyres were so crap & understeered enough to make bodyroll not noticable.
now i just want a setup thats even better handling/response then the original equipment, not too expensive, minimised bodyroll, comfy cruising, & with reasonably the standard height so i can't get into driveways/over all speedbumps, won't attract much attention etc. this car is a daily driver & weekender cruiser, will never see the track.
probably go for the KYBs, Mildrens are having a sale on them i think. not entirely sure on the situation of the springs though, not really much point (& a waste of money) to buy new standard height springs OEM or aftermarket when compared to lowered..
