Rear shock absorbers

[Bob Hinton]

I need new rear shock absorbers but am puzzeld as to why is there such a price difference between standard shocks from SOC Spares and others, and Spax, Koni etc. Is it worth the extra £100 per side? I don't do high mileage and rarely have anyone else in the car let alone in the rear seat and no luggage (except petrol can and water bottle, of course)

[mole42]

It rather depends on what you want. Several of us use our cars either competitively or on track days so an improvement in handling may be 'worth it'. Personally, I wouldn't go for the more expensive Konis because I don't push quite that hard but I can see where an improved damper & spring rate may be helpful! If you enjoy wafting along the motorways at 70, which is what the car was designed for, then the standard suspension is perfectly adequate. IMHO.

[Bob Hinton]

Thanks Mole42. You've just confirmed what I thought and saved me some £££'s

[The G Man]

Bob a couple of weeks ago i had the same decision as you and went the replacement standard items, as Mole42 highlights i guess its what you plan to do with the car, in my case wafting sums it quite nicely, i have other options for "pressing on" and am very much look foward getting there in style rather than furiously

[DMT]

I have recently fitted standard shocks all round.

Ride slightly soft but it suits us perfectly.

Dave