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CustomGSAug-10-05 06:00 AM
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#27735, "Need advice...."


          

As some of you may know from a prior post, I blew my rear shocks on my full coilovers. I have a couple shows coming up that require long drives. Right now its like driving on a trampoline and very annoying. I dont want to buy a whole new set for $700+. Ive tried with a local store, Extreme PSI, And they said none of the companies they deal with will sell just the rears. I emailed a co. online, Elementmotorsport.com, And they responded with this...

We can get you rear Ksport full coilover kits. They are $500 + $39 shipping. You can call us at 480-966-9044



Thank You,

Element Motorsport
2124 E. 5th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: 480-966-9044
Fax: 480-966-3826
www.elementmotorsport.com

That seems a little high for just the rears when i can get a full set of NEX for like $650. Not to mention I've never heard of Ksport Full coilovers.( anybody?? ). I do not want to go with a SLEEVE coilover. And i dont want to go with a Shock/Spring combo because i need the height adjustment for the fact that i'm anal with stance and i'm always changing bumpers. What would you guys do? TIA






Chris
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98 Eclipse GS 5 spd- sold
95 Camaro Z28
64.5 Mustang 302 3spd

Originally posted by DR1665
Sometimes, you don't need to pull away to win. You just need to show them they have nowhere to run.

Originally posted by Nine5eclipse03
No, but one time i tried to pee over a car, and pooped my pants.

  

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RE: Need advice...., knight ryda 99, Aug-10-05 06:33 AM, #1
RE: Need advice...., CustomGS, Aug-10-05 06:38 AM, #2
      RE: Need advice...., knight ryda 99, Aug-10-05 06:43 AM, #3
           RE: Need advice...., mcgyvr, Aug-10-05 07:05 AM, #4
                RE: Need advice...., CustomGS, Aug-10-05 07:40 AM, #5
                     RE: Need advice...., Pitchblack98, Aug-10-05 07:48 AM, #6
                          RE: Need advice...., mcgyvr, Aug-10-05 07:49 AM, #7
                               RE: Need advice...., mcgyvr, Aug-10-05 07:54 AM, #8
                               RE: Need advice...., CustomGS, Aug-10-05 08:31 AM, #9
                                    RE: Need advice...., mcgyvr, Aug-10-05 09:49 AM, #10
                                         RE: Need advice...., CustomGS, Aug-10-05 10:30 AM, #11
                                              RE: Need advice...., CustomGS, Aug-12-05 05:03 AM, #12

knight ryda 99Aug-10-05 06:33 AM
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#27736, "RE: Need advice...."
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Air bags?

  

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CustomGSAug-10-05 06:38 AM
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#27737, "RE: Need advice...."
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Originally posted by knight ryda 99
Air bags?


If it wasnt my daily driver then maybe.. But i'm worried about a solution for the rear w/out having to buy a full set.

Chris
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98 Eclipse GS 5 spd- sold
95 Camaro Z28
64.5 Mustang 302 3spd

Originally posted by DR1665
Sometimes, you don't need to pull away to win. You just need to show them they have nowhere to run.

Originally posted by Nine5eclipse03
No, but one time i tried to pee over a car, and pooped my pants.

  

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knight ryda 99Aug-10-05 06:43 AM
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#27738, "RE: Need advice...."
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what kind of shocks do you have?

  

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mcgyvrAug-10-05 07:05 AM
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#27739, "RE: Need advice...."
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you can't buy replacments from NEX?
does nex have a warranty?

1998 dodge avenger 4 cyl AT
Mods are:
Not enough

  

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CustomGSAug-10-05 07:40 AM
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#27740, "RE: Need advice...."
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Aug-10-05 07:41 AM by CustomGS

          

Originally posted by mcgyvr
you can't buy replacments from NEX? does nex have a warranty?

I cant find a # for NEX themselves and the one store i checked with that sold them said they wont split them. I wish i could find a way to get a hold of NEX. And i bought them used( dumb )powdercoated blue from a kid on EBay. They rode excellent until i hit the massive dip in the road and blew them.

What about buying a shock/spring combo for the rear and leaving my coilovers on the front. I really only need to adjust the height in the front. Would that be a " cheaper" solution if i cant find a co.that is willing to sell just the rear full coilovers?

Chris
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98 Eclipse GS 5 spd- sold
95 Camaro Z28
64.5 Mustang 302 3spd

Originally posted by DR1665
Sometimes, you don't need to pull away to win. You just need to show them they have nowhere to run.

Originally posted by Nine5eclipse03
No, but one time i tried to pee over a car, and pooped my pants.

  

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Pitchblack98Aug-10-05 07:48 AM
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#27741, "RE: Need advice...."
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I happen to have a set of brand new rear tokico springs. I only needed the fronts when I bought the set. They have never been mounted. They drop about 1.5". If you want them Ill let you have them for 75 shipped.

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mcgyvrAug-10-05 07:49 AM
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#27742, "RE: Need advice...."
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nex has an internal bump stop to prevent it from destroying the valving due to potholes
are you sure the shock is blown and not something else??

you might also be able to just revalve them.

1998 dodge avenger 4 cyl AT
Mods are:
Not enough

  

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mcgyvrAug-10-05 07:54 AM
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#27743, "RE: Need advice...."
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try this number 510.887.9800

1998 dodge avenger 4 cyl AT
Mods are:
Not enough

  

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CustomGSAug-10-05 08:31 AM
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#27744, "RE: Need advice...."
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Aug-10-05 08:34 AM by CustomGS

          

Originally posted by mcgyvr
nex has an internal bump stop to prevent it from destroying the valving due to potholes are you sure the shock is blown and not something else?? you might also be able to just revalve them.


No, i'm not 100% positive that they are blown, they certainly feel that way, and all impact is now taken by the springs. you can actually press on my trunk up and down and almost get my car to jump. What does Revalving them involve? Cheap?

BTW, i really appreciate all your help so far man!

Pitchblack- Thanks, i'll keep that in mind, but i would need to find shocks as well and i also dont know if it would be a good idea to go with that Tokico set up in the rear and a full coilover in the front. emoji

Chris
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98 Eclipse GS 5 spd- sold
95 Camaro Z28
64.5 Mustang 302 3spd

Originally posted by DR1665
Sometimes, you don't need to pull away to win. You just need to show them they have nowhere to run.

Originally posted by Nine5eclipse03
No, but one time i tried to pee over a car, and pooped my pants.

  

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mcgyvrAug-10-05 09:49 AM
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#27745, "RE: Need advice...."
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well you might have just destroyed the valving in there which regulates how the shocks send their fluid from one side of the plunger to the other.

But call that number I gave you, that should be the number for golden apple (maxspeed) or whatever the company is that makes the nex coilovers.

1998 dodge avenger 4 cyl AT
Mods are:
Not enough

  

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CustomGSAug-10-05 10:30 AM
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#27746, "RE: Need advice...."
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Originally posted by mcgyvr
But call that number I gave you, that should be the number for golden apple (maxspeed) or whatever the company is that makes the nex coilovers.


Yeah i did, it justs keeps ringing no answer. I'll try later and tomm.

Chris
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98 Eclipse GS 5 spd- sold
95 Camaro Z28
64.5 Mustang 302 3spd

Originally posted by DR1665
Sometimes, you don't need to pull away to win. You just need to show them they have nowhere to run.

Originally posted by Nine5eclipse03
No, but one time i tried to pee over a car, and pooped my pants.

  

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CustomGSAug-12-05 05:03 AM
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#27758, "RE: Need advice...."
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Still not getting any response...Anyone have any ideas who i could call that would possibly split up a set of full coilovers?

Chris
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98 Eclipse GS 5 spd- sold
95 Camaro Z28
64.5 Mustang 302 3spd

Originally posted by DR1665
Sometimes, you don't need to pull away to win. You just need to show them they have nowhere to run.

Originally posted by Nine5eclipse03
No, but one time i tried to pee over a car, and pooped my pants.

  

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