Hi all, ok so this topic is not new, but ive read through all existing threads regarding shock absorbers and unfortunately my very specific requirements have not been answered so please if i could have some very specific help?

I live in New Zealand. I need all need all 4 shock absorbers. I need to import them from somewhere in Europe.

I have lowered the car with the eibach pro kit and all 4 shocks now hiss and squeak and creak when going over bumps.

So... I need to know what, and where i should buy these shocks online. I am having huge amounts of issues trying to find a listing that fits the 3 door abarth, rather than the 2.4 that i assume is the 4 door?

From my current research it looks like the best value for money is the KYB, but it looks like most listings exclude the Arbarth model. (like here http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/buy/FIA...spension/shock-absorbers/kyb-shock-absorbers/ )

So can anyone recommend a website, brand of shock, and which part numbers to buy?

My fiat is:

FIAT STILO ABARTH
2003
2.4
5SPD
3 DOOR
VIN: ZFA19200000261293

KONI Sport Yellows. KONI have distributors worldwide.

Yellow Peril said:

KONI Sport Yellows. KONI have distributors worldwide.

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Cheers for the reply, but another dead end. Koni UK website have a 'finder' link which doesn't even list Stilo as an option. :bang:

you will find with a bit of googling heres one listing
http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/product_info.mhtml?product=2575050
be aware theres 2 different fittings that I know of for front shocks , with different hole spacing and width where it fits to hub.
worth double checking with any you order they will fit your car
I didn't in here and are some pics of whats different and to check yours first
https://www.fiatforum.com/stilo/352193-price-dropp-fk-shocks-etc.html

more here
http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pa...b.mhtml?car=fiatstilo;category=shockabsorbers

sussexa said:

you will find with a bit of googling heres one listing
http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/product_info.mhtml?product=2575050
be aware theres 2 different fittings that I know of for front shocks , with different hole spacing and width where it fits to hub.
worth double checking with any you order they will fit your car
I didn't in here and are some pics of whats different and to check yours first
https://www.fiatforum.com/stilo/352193-price-dropp-fk-shocks-etc.html

more here
http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pa...b.mhtml?car=fiatstilo;category=shockabsorbers

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Thanks for that! Yeah I had seen those Koni listings and as you say they could well be the wrong fitment for my vehicle. There's just so many variations and these websites usually just list "Stilo Abarth 2.4" which could be 4 different models with very different fits! I guess I want to be 100% sure of what I order before I import it since it'll be pretty hard to exchange it.

The other thing is I really don't think I want to pay that much for shocks. The fiats not really worth much money... KYB would be the best I'd go for but Id be happy with the FK Automotive but their listings are even more vague...

Might have to get under the car with some verniers!

sussexa said:

you will find with a bit of googling heres one listing
http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/product_info.mhtml?product=2575050

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Also yeah I've spent a few days looking through google... I found the following websites but none have very specific details:

http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/
http://www.nicedeals.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=1567_1973_2184&products_id=16334
http://www.cr-tuning.de/Fahrwerk/Sportstossdaempfer:::15930_15963.html
http://www.carparts-tuning.co.uk/en...Stilo-192-Yr-09-2001-rear-axle.html#bewertung
http://www.weitec-suspension.co.uk/product-list.php?vid=100
http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/
http://www.spring-loaded.co.uk/search.php

Hence my dificulty finding the right shocks!

I've emailed KYB with my VIN, hopefully they can help with part numbers.

if its any more help I put your vin number in eper and it says this is your shock absorber part number for fronts
50711244
2C - STILO BZ/DS (2001-2003) 192.334.0.0 - BN ABARTH 2.4 BZ E4 20V 170 CV 96KW 125KW SELESPEED 3P.Engine: 3438955 Vehicle: 00258777 Manuf. date: 16/1/2003
you said kyb
they have a site
http://www.kyb-europe.com/catalogue.asp



please double triple check , im just killing time and searching for you a bit

shanehane said:

Cheers for the reply, but another dead end. Koni UK website have a 'finder' link which doesn't even list Stilo as an option. :bang:

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Might be worth contacting your local KONI stockist. They certainly used to produce yellows for the Stilo - I fitted a set to mine!

OK, how about this as an alternative to KNOI...Bilstein B6. They're available for the Stilo Abarth [part No 35-156338 (front) and 35-156338 (rear)]. And you have a supplier in Auckland (BNT Brake & Transmission NZ Ltd).

These are also great dampers - they were fitted by FIAT as Standard to the Stilo Abarth Schumacher.

as a budget option...

http://monroecatalogue.eu/files/M433_Shock_Absorbers_Catalogue_2015/

page 119

go for the 'Reflex' option (red column). they're more suited to higher spring rates... i.e. Lowered setups

sussexa said:

if its any more help I put your vin number in eper and it says this is your shock absorber part number for fronts
50711244
2C - STILO BZ/DS (2001-2003) 192.334.0.0 - BN ABARTH 2.4 BZ E4 20V 170 CV 96KW 125KW SELESPEED 3P.Engine: 3438955 Vehicle: 00258777 Manuf. date: 16/1/2003
you said kyb
they have a site
http://www.kyb-europe.com/catalogue.asp

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please double triple check , im just killing time and searching for you a bit

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Thanks that is helpful eper info and part numbers, but again it runs into the same issue. I know categorically that the 5 door and 3 door 2.4 have different front fitments, but the KYB catalog only lists one type for the 2.4! They don't even mention the number of doors :bang:

richydraper said:

as a budget option...

http://monroecatalogue.eu/files/M433_Shock_Absorbers_Catalogue_2015/

page 119

go for the 'Reflex' option (red column). they're more suited to higher spring rates... i.e. Lowered setups

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Thanks I'm going to chase up Monroe for this. Another catalog that doesn't specify doors etc, but I've emailed them to see if they can give me further details

I think you need a front wheel off and measure up before you go any further.
just measure the hole spacing on the 2 bolts holding to hub and the width between the plates, that appears to be the main difference I could find, im not saying there may not be other differences as eper lists a lot of different shock absorbers for all the different versions of cars.
hopefully matches one of these 2

as far as i know theres no difference between the 3/5/MW setups its just body style.

these are the shocks listed for the 16v JTD and 2.4s (the heaviest of Stilo engines)

these are listed for the 1.8 petrol and the 8v JTDs

and finally these are the listed shocks for 1.2, 1.4 and 1.6...

now if you open all 3 and compare side by side you will see that there are slight differences in the bottom mount hole position and spacing. very minor between the 8v JTDs and for the 1.6s but look at the 2.4 against either and its quite a large difference in mounting position, the basic camber position is set from he position of these holes.

if you take a look at the bottom of page 119 and the top of page 120 you will see that the actual shock model doesnt change between saloon and estate varients. you should be able to cross reference from this website... good luck

http://www.autopartoo.com/oem/monroe/e7003.html

go for bilstein spring the yellow lowered ones. Bilstein seem to work great especially in heavy cars. Had mine for over 150,000 klm and still function perfectly.

Stilatos said:

go for bilstein spring the yellow lowered ones. Bilstein seem to work great especially in heavy cars. Had mine for over 150,000 klm and still function perfectly.

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Haha Shhhhh! Stop rubbing it in!...

I had the option of buying the bilstein/eibach full kit when I imported my eibach pro kit last year... I chose the springs only so i could save $300... what a mistake!!! Now I'm replacing my shocks within 12 months...

If only we could make all decisions with retrospective knowledge :idea: lol

hindsight is ALWAYS 20/20

i didnt buy the kit i bought them seperatly you can still use the springs you bought and just buy the shocks. go for it.

this is the link to the catalog for your car


24-067928

http://web1.carparts-cat.com/defaul...6A8400A4AAA14F01956277DC58CF7984018004&12=130

shanehane said:

Haha Shhhhh! Stop rubbing it in!...

I had the option of buying the bilstein/eibach full kit when I imported my eibach pro kit last year... I chose the springs only so i could save $300... what a mistake!!! Now I'm replacing my shocks within 12 months...

If only we could make all decisions with retrospective knowledge :idea: lol

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Hello Shanehane - was there a conclusion to your shock absorber replacements?

At over 160,000km I feel the shocks on our Stilo are softer than before - the right front seems especially soggy - though the hissing noticeable at slow speeds was always a standard Stilo feature of its gas-charged shocks, to provide its soft and supple ride.

I have the option of Italian-branded shocks in stock in Cambridge - OSRAV I think - they only come in one type for all Stilo models, which means some will miss out on correctly-positioned bolt holes, by the looks.

Anyway - hopefully you've been happy with what you've found (good ride quality?) and can help with some 20/20 hindsight for me?

Cheers
-Alex