1.6 Shocks?

[Tam]

I've had my x reg 1.6sx for about 6 months and the ride quality seems to be getting progressively worse. Feels very hard and the slightest bump in the road when cornering makes the back end feel a bit skittish. Is it just a case of new shocks; if so what would be people recommend?
Any pointers would be appreciated.

Tam

 

[Tom]

Bilstein gas shocks from www.motorsportworld.co.uk (but you need to phone them)

 

[Anonymous]

Re: Re: 1.6 Shocks?

are you keeping it the same ride hight or are you thinking of lowering it?

 

[Tom]

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Makes no difference to the shock.

 

[Anonymous]

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i know i was just asking

 

[Tam]

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Thanks Tom

it's a totally untouched 1.6 - I had read before buying the car that ride quality could be a bit lumpy at low speed so are my 4 year old shocks just on their way out already, or do Bravos just benefit from uprating? Also would you change all round or just the rears?

thanks again

 

[Tom]

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The bilsteins are standard OEM shocks, not uprated. They are gas rather than oil which does give a better ride.

Your shocks were probably on the way out a year ago.

From memory £160 gets you all 4 shocks.

 

[Tam]

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sorry, should have said it's done about 41k.

 

[Tam]

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Thanks Tom

 

[Danny]

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Alright mate sorry to butt in but i was just wondering how much just the 2 rears would cost tom mate. and are they easy to fit iv got the haynes. cheers Danny

 

[Tom]

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The rears are a doddle, 50-60 from memory.