Tuning Shock Absorber recommendations for Eibachs?

[Cadabena]

I realise this has been done before somewhat, but here's my predicament:

So, my front left shock absorber's creaking like a pensioner (or knocking like a postman) with every compress now after 20,000 miles with Eibach Pro-kits. I'm looking to get some new front shocks, ones that were actually designed for shortened springs, instead of just stressing some stock ones as I did before.

So I've been eyeing up the possibilities... in an ideal world, Koni FSDs look the best option for comfort and handling, but it's not very easy to justify £600 on 4 shocks. What other options are there that could give a decent level of comfort and good handling? What would, say, a £150 set like these be like?

Thanks guys

 

[middo85]

Im in the same position, mine are creaking in sportlines.

I was looking at the SRT ones, i was struggling to find any negative reviews when i looked a few months ago

 

[Cadabena]

Not a bad shout! They look much better priced than the FSDs and more suited to comfort for up to 40mm lowered, which tbh is exactly what I'm looking for after years of taking potholes through my spine. Cheers

 

[Cadabena]

So I've got hold of four STR.Ts for £226 with lifetime warranty thanks to Larkspeed, which I don't think is too bad a price at all

When I get them fitted on Wednesday, is there anything else anyone recommends I replace, e.g. top mounts?

 

[middo85]

For how little they cost i reckon its worth changing the top mounts while your at it.

Make sure you post an update when they are fitted mate, im probably going to need the same before too long

 

[yoko]

go for bilestein it is eibach same company and theere are b8 absorbers that are shortened specially for eibach springs

 

[Reuuk]

also for around £300 you can get the full H&R kit which has good ratings on here

 

[Cadabena]

go for bilestein it is eibach same company and theere are b8 absorbers that are shortened specially for eibach springs

I did have my eyes on Bilstein, but all the reviews pointed to a firmer ride than the Konis.

Decided to go for new top mounts, hopefully the shocks will arrive this week and I can do a little write up after some weekend hooning

 

[Cadabena]

I've done a few hundred miles of varying roads since having them fitted and think I can give an opinion now.

They still give the firmness for handling, but potholes are nowhere near as loud and bumpy, they just seem to react to the road and adjust almost instantly. They're certainly nowhere near as soft as stock, but I no longer have to slow down to a crawl for speed bumps.

Koni say not to fit them to springs any lower than 40mm, which means the shocks are just right for my Pro-kit. I'd say they'd be fine for Sportlines, but if you have any lower springs you're probably asking for trouble.

A big shoutout to Larkspeed too (not sure if I'm allowed to do this on the forum). Their website's a bit of a headache to use, but they offered the best price by far and great service, and gave me calls to keep me updated. That, plus the lifetime warranty they offer on Koni shocks, and you can't go wrong.