Calais57
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- Blue Mountains, NSW
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- VE Calais V 6.0
My Ve Calais was lowered by the dealer using Pedders "Premium" springs ( a cheaper Pedders spring) with no change to the dampers. The spring ride is not fantastic but is OK. However, the original Monroe dampers aren't up to the task and allow too much bouncing and the suspension "thumps" and can also bottom out too easily in country driving.
I have been doing a fair amount of research and came across these options at one suspension specialist. They have 2 "drive in drive out" deals and I would love any comments!
1. The first is King Springs with re valved and calibrated lowered (shorter) Monroes for $950.
2.The second deal is the same King Springs but with Koni Sports shocks for a total of $1700.
Does anyone have experience of these King Springs ( quote: The coils are King Springs, they are the most technically advanced coil spring available, incorporating tapered wire and progressive rate design. The spring rates have been increased from 180lb up to 260lb on the front, and 390lb up to 600lb on the rear).
...... and does anyone have comments on the 2 different shocks - recalibrated Monroes vs Konis?? ie are the Konis worth an extra $750??
Thanks
I have been doing a fair amount of research and came across these options at one suspension specialist. They have 2 "drive in drive out" deals and I would love any comments!
1. The first is King Springs with re valved and calibrated lowered (shorter) Monroes for $950.
2.The second deal is the same King Springs but with Koni Sports shocks for a total of $1700.
Does anyone have experience of these King Springs ( quote: The coils are King Springs, they are the most technically advanced coil spring available, incorporating tapered wire and progressive rate design. The spring rates have been increased from 180lb up to 260lb on the front, and 390lb up to 600lb on the rear).
...... and does anyone have comments on the 2 different shocks - recalibrated Monroes vs Konis?? ie are the Konis worth an extra $750??
Thanks