Which shocks should I get for my VF Redline?

[shane_3800]

I'm a mechanic by trade. If you want a bilstien to work properly you need to have it valved for the spring. It doubles the price though. Eibachs and matched rate B8s is the best but will cost you.

 

[blackve76]

That's a really interesting point. Thanks for considering this. I will take your advice and consult Koni. I can always add the King springs later, or alternatively remove them and reinstall the OEM FE3 springs. I'll take Koni's advice on which way to go.
Cheers hey!
PS yhe Koni FSD's aren't adjustable.

Fitted yet? Thoughts on ride?

I did these on a VE yrs ago on SSl kings and hated it went back to Monroe gt, maybe the SSL was to low. Very harsh ride.

 

[426Cuda]

Fitted yet? Thoughts on ride?

I did these on a VE yrs ago on SSl kings and hated it went back to Monroe gt, maybe the SSL was to low. Very harsh ride.

Nah, it's booked in for Tues morning. I was waiting on SL springs and brake pads. That and my suspension bloke is putting a crop in. So he suggested Tues, so as not to stuff me around.
He's done all my suspension work since I was 17y.o. I trust him and am happy to wait the few extra days. I'm thinking of holding back on the SL's as I said above.
So, I'll report on the ride with just the Koni FSD's and stock FE3 springs next week. I'll stick with that if happy. Otherwise I'll take it back and have him throw the SL's in.

Can anyone advise on nolathene strut mounts vs rubber? I'm leaning towards stock rubber mounts.

 

[VS 5.0]

Can anyone advise on nolathene strut mounts vs rubber? I'm leaning towards stock rubber mounts.

Nolathane will be harsher than rubber.

Super Pro would be a compromise between the two.

When I have to replace any bushes in my FE3 with 20s, I'll be sticking with rubber after having Super Pro in the old VS.

 

[426Cuda]

Nolathane will be harsher than rubber.

Super Pro would be a compromise between the two.

When I have to replace any bushes in my FE3 with 20s, I'll be sticking with rubber after having Super Pro in the old VS.

Cheers. Yeah, rubber it is.

 

[blackve76]

Cheers. Yeah, rubber it is.

Super pro top strut bushes are good otherwise std rubber is best

 

[Tripxit]

If installing Koni rear shocks just check the lower spring mount measurement to the original.

 

[greenacc]

Nolathane tops go well with soft standard springs and tyres. Most people who fit them with lowered springs and low profile tyres complain the ride is too stiff.

 

[panhead]

Nolathane will be harsher than rubber.

Super Pro would be a compromise between the two.

When I have to replace any bushes in my FE3 with 20s, I'll be sticking with rubber after having Super Pro in the old VS.

Agreed.

I have Nolathane on a couple of cars and they are harsh.

It's stiffens them up which is good but I wouldn't recommend you do it to your daily unless you're like me and only drive when you need to visit the council library.




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[blackve76]

Nah, it's booked in for Tues morning. So he suggested Tues, so as not to stuff me around.
He's done all my suspension work since I was 17y.o. I trust him and am happy to wait the few extra days.

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