Rear Suspension Kits/Shockies for VX1

[DamoESP]

Evening all,

Just got my 00 VX back from the garage from a service, and in the work report, it stated that the I would need a Rear Suspension Kit, and also need the Rear Shocks replaced.

Now I dont have a huge knowledge of cars and stuff, so yeah. I asked him for an approximate price, and he said with labour it would be around $500-$700.

Now I am moving from where I live (North west aus) to perth in a few weeks, and will definatly get it done down there. Now the question I ask is, should I take advantage of need a new suspension kit by getting it lowered...etc?

Also, has anyone had to do this before, what kind of price in perth would I be looking at to just get it all fixed up.

(It probally doesnt make a lot of sense....sorry )

 

[mistaken]

As an example, for an FE2 setup your looking at around $1100 supply&fit.
4x springs
4x shocks
1x camber kit
(if you dont need the camber kit then minus $350)

I'd say this is an ample time to lower your car Remember the above is for an FE2 setup ... the only thing that changes if you wanna go lower is the springs. Add a few extra bucks per spring if you wanna go lower.

 

[DamoESP]

Thanks for the reply. Now the work report says "Needs Rear Suspension Kit". I asked the mechanic there what that included/meant, and he said springs, something else, and sway bar :|

I wish I knew more about suspension systems...haha

 

[digitok]

hmm, dunno why you need new sway bars?

Anyway for around a grand you can get all new springs, shocks and a camber kit, you WILL need a camber kit if you want to go fairly low, and the camber is pretty bad anyway so it's a good idea to get one.

I got ultra lows, short travel shocks and a camber kit in my vt supplied and fitted from Wilkinsons and I'd recommend them to anyone.

Cheers

 

[DamoESP]

I will have to look into them when I move down (moving down around 4th/5th of oct, only 2 more weeks ) and see whats around

 

[DamoESP]

Also from what I have read around the boards, the inner tyre wear is a known problem on VX's. I have had my VX for about 4 months, and haven't noticed it happening with my car. Now by getting the FE2 suspension....it wont trigger this problem...so to speak....haha (yes I am paranoid)