After market shock absorbers

[Mocha73]

Hi there people,

Anyone out there using after market shocks? Not sure where to start looking as I do not know what brand fits my RD1

Cheers!

 

[ericmivec]

ya,i using after market TEIN absorbers, u just go find subaru model but nid modify the hole abit.

 

[Cow]

eric, modify which hole?

what spring rate are you running on?

 

[Daniel Lee]

eric, care to share more detail about the TEIN absorbers you installed?
Lots of members here will be very interested to know including me.

 

[ericmivec]

er...we will talk abou tat during Genting trip den...
not good in English writing,hehe..

 

[Mocha73]

Hi all, I made an enquiry at Speed Works.....got this reply........

Hi,

Yes,we do have absorbers that fit a 1997 Hyundai Coupe (RD1 Tiburon)

Below is the pricing for Hotbits suspension kit for Hyundai Coupe Year 1997

1) Hot Bits Adjustable (hi/low) : RM 2800.00
2) Hot Bits Adjustable with helper springs and canister (hi/low) : RM 3800.00
3) Hot Bits Adjustable with helper springs and canister (hi/low & soft/hard)) : RM 4600.00

Thank you


Hmm..... must defer this project to next years budget.....

 

[Daniel Lee]

Whoa... need a big budget for that... :p

 

[ericmivec]

too expensive...

 

[kenny1980]

as suggestion for budget range absober beside original ... me looking ... absober KO liow

 

[TCSIM]

Kenny,
Mr. Lee selling original front absorber at RM 320 ea if not mistaken. Call him at 012-2296855 to check. Say Sim intro can liao..

 

[Daniel Lee]

Sim, currently Mr.Lee don't have stock for absorbers.

 

[TCSIM]

Daniel,
You sure? I last visited his place on 31st July leh... I think he has stock... Call him and ask lor

 

[kenny1980]

thks bro ,

original absober i can get at rm 245 and mounting at 105 ....stil surveying

 

[BlackSamurai]

i was told that hotbit is local brand. Am I right?

 

[Daniel Lee]

Daniel,
You sure? I last visited his place on 31st July leh... I think he has stock... Call him and ask lor

Then he has the stock now.
I last visited him a week before you.

 

[TCSIM]

BS,
Hotbits is local brand.. Check out their website http://www.hotbits.org/v3/contact.asp page...

Kenny,
Yup.. I think you found cheaper absorber.. Last time I bought suspension mounting from Mr. Lee at RM 80 each..

 

[Daniel Lee]

I also got my absorber mountings at RM80 per piece.

 

[kenny1980]

where do u guys get ur mounting let me know.thks

 

[TCSIM]

We get it from Mr. Lee at Subang (near Giant). Call him at 012-2296855.. Very friendly and approachable guy...

 

[Daniel Lee]

Yupe.
Just give Mr.Lee a call but finding his shop will be quite difficult.
Remember to ask Mr.Lee for direction if you're going to his place.