probably but worn shocks make the ride real rough?

Yes sure can if they stuffed the shock would be doing nothing so really your just got springs doing the work

looking at getting some qoates in next few days to look at getting suspension upgraded.

theres some kings on TM at mo

i had trouble with my king springs bottoming out in the front.so i put superlow dobis in and its sweet now.

yea saw those kings on trade me been cut too.

yea i cut the rears.

This will help ya understand shock absorbers: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shock_absorbers As previously mentioned, worn shocks will significantly affect ride quality, handling and braking performance. New shocks for Commodores are pretty cheap, and pretty straight forward to fit. The rears are the easiest. I got my front inserts and new springs fitted for me (took complete strut assembly into a workshop cos I couldn't get the top nut off. That cost me a box of beer.) Apart from that I have rebuilt everything on my car myself - and before embarking on this project the most mechanical thing I had done was an oil change! Cutting or compressing springs isn't really ideal - in both instances you need to make sure the springs remain captive. Compressing springs will lower the car, but cos the spring rate doesn't change so you end up with a very bumpy ride. You have to learn these lessons for yourself, but you will eventually realise, like I have, that if anything is worth doing once, it's worth doing right! Often works out cheaper in the end too! 4sakenvl; try Autolign for prices, they are very competitive and sometimes give trade price if you ask nicely! I have the same setup as calais3L, although I am yet to drive on it! Monroe GT gas shocks and Dobi Superlows. Check his earlier posts in this thread for his driving impression. I think you can get the springs for around $350 and four shocks for not a lot more.

Yea thats what ma berlina has lol ride quality is rough and bumpy, drive a standard late model car like ma mrs corolla and it handles like a ferrari compared to it lol. I rang BNT today and got some prices for dobi springs and kyb shocks not too bad priced but ill try see if get trade. Ajustable panhard rod is like over 500 hundy retail!!! cheers for the info NZGTS was helpful. I'll give autolign a try tommorrow see if can do better than bnt. cheers

make your own panhard be cheaper

Quote: Originally Posted by NZ VL com make your own panhard be cheaper You could do that, but I'm guessing you'd need to be a good welder and have basic engineering skills. Adjustable panhards also have a bit of a kink in them to leave extra room for a larger exhaust system. Rare Spares have a Nolathane panhard listed for $278.22 and a non branded one for $225.00. These usually come with new bushes too. Autolign stock the Nolathane branded ones, and they are also the distributor for Nolathane products.

I'll throw in my two cents here aswell.. Whiteline superlow springs with new Monroe shocks all round plus a Whiteline adjustable panhard rod. It's my combo on the 8, definitely not the lowest VL around but it is real nice with fast paced cornering and all the crappy rough roads around. Give these guys a call: SAS or Suspension Autopart Specialists 11 Silverfield, Takapuna, 09 444 1390

vhr32 makes pretty good and cheap coilovers if anyones interested. Could be worth it getting some sent over to NZ http://calaisturbo.com.au/showthread.php?t=145707

Lovells super low springs KYB shocks Nice ride hight, can still go up & down driveways, even with the kit (well most anyway ) Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Looks pretty Sweet Bad VLT Is that a custom Nosecone, or just the angle of the Picture? Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by VL-Dan Looks pretty Sweet Bad VLT Is that a custom Nosecone, or just the angle of the Picture? Hey mate, thanks. Its not the angle, custom nosecone. Makes it look different. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Oh it is you.....thought it might have been you....adams friend how are you...good to see you joined Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by NZ_BT1 Oh it is you.....thought it might have been you....adams friend how are you...good to see you joined I have accually belonged for 2yrs but my other account wouldn't let me post so set up a new one. Got sick of waiting for a reply from the admin about some help. Are you Aaron? Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by Bad_VLT I have accually belonged for 2yrs but my other account wouldn't let me post so set up a new one. Got sick of waiting for a reply from the admin about some help. Are you Aaron? I think so...last time I filled out an application form I was Aaron hehehe....yep thats me!!!! Adam has 1 of my babies sitting at his place atm....the greeeeeen one you probably seen Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by NZ_BT1 I think so...last time I filled out an application form I was Aaron hehehe....yep thats me!!!! Adam has 1 of my babies sitting at his place atm....the greeeeeen one you probably seen Yeah I've seen it cause I wanted the front off it, also maybe keen on the wheels since smurfboy said ur restoring it to BT1 glory (if your willing to part with either or both ) Some original photos have not been recovered yet.