Pedders Shocks Are They Any Good?

[aardi]

I just paid 680 for the back and 770 for the front shocks on my r33. First are there standard shocks any good?. Second did I get ripped off? Third what's a good set for next time without going into coilovers? I work away so havn't driven it yet so can't tell u what I think they are like.

[ARTZ]

I just paid 680 for the back and 770 for the front shocks on my r33. First are there standard shocks any good?. Second did I get ripped off? Third what's a good set for next time without going into coilovers? I work away so havn't driven it yet so can't tell u what I think they are like.

Holy crap you can buy Konis for less than that.. or a set of adjustable coilovers start around 1200..IM guessing you paid that fitted though..

What sort did you get sportsrider..

Pedders make good suspansion, Id say there are better for that money but I guess thats the price you pay when you get them fittted..

Edited January 11, 2011 by Arthur T3

[aardi]

Yeah I shoul have put that in that was fitted with wheel alignment. Would have done them myself if not out of town and the mrs had to sort it out so not sure if they were pulling the piss.

[ARTZ]

Yeah then i wouldnt worry mate, its done now and they will last you ages..

Did you lower it?

Edited January 11, 2011 by Arthur T3

[SargeRX8]

Coilovers are shit. Ive got teins, I really want to get rid of them. Gotta love Sydney roads.

Edited January 11, 2011 by SargeRX8

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

Coilovers are shit. Ive got teins, I really want to get rid of them. Gotta love Sydney roads.

1. which teins?

2.

[ssxRicho]

Coilovers are shit. Ive got teins, I really want to get rid of them. Gotta love Sydney roads.

You said what now?!?!

10kg/8kg superstreets are always going to be hard.

OP, are they just replacements? Pedders do a re-brand BC body with their own spring, they are ok. If not just get some BC's later on, with softer springs if you want 6/5's or something.

[aardi]

It's not lowered but now the new shocks in the mrs says that when she goes full lock on the steering there is a loud clunk turning both ways. Sometimes I really hate working away but the fact she has no clue. Any ideas what the noise could be? Running 245/45 on the front and never had a problem with rubbing or anything like it. Could the steering be affected by shocks or anything done wrong putting new ones in or am I just a dumb as for letting the mrs sort it out?

[SargeRX8]

You said what now?!?!

10kg/8kg superstreets are always going to be hard.

OP, are they just replacements? Pedders do a re-brand BC body with their own spring, they are ok. If not just get some BC's later on, with softer springs if you want 6/5's or something.

They are really nice on flat bendy roads but living in Parramatta, the roads here are disgusting and they will make my passenger nauseous.

If someone can tell me how to identify my teins ill tell you which one they are. From the tops, theyre standard(dont have the top camber/dampening adjustment). The suspension tower thing is silver, has a black spring and two adjustable turny things. I will trade these for any decent, road suspension for an r33 gtst.

Edited January 11, 2011 by SargeRX8

[boiracer]

from my experience (which was a few yrs ago now) i would never buy another set of pedders crapriders....too pricey. didnt last and felt crap. Told them they feel shite and they told me there was nothing they can do....lame.

2 places i'll never go again. pedders, and ultratune. over qualifyed Maccas employees

i should mention mine werent on a skyrine

Edited January 11, 2011 by boiracer

[ssxRicho]

They are really nice on flat bendy roads but living in Parramatta, the roads here are disgusting and they will make my passenger nauseous.

If someone can tell me how to identify my teins ill tell you which one they are. From the tops, theyre standard(dont have the top camber/dampening adjustment). The suspension tower thing is silver, has a black spring and two adjustable turny things. I will trade these for any decent, road suspension for an r33 gtst.

They should have a sticker on them.

[aardi]

Hey any of u guys know what dot power steering fluid goes in my r33 gts-t?

[subliminal]

For reference, I run second hand ($150 off ns.com) pedders comfort gas shocks and lowered springs on my S14 and put down very competitive lap times at mallala. Coilovers are over-rated

[gslrallysport]

First are there standard shocks any good?.

Depends entirely on what you're using the car for, but ordinarily not really...

Second did I get ripped off?

Ah yep. You couldn't have KYB for half of that, or Bilstein/Koni for pretty close to what you paid (if not less)...

Third what's a good set for next time without going into coilovers?

Aforementioned Koni/Bilstein...

[aardi]

Yeah thought so! Any way it's back in there workshop now anyway.. Havn't driven it myself yet so will let u know what I think when I do. They just looked at it again and they said my tie rod ends gone. Buy the way I'm not bagging Pedders nice guys at the one I went to and helpful. Just thought there price a bit much just for shocks. They said they would run me through how to do the rods myself. Anyone know what are a good brand or will any do.

Edited January 12, 2011 by aardi

[zoidbergmerc]

I got pedders sportsriders on my VL. I was quite happy with the result.

Don't think I'd get them on my Skyline though...

[ClutchBurndout-:(]

first of all.

tiens are good, not ideal for australian roads though.

second...

you really mustn't be of the intelligent type to say coilovers are shit... no you say? then you would know that tiens run a very hard spring rate then? different coilovers come with different spring rates...

and im referring to the one piece coilover setup, because stock or pedders etc shocks and springs are also known as coilovers because the COIL is OVER the shock

Edited January 12, 2011 by Clutch

[aardi]

Yeah right mate I never said coil overs where shit that was another guy I just wanted to know that for 1300 bucks installed I was getting my moneys worth of shocks. Anyone know much about the tie end rods I need?

[JiN_MaN]

By the time you include a wheel alignment and 3 hours of labour, I defiantly don't think you got ripped off.

[Myfine Skyline R34!]

Andrew unfortunately you got sucked in to buying cheap quality shocks which I will mention most of the inner hardware comes from Taiwan, Pedders Australian...Not.

I've been in the suspension game for a few years now and where I work we set up many cars for road/track/rally/drift/drag/tarmac rally's you name it. We sell and recommend the following;

1.KYB's, they're good quality replacement shocks made in Japan for Japanese vehicles around $1000 for a set.

2. Koni, they're better quality performance sport shock designed for standard or lowering springs with external rebound adjustments, made in Germany, set you back $1200 for a set.(not incl labour & W/A)

3.Bilstein, Once again great quality shock only difference from the Koni's are that they are not externally adjustable & the valving is set better for comfort on harsh roads especially when lowering, again they are made in Germany & would set you back $1800 for a full set.

That being said I would personally go with the Koni's as they are not too expensive and if you were to lower your car they would certainly work well being firm but not overly harsh & of course they are rebuildable once you've clocked 200,000klms with them in the car!

Don't worry mate just remember for next time you need shocks, DONT GO TO PEDDERS!!

Oh and coil/overs are not necessary for a road car, if your tracking it totally different story, you would be far better off with Koni or Bilstein shocks and lowering springs then any cheap coil/over kit trust me.

Cheers.