pintaline Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 so i was wondering if anyone makes standard shocks for a C34? i dont want coilovers of fancy shocks, just standardish replacement. has anyone ever bought genuine nissan ones and knows how much? or does anyone else make something?? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401686-c34-rs4s-shocks/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolverine Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Bilstein or Koni shocks will do the job and they are not that expensive when you take all things into consideration. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401686-c34-rs4s-shocks/#findComment-6382574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintaline Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 what are they worth? from everything i've seen, more than i want to pay. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401686-c34-rs4s-shocks/#findComment-6382670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stageas2 Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 I bought bilstein for mine a few months ago and they can be resleaved so that an added bonus but u gotta b carefully coz they r thicker than standard shockers and I then had trouble with my 9inch rim wanting To hit the shocker so I had to run spacers!i paid $250each Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401686-c34-rs4s-shocks/#findComment-6383279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipster11 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 kyb make stock shocks, dunno where you'd get them from if you could find a part number most places would be able to get them in (try the kyb website?) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401686-c34-rs4s-shocks/#findComment-6383474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjd Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Only cost me $1400 for new Tein coilovers from Fulcrum I would not waste my money on standard shocks when you can get Tein for not much more. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401686-c34-rs4s-shocks/#findComment-6389233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiRS4T Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 so i was wondering if anyone makes standard shocks for a C34? i dont want coilovers of fancy shocks, just standardish replacement. has anyone ever bought genuine nissan ones and knows how much? or does anyone else make something?? Just go to a shock shop and they should be able to offer a number of alternatives after having a look at yours. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401686-c34-rs4s-shocks/#findComment-6389249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintaline Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 Only cost me $1400 for new Tein coilovers from Fulcrum I would not waste my money on standard shocks when you can get Tein for not much more. yeah but i see $1400 of coilovers as a waste of money because i dont need or want coilovers. kiwi, im guessing you guys have useful suspension shops over there? i fit suspension at work and i buy from pedders or monroe. neither of which are any help. RHDjapan have kyb's listed but not to suit a manual. $332 shipped for a pair. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401686-c34-rs4s-shocks/#findComment-6389724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiRS4T Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 yeah but i see $1400 of coilovers as a waste of money because i dont need or want coilovers. kiwi, im guessing you guys have useful suspension shops over there? i fit suspension at work and i buy from pedders or monroe. neither of which are any help. RHDjapan have kyb's listed but not to suit a manual. $332 shipped for a pair. Does your RS4S have forks like the GTR at the back or eyelets like the front? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401686-c34-rs4s-shocks/#findComment-6390003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipster11 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Don't get gtr rear shocks, they are valved differently Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401686-c34-rs4s-shocks/#findComment-6390741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolverine Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Why not GTR fronts and rears? The weight of both cars are pretty similar. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401686-c34-rs4s-shocks/#findComment-6390909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipster11 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 I'm pretty sure there is like an extra 100kgs in the wagon part of a stagea Also pretty sure mine has gtr shocks and the rear just feels ever so slightly off Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401686-c34-rs4s-shocks/#findComment-6391004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolverine Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 I am very far from an expert on suspension but I assume the difference is pretty minimal in practice. Getting the spring rates, sway bars and shocks working reasonably well together is the go. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401686-c34-rs4s-shocks/#findComment-6391238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiRS4T Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Why not GTR fronts and rears? The weight of both cars are pretty similar. Maybe but you can't get 4 wheels, floor jack, tool box and 60L of fuel into the back of a GTR! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401686-c34-rs4s-shocks/#findComment-6391440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb30dett Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Because you just want to replace the shocks then GTR shocks will be fine. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401686-c34-rs4s-shocks/#findComment-6392675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raysboostin Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 most coilovers for stagea are just gtr ones with s14 rear top plates and they dont work PROPERLY. i wouldnt suggest stock gtr shocks either as there is alot of difference between a coupe and a wagon. chase up KYB with the part number stamped on the shocks. if that doesnt work you may have to get a set of stockers refurbished. id suggest teins or genuine nismo stuff as its the only shocks made to suit stagea. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401686-c34-rs4s-shocks/#findComment-6399762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintaline Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 called KYB aus distributor today, straight up NO on anything JDM. Im thinking ill just leave it for now and figure something out another day when i have some spare cash or when something pops up cheap. genuines were quoted at $190ea front, $330ea rears and that's trade! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401686-c34-rs4s-shocks/#findComment-6407212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjd Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 called KYB aus distributor today, straight up NO on anything JDM. Im thinking ill just leave it for now and figure something out another day when i have some spare cash or when something pops up cheap. genuines were quoted at $190ea front, $330ea rears and that's trade! Thats why coilovers are so popular and most coilovers are height adjustable so your getting to lower the car as well. If your not keen on coilovers due to the ride comfort Tein are always going to be the best ride comfort for coilovers as the spring weight is not as hard as other coilover brands. Plus there able to be reconditioned by Fulcrum. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401686-c34-rs4s-shocks/#findComment-6408587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjd Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 If your interested I will be selling my standard shocks out of my series 2 RS4S manual once my Tein's arrive. Only done 60,000 km's. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401686-c34-rs4s-shocks/#findComment-6408595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintaline Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 how much would you be looking for? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401686-c34-rs4s-shocks/#findComment-6408764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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