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Pierce » CMF Member Logan Australia Member since:  Posts:  |
Looking for some new springs |
Mon 03 Aug 2009 04:50:21 PM |
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I've decided to get some new springs for my 95slx, I saw some green springs (jap import) on another thread and they would not only be an upgrade no my stocks, they would go absolutely sick with my green slx.
I have absolutely no idea how to read jap (i am learning, taking a while though) and am hearing alot of good things from yahoo jp auctions and other sites. Is anyone on here able to look for me and give advice on how to purchase and get delivered to australia? They dont have to be green lol but it would be nice! thankyou to anyone willing to help. |
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33driver » CMF Member Brisbane Australia Member since: Posts: |
Re: Looking for some new springs |
Mon 03 Aug 2009 05:13:11 PM |
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I just bought a set of tein springs off ebay, there are 2 sets on there at the moment:
Teins: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1//1?icep_ff3=2&toolid=10001&campid=5337873294&icep_item=320099499381 They are progressive so nice ride, have them on my car now with new kyb's i put on over the weekend, pics here: http://www.micra.com.au/community/message.php?messageid=46854 Other option is kings springs: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1//1?icep_ff3=2&toolid=10001&campid=5337873294&icep_item=220460481815 They look like progressive springs as well, but not sure as I haven't seen them in real life. I picked up the tein springs for the same price as the kings ones, so have a hunt around. They lower the car a tad to which is nice :) cheers, matt |
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kré » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
Re: Looking for some new springs |
Mon 03 Aug 2009 05:13:18 PM |
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try importmonster.com.au, register for their site and have a look through yahoo japan auctions and if you want something they will buy it for you and bring it here for you for a small % fee
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kré » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
Re: Looking for some new springs |
Mon 03 Aug 2009 05:14:28 PM |
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i should mention also of course that nsm (on these boards) can sort you out for some lovells springs. i bought some off him and am not disappointed (although tbh i am already thinking of going lower)
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nsm » CMF Member sydney Australia Member since: Posts: |
Re: Looking for some new springs |
Mon 03 Aug 2009 05:15:45 PM |
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lovells springs i keep in stock all the time....
nick... |
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kré » CMF Member Australia Member since: Posts: |
Re: Looking for some new springs |
Mon 03 Aug 2009 05:17:16 PM |
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:D
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Pierce » CMF Member Logan Australia Member since: Posts: |
Re: Looking for some new springs |
Mon 03 Aug 2009 08:42:48 PM |
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wow thanks for the support guys, i was hoping for a fast response but this is sick! The ones on ebay, (teins) look really good, is $425 a decent price for them? Delivery is free too which is sweet, the auctioneer looks legit with a 99.4 on 2k auctions.
Im buying on payday haha, following the sages on micra.com's advice of course. Next up are shocks but cant purchase them for another week, so any idea what i should look for, or which ones are best? |
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33driver » CMF Member Brisbane Australia Member since: Posts: |
Re: Looking for some new springs |
Mon 03 Aug 2009 09:05:01 PM |
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hit nick (NSM) up for shocks, awesome prices (better than ANYWHERE i checked), on KYB shocks + Teins = WIN!
I got my teins for $300, but they were on sale and plus delivery so that is a fair price IMO (I would have bought them if the ones i got didn't pop up). I can vouch for the teins (as per pics) but sounds like the lovells would be good too, and no doubt a good price. I'm a tein man through and through (have em on the skyline too lol) so might be a bit bias :P |
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Pierce » CMF Member Logan Australia Member since: Posts: |
Re: Looking for some new springs |
Mon 03 Aug 2009 09:20:28 PM |
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sweet as well that settled, Teins off ebay because I'm willing to pay that much unless someone points out its a rip-off, next week I will msg u Nick for some kyb shocks, whats a set of 'em gonna set me back?
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Jon » CMF Member Melbourne Australia Member since: Posts: |
Re: Looking for some new springs |
Mon 03 Aug 2009 11:19:42 PM |
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Pierce WROTE: "sweet as well that settled, Teins off ebay because I'm willing to pay that much unless someone points out its a rip-off, next week I will msg u Nick for some kyb shocks, whats a set of 'em gonna set me back?" Hey http://www.micra.com.au/community/message.php?messageid=46564 some info on shocks. KYB Gas would be your best bet. |
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Pierce » CMF Member Logan Australia Member since: Posts: |
Re: Looking for some new springs |
Tue 04 Aug 2009 02:31:21 PM |
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just out of curiosity, which kyb gas shocks typically go into a micra, any info about nick's shocks would be nice.
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Jon » CMF Member Melbourne Australia Member since: Posts: |
Re: Looking for some new springs |
Tue 04 Aug 2009 02:44:56 PM |
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NISSAN MICRA
K11, 1.3L Hatchback Excel-G Twin Tube Gas Shock Front Left: 332062 Right 332061 Rear: Left: 343249 Right:323249 taken from: http://www.kyb.com.au/part.htm?http://www.kyb.com.au/PartFinder/shocks.php Most auto stores will be able to get KYB shocks (autobarn, repco, bursons etc) Pedders also do shocks. Bursons in my experience have always been cheaper for my springs and shocks/micra parts |
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Jon » CMF Member Melbourne Australia Member since: Posts: |
Re: Looking for some new springs |
Tue 04 Aug 2009 03:48:42 PM |
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There are also these King Springs on ebay @ $286.19
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1//1?icep_ff3=2&toolid=10001&campid=5337873294&icep_item=220460481815 worth a look, and cheaper than the Teins. |
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33driver » CMF Member Brisbane Australia Member since: Posts: |
Re: Looking for some new springs |
Tue 04 Aug 2009 05:01:01 PM |
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those are the part numbers i ordered from nick ^^^, nick was at least $200 cheaper than autobarn or repco!
Those kings springs are the ones i listed in my first post:P Good price though, but I still prefer teins |
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nsm » CMF Member sydney Australia Member since: Posts: |
Re: Looking for some new springs |
Tue 04 Aug 2009 06:22:46 PM |
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lovells springs,kyb shocks and whiteline panhard rod...great handling combination...
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33driver » CMF Member Brisbane Australia Member since: Posts: |
Re: Looking for some new springs |
Tue 04 Aug 2009 07:58:48 PM |
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wats the panhard rod worth?
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Jon » CMF Member Melbourne Australia Member since: Posts: |
Re: Looking for some new springs |
Tue 04 Aug 2009 08:36:37 PM |
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Got my whiteline panhard brand new for $120
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Pierce » CMF Member Logan Australia Member since: Posts: |
Re: Looking for some new springs |
Tue 04 Aug 2009 09:22:22 PM |
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haha seams like every time i decide on a piece to get, another upgrade appears. I only make like 650-700 a week, i guess i have to learn patience. before i even think about the panhard rod i am finishing springs and shocks. Panhard definately next on list though, I really want to improve the handling of the car before improve the power.
Lucky for me a mate of mine just lost his licence for 2yrs and is lookin to sell his pulsar SSS. From what i can tell if he doesnt sell it i can buy his brakes and throttle body which saves me a run to the wreckers!. |
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Jon » CMF Member Melbourne Australia Member since: Posts: |
Re: Looking for some new springs |
Tue 04 Aug 2009 10:20:53 PM |
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Your going to need the panhard rod once lowered springs are in as the geometry of the rear end will be out. There's a pic under articles on this site that explains it.
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33driver » CMF Member Brisbane Australia Member since: Posts: |
Re: Looking for some new springs |
Wed 05 Aug 2009 08:47:46 AM |
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yeah, i'm probably up for a panhard rod in near future :)
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Pierce » CMF Member Logan Australia Member since: Posts: |
Re: Looking for some new springs |
Wed 05 Aug 2009 11:21:17 AM |
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oh ok thanks, thats good to know.
Yeh its not really a problem that i cant afford the panhard rod yet anyways as once the parts arrive eventually (shocks and springs), they will just be sitting in my bedroom until i have all the time and other things (obviously panhard rod) necessary to get it all done. Also i went to Burson Auto Spare this morning, what a freakin' joke! They said the kyb shocks would be 205 each side just for fronts, i rofl'd walking away telling them what a damn ripoff they are. |
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Jon » CMF Member Melbourne Australia Member since: Posts: |
Re: Looking for some new springs |
Wed 05 Aug 2009 01:11:49 PM |
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Bursons can be like that. You ring 10 different stores and get 10 different prices.
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33driver » CMF Member Brisbane Australia Member since: Posts: |
Re: Looking for some new springs |
Wed 05 Aug 2009 02:33:04 PM |
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Pierce WROTE: "oh ok thanks, thats good to know. Yeh its not really a problem that i cant afford the panhard rod yet anyways as once the parts arrive eventually (shocks and springs), they will just be sitting in my bedroom until i have all the time and other things (obviously panhard rod) necessary to get it all done. Also i went to Burson Auto Spare this morning, what a freakin' joke! They said the kyb shocks would be 205 each side just for fronts, i rofl'd walking away telling them what a damn ripoff they are." lol, just hit Nick (NSM) up, even with shipping its way cheaper! |
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nsm » CMF Member sydney Australia Member since: Posts: |
Re: Looking for some new springs |
Wed 05 Aug 2009 04:32:41 PM |
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maybe i am toooooo cheap.....lol
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bigstick » CMF Member Brisbane Australia Member since: Posts: |
Re: Looking for some new springs |
Wed 05 Aug 2009 04:44:54 PM |
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no nsm, your prices are just right!
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33driver » CMF Member Brisbane Australia Member since: Posts: |
Re: Looking for some new springs |
Wed 05 Aug 2009 05:30:17 PM |
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bigstick WROTE: "no nsm, your prices are just right! " exactly! |
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Pierce » CMF Member Logan Australia Member since: Posts: |
Re: Looking for some new springs |
Thu 06 Aug 2009 11:23:24 AM |
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yeh, after gettin email from nsm for prices i agree, they are awesome!
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nsm » CMF Member sydney Australia Member since: Posts: |
Re: Looking for some new springs |
Thu 06 Aug 2009 06:07:33 PM |
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lovells springs will rise by 10% next month....still have a few pairs left at old price....
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Pierce » CMF Member Logan Australia Member since: Posts: |
Re: Looking for some new springs |
Sat 08 Aug 2009 05:18:44 PM |
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ok straight up, I've looked around at dif setups for a while now, read about all the brands, seen the merchandise on the net, and i want to know how much for a full whiteline kit, cause i've decided that thats gonna be my first purchase. over under 2k?
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