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Not so sure you need to replace the shocks on such a new XKR. The shocks on my -98 XKR are still in great condition. And with the CATS system on our cars the shocks are a bit more expensive as well. Mounts and bushings are a different story from what I understand and should be checked and replaced if needed
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I'm surprised at the quality of old active shocks. A friend of mine have active shocks on three different cars, a Maserati 4200 -02, an Alfa Romeo 166 (unknown year) and an Alfa Romeo 164 QV -91(?) and not one of them have had to be replaced yet. Especially the QV is a surprise to me, such an old car and they still work like they should. A nice firm ride in normal mode and one helluva stiff ride in sports mode.
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Yea that's what I suspected
I'm surprised at the quality of old active shocks. A friend of mine have active shocks on three different cars, a Maserati 4200 -02, an Alfa Romeo 166 (unknown year) and an Alfa Romeo 164 QV -91(?) and not one of them have had to be replaced yet. Especially the QV is a surprise to me, such an old car and they still work like they should. A nice firm ride in normal mode and one helluva stiff ride in sports mode.
I'm surprised at the quality of old active shocks. A friend of mine have active shocks on three different cars, a Maserati 4200 -02, an Alfa Romeo 166 (unknown year) and an Alfa Romeo 164 QV -91(?) and not one of them have had to be replaced yet. Especially the QV is a surprise to me, such an old car and they still work like they should. A nice firm ride in normal mode and one helluva stiff ride in sports mode.
BeO: I hope you don't mind that I am showing this pic from your album:
I'm compelled to think that the springs on your car are for the European Market. U.S. Cars seem to have "Clearance for Tire Chains" built into them!
I also would not replace the Shocks. Unless there is deterioration in the bushings, the CATS shocks should be kept. Or replace the Bushings only.
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I too am going to be replacing the REAR ONLY Springs on my car with Mina Springs. I would urge anybody who wants to know what a "proper" rear stance is. to look at your (BeO's) album. Your car has a perfect clearance in the rear wheel well.
BeO: I hope you don't mind that I am showing this pic from your album:
I'm compelled to think that the springs on your car are for the European Market. U.S. Cars seem to have "Clearance for Tire Chains" built into them!
BeO: I hope you don't mind that I am showing this pic from your album:
I'm compelled to think that the springs on your car are for the European Market. U.S. Cars seem to have "Clearance for Tire Chains" built into them!
I think my car is stock, I haven't replaced any suspension parts myself and I'm pretty sure the previous owner didn't do it either. Standard 18" wheels as well.
It is lower than some XK's I've seen, but it could also be the colour of the car playing tricks with the eye, maybe the space is more noticable on a bright coloured car.
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