arpi82

Sounds like you use the car regularly as a people carrier so I'd say new shocks and a lowered spring would be best. Unless you are going to track/mountain run your car regularly, I would say the KYB excel-g shocks will be fine. You'll notice a difference compared to standard as I'm guessing you've done more than a few km on them, so new struts will feel great. If you go Low springs, expect to see around a 25-30mm drop with virtually no loss in ride quality. If you go superlows you'll see a further drop of anywhere 10-20mm but the ride quality will be compromised. Furthermore, you will scrape. A pair of King springs will set you back around $150 and a pair of KYB struts will cost you around $300. You'd be looking at around $900 plus installation. Thats within the budget for sure. The lows would be good as I would only need about 20mm in drop. I really don't want it too low as I need to retain performance in an emergency situation and general driving. I really appreciate all the help on both topics. Once I am done with the mods (Remus muffler, rims/shocks/front lip) I will post some photo's. Cheers mate.

Hi Andrew, thanks for the help. I saw a post you made to someone else relating to KYB excel-G suspension. How much would that be? Website didn't give any indicative pricing. This might be another option as I can't have the car so stiff and need it to drop slightly due to having 17" rims on there. I don't mind not being able to adjust settings, even though that would be desirable, this pre-set option looks like it could be the way to go till the kids are a bit older and can handle something more solid. Thanks so much.

Hello all. Thanks in advance for any help here. I have decided to purchase a set of 17X7 rims and know that I will need to do suspension at the same time. So I really need to know what you guys would recommend (keeping in mind budget) for this application. I wouldn't want to spend more than $1,000 to $1,200 on a new set. Now I would prefer a set of damper adjustable coil-overs but am open to pre set configuration suggestions also. I will have kids in the car and can't have it too tight. Plus I live in Sydney so consider the poor roads. Thanks.

Cool, thanks for the heads up. I have seen some nice subtle kits in the US but not sure if I can spend that much on shipping, rather spend that on non cosmetic. Already got a Remus system ready to put on and sussing touring car style rims atm. Guess a clean front lip might be what to get first n do rest later. Thanks again.

Yea thats the site i saw with some 96 kits, I was hoping for other places to look if there are any. Still scouring the net. Maybe interstate is the next option cause i will be fitting it myself. Thanks.

Hi all, I have been scouring the net to find somewhere local to buy a Razzi or close style kit for my 96 vienta. I don't need fitting as I will do it myself. I found only 1 place (in Villawood) that sells kits. Do you think it is worth getting from States? Shipping would cost more than the kit I am guessing. Please help. THANKS HEAPS.