10 replies to this topic

[mini mark]

anyone rate these shocks thinking of buying them. how easy are they to adjust seem a good price but are they good quality.
thanks mark

[cambiker71]

anyone rate these shocks thinking of buying them. how easy are they to adjust seem a good price but are they good quality.
thanks mark

They adjust themselves automatically, i've used them, they're really good, comfortable in a straight line and automatically stiffen themselves as the car leans in cornering, will be fitting them to my next project again, in my opinion they're far better on the road than the manually adjusted spax i had before.

[carboy001]

I hope so, ive got the complete kit in my garage waiting to be put on!

But I did do some research into them before buying them and they are good quality from what ive read.

If you want an opinion from someone with them on I believe Saxo-Fiesta-Mini (or is it Fiesta-Saxo-Mini) has them on the rear of his mini and he's happy with them, he's saving to buy the ones for the front.

Edited by carboy001, 12 May 2009 - 11:22 PM.

[cambiker71]

Not sure about the adjustable ones Carboy001 mentions, this link is from the KYB site...

http://www.kyb.com/p...ks/gasajust.php

[carboy001]

Sorry, just noticed the 'gas ajust'

Don't know which ones Saxo-Fiesta-Mini has got installed, may still be worth asking him. Overall KYB seem to produce good quality suspension.

[mars red mike]

Ive had my set on three different Minis now and they are still going strong. Recommended.

[Spitz]

anyone rate these shocks thinking of buying them. how easy are they to adjust seem a good price but are they good quality.
thanks mark

I've had them on my car for about 4 yrs now. Work great...fairly stiff.

Keep in mind....you do not adjust them, so don't expect to find a dial or something..lol

[Purple Tom]

Yup, had them on my Clubby for a while now, really good shocks and extremely good value too!

[jaydee]

I have KYB gas a just, are the best shocks u can get without spending a fortune. They are a bit stiff and not confortable as gaz, coilovers etc. U'll notice a great handling improvement with them.
Ah, and yes u dont need to adjust them, and while replacing dampers, please replace all 4 shocks, and not only the front or back ones or you have an usafe ride.

Edited by jaydee, 13 May 2009 - 08:52 AM.

[mini mark]

sounds like these have to be bought then as they sound so good i will get the minispares set of 4 they do which is a bit cheaper at £96 i think
thanks for allthe feedback guys really helped me decided that i should get them
mark

Edited by mini mark, 13 May 2009 - 12:10 PM.

[dklawson]

I installed these several years ago. My car is strictly for the street. The ride is a bit firm, but I like the KYBs.