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Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 2:00 pm 
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Just finished installing new Ultima shortened shocks and Dobinson super low springs in the front (lows in rear) The ride feels a bit firmer but better over larger bumps. The Monroe GT's didnt work too well even with lows all around (rear bottoming out) The super lows dropped a little more than i thought but i dont really mind. The Ultimas cost only a little more than the GT's (retail) i picked up the Ultimas for $440 front and rear (rears heavy duty)

 

 

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Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 2:12 pm 
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nice mate it looks awesome.
iv got my superlow springs sitting in my room just got to figger out what shock to use.

 

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Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 2:18 pm 
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woah, u even get a new bolt!

 

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Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 2:21 pm 
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Yeah i was surprised with the new bolts! they even came with new bump stops!! All Monroe supply is well... the shocks....
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Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 2:46 pm 
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Looks nice.... Is it just me or is the rear slightly higher than the front? might just be the angle of the driveway...

 

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Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 2:49 pm 
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ohh c'mon, sif neones gotta full tank nowadays!

 

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Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 3:06 pm 
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That's true...

 

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Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 5:37 pm 
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There is a slight rake of about 10mm and the tank is just under half full. It will sit level if not about 5mm lower on the rear with people in the back.
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Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 6:09 pm 
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Yeh, people is the back really sinks the a*** down... I drag my a*** something terrible with only two people in the back... thus I am getting low springs to replace my superlows for the rear...

 

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Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 9:31 pm 
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very nice mate.how much did you pay for them.?

 

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Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 8:54 am 
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The shocks all around were $440 and the front springs $120
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Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 9:03 am 
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Where did you get the shocks from? Part numbers?

 

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Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 10:08 am 
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This is the ebay link to Online Performance Autos, they are located in Hallam, Melbourne.

http://stores.ebay.com.au/Online-Performance-Autos

I forget the address but heres there number (03) 9703 1652

The Ultima shocks arent listed but they can get them in.
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Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 10:31 am 
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Looks sweet-as Joolz....
Nice choice on the parts and setup.
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Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 1:22 pm 
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Thanks EB, im just glad that its all finished now and roadworthy (sufficient suspension travel) For those who say that Monroe GT's work well with Lows and Supers obviously havnt driven on shortened shocks with a lowered setup.
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