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#1 User is offline   RichardP 

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Posted 19 September 2020 - 02:26 PM

My FRP is in need of some new shock absorber but Eibach aren’t able to provide them unless I commit to 10+ sets. They did suggest I get in touch with Bilstein but I’m trying to keep the car as original as pos. what are other people doing?

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Posted 19 September 2020 - 05:46 PM

Hi
Generally the originals for most are still in working order.
Is it just one shock you have issues with or all 4?
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#3 User is offline   RichardP 

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Posted 20 September 2020 - 05:40 PM

The fronts are ok, the tears are a bit iffy, got an advisory on the MOT and I’m have the rear trailing arm refurbed so it seems like the perfect time to switch them out

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Posted 20 September 2020 - 06:35 PM

do you have a plan B for the rears, is it topical rust or leaking?
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#5 User is offline   RichardP 

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Posted 21 September 2020 - 03:02 PM

Rust, but they’re really bad, I could barely see any paint 😄
I’ve spoke to Eibach and they suggested getting in touch with Bilstein and trying to sort something through them.
I’ve done some googling and the only people I can see that make a set of coil overs for the FRP is Gaz

#6 User is offline   The old gimmer 

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Posted 22 September 2020 - 08:34 AM

Hi Richard thanks for contacting eibach how much were they talking for ten sets, don’t worry I’m sitting down gripping the chair.
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Posted 23 September 2020 - 02:42 AM

10 sets doesn't sound out of the question, did they discuss pricing?

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