So my wife called me yesterday morning to tell me that she had taken the MC out, and it was making some awful knocking/grinding noises. Got home to take a look, and the front driver's side suspension has collapsed. It appears that the spring is broken/bent and has come off of the metal plate that supports it below (sorry - I don't know the technical terms!).
I have been thinking about a refresh for a little while, as the shocks are in a bit of a state. I've read around these forums a few times to look at options. Bearing in mind:
1) I use the car for road use only, around 5-6,000 miles a year, mainly touring.
2) The roads around here aren't great, so I want to keep a comfortable ride (but tightening up the handling wouldn't go amiss). I also don't really want to lower by much (or not at all)
3) If I spend too much, my wife will make me sell it...
The options seem to be:
1) Replace with new stock dampers/springs all round (with/without H&R ARBs)
2) Go aftermarket. Adjustable shocks probably aren't necessary, so best option appears to be Bilstein B6/B8. Again with/without H&R ARBs
I also intend to replace the steering rack at the same time (it has a lot of play at the centre) - was thinking of a used purple label E46 from Ebay.
Anyone any thoughts on the above? Is anyone running H&R ARBs with stock suspension? Should I be thinking of replacing anything else (suspension or steering) at the same time? Top mounts are relatively new (but not Rogue)...
I have been thinking about a refresh for a little while, as the shocks are in a bit of a state. I've read around these forums a few times to look at options. Bearing in mind:
1) I use the car for road use only, around 5-6,000 miles a year, mainly touring.
2) The roads around here aren't great, so I want to keep a comfortable ride (but tightening up the handling wouldn't go amiss). I also don't really want to lower by much (or not at all)
3) If I spend too much, my wife will make me sell it...
The options seem to be:
1) Replace with new stock dampers/springs all round (with/without H&R ARBs)
2) Go aftermarket. Adjustable shocks probably aren't necessary, so best option appears to be Bilstein B6/B8. Again with/without H&R ARBs
I also intend to replace the steering rack at the same time (it has a lot of play at the centre) - was thinking of a used purple label E46 from Ebay.
Anyone any thoughts on the above? Is anyone running H&R ARBs with stock suspension? Should I be thinking of replacing anything else (suspension or steering) at the same time? Top mounts are relatively new (but not Rogue)...
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