ste91 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I'm trying to find where I can buy KYB SR Specials for the Starlet but can't find it anywhere all I get is a load of bullshit.I can't even find the price but from what I hear they are around £300+? And I'll be buying some springs, probably Teins they seem to get good comments. (Unless there are any better recommendations?)So does anyone know where I can buy some brand new KYB SR Specials from and at what price?Also is it necessary to get an adjustable panhard rod? I see some people using them and others saying you don't need one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StarletRick Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 i used to bring them in from japan for about 250 landed. might be worth a look on yahoo matey. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ste91 Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 £250 that's not too bad then is that new or used though?Anyway I'll probably be after some soonish, do you still bring things over from Jap land? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I may be selling mine due to upgrading to coilovers soon mate, but iirc you don't believe in second hand suspension? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bildo Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 £250 that's not too bad then is that new or used though?Anyway I'll probably be after some soonish, do you still bring things over from Jap land?Exchange rates are a mess right now mate, I doubt you'd be able to get them for anywhere near 250. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ste91 Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 I may be selling mine due to upgrading to coilovers soon mate, but iirc you don't believe in second hand suspension?I would be tempted if the price wasn't too bad.Are they definately the SR Specials rather than just the OEM sort of ones? Also what springs do you have on them?Let me know the full details how many miles they've done/how old they are, what springs are with them, condition of both springs and shocks, and obviously a price then I might be interested. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Yes definitely SR Specials no OEM things, they are the light blue colour and have all stickers on them mate. I'll PM you some details. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mel Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I'm trying to find where I can buy KYB SR Specials for the Starlet but can't find it anywhere all I get is a load of bullshit.I can't even find the price but from what I hear they are around £300+? And I'll be buying some springs, probably Teins they seem to get good comments. (Unless there are any better recommendations?)So does anyone know where I can buy some brand new KYB SR Specials from and at what price?Also is it necessary to get an adjustable panhard rod? I see some people using them and others saying you don't need one.I am to been looking for some kyb sr specials seem to be getting nowhere with it after a new set Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bourkey Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I picked up mine for £80 with Eibach springs on them as well .Bourkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig_N Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Hi idrees sorry intrude the thread but if ste91 doesnt want the shocks pm me when selling.Craig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ste91 Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 I will most probably buy them unless anything better comes up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig_N Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Cool no probs if you do decide not to i will second dib them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 That's cool guys. I picked up mine for £80 with Eibach springs on them as well biggrin.gif.BourkeyPretty sure they are just the Kayaba Excel-G stock replacement ones though? :harhar:Good price though Mr Bargain Hunter! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bourkey Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 The difference between the SR specials and the Excel G ones is the SR specials are designed for lowering springs so wont go pop as easily as the excel G ones. The Excel G ones are the stock ones .And yes i am a bargin hunter i know. I picked them up after one of my many visits to the kerb :harhar:.Bourkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 i though the new sr's were gold?!?!? or was that just me?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jozinobi Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 The other main difference is the KYB SR Specials are damper adjustable.I've only seen these available brand new on the Yahoo Japan auctions.I can see them being quite expensive for a new set but they would be less hassle than Konis.Konis however are a pretty good street/light track setup used by many other cars not just ours. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bourkey Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 @ Rob - Mine are metallic blue and thats is the colour i usually see them in. Unless they have changed the colour now.Bourkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 ultra sr's are gold ultra sr specials must be blue and kyb AGX (adjustables) are red!!! http://www.autospares-group.co.uk/shock-absorbers.phpmy humble appologies!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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