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wannabe drifter
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 Posted - 06 Feb 2007 : 10:02:02 PM
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hi guys was hapnen. anyways i am wanting to get some fe2 springs 4 my commy wagon exec. and am wondering what is the cheapest way to get them. and also what shocks are better gas or oil. i am looking for a better handling ride without sacrificing comfort too much.
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mouce
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Posted - 07 Feb 2007 : 12:10:51 PM
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You should be able to get the FE2 springs from any wreckers (if you want to take the risk with second hand springs), other than that, get in touch with your local Holden dealer, they MIGHT still have some lying around somewhere.
Failing that, there are several spring manufacturers who offer springs which are the same height as the FE2 setup in the VN. Any springs that claim to drop the car by 1" from standard will do you nicely. I'm not sure which of the Pedders springs it is, I know with Whiteline it's the 'control' range of springs for the VN that matches FE2 pretty closely.
As for shocks/struts...gas shocks/struts have a longer life and don't fade as quickly when the bumps keep on coming. If you have the money, I'd recommend Monroe GT Gas shocks/struts, but they aren't cheap. Failing that, any of the Pedders shocks/struts should be fine. It'll make it a bit stiffer, but not like a billy-cart. |
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wannabe drifter
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Posted - 07 Feb 2007 : 6:57:24 PM
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| do u hav any idea of what the springs would cost from whiteline and holden. |
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mouce
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Posted - 07 Feb 2007 : 11:44:15 PM
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Whiteline control springs to suit a VN commodore V6 sedan cost $158.18 for the front and the same for the back. Grand total of $316.36 for springs.
Part number 73500A (front) and 79600A (rear). I'll be picking mine up either tomorrow or Monday 
Dunno about the prices from Holden, you'd have to go and see if they still have them, there's a chance that they aren't available new any more. |
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VNSVLE
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Posted - 09 Feb 2007 : 4:54:21 PM
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| munroe's aren't that expensive. I priced fronts and rears a couple of days ago and got $199 for the fronts and $119 for the rears. I also have a cheaper price but i cant find the piece of paper i wrote them down on. How much are they down in vic mouce?? |
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wannabe drifter
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Posted - 17 Feb 2007 : 11:22:42 AM
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just 2 months or so ago my dad got the front shocks done at pedders for the oem springs will these shocks still work good in fe2 springs?
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