Well I know, good shocks = good handling and it's one of the most important parts.

But I don't have a 50€ figure tree in my backyard and I cannot afford a set of Koni units or something like this. In addition second hand stuff is really hard to find around here.

I searched for bike shocks which can do the job perfectly (with a rocker to lower the whell rate) but I found that even in a scrap yard it's bloody expensive.

Did one of you use this solution? How is it worth? What kind of car's shocks can be used?

http://www.gibbs111.fsnet.co.uk/DIYCoilOver.gif

I seem to remember a thread on converting Mini shock absorbers to coil overs on Locost Builders North America about a year ago.I think it is a Yahoo sponsored site.

that url is chris gibb's site

he is well known on here as chrisG

try and u2u him.

atb

steve

Try the USA eBay site. You should find them for $10 each plus shipping. I have two going spare that I can get rid of

--Chrius

Just bought two rear shocks from a heavy bike (Honda 750....i think) for ...5$ on ebay US.
Had a friend shipped them to Belgium for 25 $.
Total cost for two shocks in good condition (chrome!) 30$!!!

Bike scrappy overhere wanted equivalent of 130$ for a pair of shocks....idiot

[Edited on 24/12/04 by Cita]

i used mini shockers see my photos named more wishbones for a look hope this is of some help

Thanks..
The bike shocks is the good solution, but it will be hard to find 4 times (or at least 2x2) the same unit...
Shocks from a Mini or other with same layout is a backup, it should be possible to measure the spring rate on the original car and match it to the equivalent shock rate to choose the spring stiffness, then use the right rocker lenght to have the good wheel rate. A lot of job for little money and not too bad result..

Call for help from US members...
Found good things on eBay but... in the USA, 6000 km from me.
If I win some bids can I send it to one of you, US friends?
When there will be 4 shocks in your garage I could send you the money to ship it to me in Belgium?
If someone from the US can help me...

Aloupol, U have U2U.

Merry Chistmas!

Pete Byar

Thanks..
Mery chrismas to all..

http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Pit/1721/coilover.html

It's not absolutely necessary to use coil overs on the rear of a live axle or DeDion car, you can get by with a conventional spring and shock absorber with the addition of spring seats and extra brackets for the shock, might save a bit of work if your not concerned about missing out on the adjustability of coil overs
Wimmera