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[Wolves72]

Hi...i'm looking for used coilover for Mitsubishi Ex.Whatsapp me if anybody intend to sell.thanks...92239081.

[Thedecemberone]

I had my Murano fitted with coilover on my colleagues recommendation. It is to be my most regretful decision. I should have opted for the original. I did not enjoy one single bit of my driving. Even when it was lowered to 15% softness. When going over uneven road surface, the whole vehicle behave as if there's no dampening. Rear passengers complained of the hard ride. Plus the coil over comes with an 18 months warranty.

Eight months into the installation, the front shocks were gone and irritating rubbing noises can be heard from the shocks. When I sent my vehicle back to the workshop they simply sprayed WD40 onto the shocks to eliminate the noise. I asked them what did they do and the reply was they service it. Yes, service means spraying WD40. I questioned whether if that's the correct way to address the noise. No proper response was given. When I sent my car for servicing at Tan Chong, I was told the front shocks were leaking. I told them the workshop sprayed WD40 and they laughed.

The following week the noise is back again, presumably because the WD40 had dried out. I again send it to the workshop that fitted the coil over and told them the agent reported the damaged front shocks. It was only then that they decided to replace the front shocks. But there was no stock then and I was told it would take about 1 month for stock to arrive,

On the 3rd week, I called to ask if the replacement shocks will be arriving as scheduled. They cannot confirm. On the 4th week I again called to enquire and was told the shipment is delayed. On the 5th week I called and was told not to worry, "will arrive means will arrive". That's not the type of assurance I need. It finally did arrive on the 7th week.

Unless you intend to use your car for racing, my advice to potential brothers here is to think over carefully before you decide to install the coilovers. The ride will be very uncomfortable and bumpy, even if you drive over the small humps that can be found at the ICA or other places. If you intend to use you car for normal everyday runabout use, it is best to avoid installing it. The original shocks would still be the best option for a comfortable ride.

Anyway, for your information the workshop that does the coilover for me is at 51 Ubi Avenue 1. I will not disclose the workshop's name.

 

End note: I sent my car a number of times because of the rubbing noise from the shocks until either they probably detest me with the sort of look. I felt paisei each time I returned to them. But they have provided the 18 months warranty and the product is still within the warranty period. I do not use my vehicle for off-road trackings. Being only a front wheel drive, my Murano is not suitable anyway.

[Mkl22]

I had my Murano fitted with coilover on my colleagues recommendation. It is to be my most regretful decision. I should have opted for the original. I did not enjoy one single bit of my driving. Even when it was lowered to 15% softness. When going over uneven road surface, the whole vehicle behave as if there's no dampening. Rear passengers complained of the hard ride. Plus the coil over comes with an 18 months warranty.

Eight months into the installation, the front shocks were gone and irritating rubbing noises can be heard from the shocks. When I sent my vehicle back to the workshop they simply sprayed WD40 onto the shocks to eliminate the noise. I asked them what did they do and the reply was they service it. Yes, service means spraying WD40. I questioned whether if that's the correct way to address the noise. No proper response was given. When I sent my car for servicing at Tan Chong, I was told the front shocks were leaking. I told them the workshop sprayed WD40 and they laughed.

The following week the noise is back again, presumably because the WD40 had dried out. I again send it to the workshop that fitted the coil over and told them the agent reported the damaged front shocks. It was only then that they decided to replace the front shocks. But there was no stock then and I was told it would take about 1 month for stock to arrive,

On the 3rd week, I called to ask if the replacement shocks will be arriving as scheduled. They cannot confirm. On the 4th week I again called to enquire and was told the shipment is delayed. On the 5th week I called and was told not to worry, "will arrive means will arrive". That's not the type of assurance I need. It finally did arrive on the 7th week.

Unless you intend to use your car for racing, my advice to potential brothers here is to think over carefully before you decide to install the coilovers. The ride will be very uncomfortable and bumpy, even if you drive over the small humps that can be found at the ICA or other places. If you intend to use you car for normal everyday runabout use, it is best to avoid installing it. The original shocks would still be the best option for a comfortable ride.

Anyway, for your information the workshop that does the coilover for me is at 51 Ubi Avenue 1. I will not disclose the workshop's name.

 

End note: I sent my car a number of times because of the rubbing noise from the shocks until either they probably detest me with the sort of look. I felt paisei each time I returned to them. But they have provided the 18 months warranty and the product is still within the warranty period. I do not use my vehicle for off-road trackings. Being only a front wheel drive, my Murano is not suitable anyway.

 

 

didn't they give the standard workshop reply, " Its like that one".

 

 

[Fuelsaver]

I had my Murano fitted with coilover on my colleagues recommendation. It is to be my most regretful decision. I should have opted for the original. I did not enjoy one single bit of my driving. Even when it was lowered to 15% softness. When going over uneven road surface, the whole vehicle behave as if there's no dampening. Rear passengers complained of the hard ride. Plus the coil over comes with an 18 months warranty.

Eight months into the installation, the front shocks were gone and irritating rubbing noises can be heard from the shocks. When I sent my vehicle back to the workshop they simply sprayed WD40 onto the shocks to eliminate the noise. I asked them what did they do and the reply was they service it. Yes, service means spraying WD40. I questioned whether if that's the correct way to address the noise. No proper response was given. When I sent my car for servicing at Tan Chong, I was told the front shocks were leaking. I told them the workshop sprayed WD40 and they laughed.

The following week the noise is back again, presumably because the WD40 had dried out. I again send it to the workshop that fitted the coil over and told them the agent reported the damaged front shocks. It was only then that they decided to replace the front shocks. But there was no stock then and I was told it would take about 1 month for stock to arrive,

On the 3rd week, I called to ask if the replacement shocks will be arriving as scheduled. They cannot confirm. On the 4th week I again called to enquire and was told the shipment is delayed. On the 5th week I called and was told not to worry, "will arrive means will arrive". That's not the type of assurance I need. It finally did arrive on the 7th week.

Unless you intend to use your car for racing, my advice to potential brothers here is to think over carefully before you decide to install the coilovers. The ride will be very uncomfortable and bumpy, even if you drive over the small humps that can be found at the ICA or other places. If you intend to use you car for normal everyday runabout use, it is best to avoid installing it. The original shocks would still be the best option for a comfortable ride.

Anyway, for your information the workshop that does the coilover for me is at 51 Ubi Avenue 1. I will not disclose the workshop's name.

 

End note: I sent my car a number of times because of the rubbing noise from the shocks until either they probably detest me with the sort of look. I felt paisei each time I returned to them. But they have provided the 18 months warranty and the product is still within the warranty period. I do not use my vehicle for off-road trackings. Being only a front wheel drive, my Murano is not suitable anyway.

i'm inclined to agree w u, though i've no experience in coilovers. to me, based on some forumers fr other forums feedback, after few mths to over a year, have sound fr shock mounts of coilovers - it either is not proven design / poor workmanship. branded ones like hks r not worth my $ - cost near 3k yet gotta svc at hks factory every year / so.

 

last one year saw my used ride chg to oem shocks (no car make badge on packagin but is mfg'r of that car make), first front then many mths later back - really feel like a much newer, if not almost new, ride. so i conclude if ours not performance, revert to stock / oem confirm is best option. even performance should go for branded jap / german ones instead of dunno wc country one.

[Detach8]

if you buy cheap coilover, this is what you get. care to share the brand?

 

suspension is a very important component in a car. it also contributes to the safety. apart from the engine/gearbox, the suspension, brakes and wheels are the next three most important parts. don't go cheap. go original, or go branded.

 

if you switched to KW or Bilstein, I don't think it would have felt so terrible.

[Baal]

Question on shocks. I see quite a few Terios / Rush Suv fitting xtra tall springs and raise the high by easily 2 inches. Any idea how much such springs/mods cost?

[Thedecemberone]

if you buy cheap coilover, this is what you get. care to share the brand?

 

suspension is a very important component in a car. it also contributes to the safety. apart from the engine/gearbox, the suspension, brakes and wheels are the next three most important parts. don't go cheap. go original, or go branded.

 

if you switched to KW or Bilstein, I don't think it would have felt so terrible.

 

Bro, maybe you can help define "cheap". I paid $1k plus which is quite similar to original part from Tan Chong. I am now regretting every moment of it. But what's done cannot be undone. I now realise that stiff shocks are not for SUVs unless you love taking corners at high speed, which incidentally, is quite dangerous too.

Besides, expensive do not necessary mean good,

[Detach8]

 

Bro, maybe you can help define "cheap". I paid $1k plus which is quite similar to original part from Tan Chong. I am now regretting every moment of it. But what's done cannot be undone. I now realise that stiff shocks are not for SUVs unless you love taking corners at high speed, which incidentally, is quite dangerous too.

Besides, expensive do not necessary mean good,

 

Well, coilovers are supposed to be performance "upgrades". If you paid only $1K (~$250 per corner) that is considered cheap. Usually people buy these "budget" coilover for aesthetics (e.g. they want to lower their car).

 

A proper set of coilover is around $3K. If the budget is around $1K for all 4, in that case, stock is the best.

Question on shocks. I see quite a few Terios / Rush Suv fitting xtra tall springs and raise the high by easily 2 inches. Any idea how much such springs/mods cost?

 

you not only need new springs and shocks, you will also need other suspension components (arms/rods) to cater for the big change in height so the suspension geometry is not messed up.

[Baal]

Sounds like Big $ involved for pose value. Thanks.

[Volvobrick]

Question on shocks. I see quite a few Terios / Rush Suv fitting xtra tall springs and raise the high by easily 2 inches. Any idea how much such springs/mods cost?

 

Unless you plan to go cross country or through flood very often, taller means you have to corner slower all the time.....

 

Hit a kerb and the chance of flipping is higher too.

[Fuelsaver]

 

Unless you plan to go cross country or through flood very often, taller means you have to corner slower all the time.....

 

Hit a kerb and the chance of flipping is higher too.

bro i believe for sedan even slow speed hit kerb can also turn turtle - remember the civic that turned turtle in mscp ramp?

 

Bro, maybe you can help define "cheap". I paid $1k plus which is quite similar to original part from Tan Chong. I am now regretting every moment of it. But what's done cannot be undone. I now realise that stiff shocks are not for SUVs unless you love taking corners at high speed, which incidentally, is quite dangerous too.

Besides, expensive do not necessary mean good,

suggest u "demod" n install stock / oem; get ur part fr stockist n ur trusted ws to do it.

 

at least regret not for long, unless u selling off ur ride.

[Fuelsaver]

Sounds like Big $ involved for pose value. Thanks.

no need spend such $. later have funny noises / premature giving way of axle, bearing n the likes if get the cheapo / no-brand one.

[Thedecemberone]

 

Well, coilovers are supposed to be performance "upgrades". If you paid only $1K (~$250 per corner) that is considered cheap. Usually people buy these "budget" coilover for aesthetics (e.g. they want to lower their car).

 

A proper set of coilover is around $3K. If the budget is around $1K for all 4, in that case, stock is the best.

 

you not only need new springs and shocks, you will also need other suspension components (arms/rods) to cater for the big change in height so the suspension geometry is not messed up.

 

Then I am quite naive and new to this. It was on my colleague's recommendation that I changed it. I should have opted for the original. Now regretting every moment of it, especially when going over uneven surfaces. The car is real bumpy. Oh well. This is life's lesson. Anyway, I believe SUVs are not recommended for coilovers.

bro i believe for sedan even slow speed hit kerb can also turn turtle - remember the civic that turned turtle in mscp ramp?

suggest u "demod" n install stock / oem; get ur part fr stockist n ur trusted ws to do it.

 

at least regret not for long, unless u selling off ur ride.

 

My car always go to Tan Chong for servicing and repair, never outside. Only for this stupid coilover. Even TC is saying not recommended for SUV and should not have listened to my friend's advice.

[Detach8]

 

Then I am quite naive and new to this. It was on my colleague's recommendation that I changed it. I should have opted for the original. Now regretting every moment of it, especially when going over uneven surfaces. The car is real bumpy. Oh well. This is life's lesson. Anyway, I believe SUVs are not recommended for coilovers.

 

My car always go to Tan Chong for servicing and repair, never outside. Only for this stupid coilover. Even TC is saying not recommended for SUV and should not have listened to my friend's advice.

 

Why don't you just sell it and go back to stock?

[Baal]

 

Unless you plan to go cross country or through flood very often, taller means you have to corner slower all the time.....

 

Hit a kerb and the chance of flipping is higher too.

 

I actually slow slow one...

turning also slow....

 

But having the height & being able to see surrouding clearly sounds appealling...

[Baal]

no need spend such $. later have funny noises / premature giving way of axle, bearing n the likes if get the cheapo / no-brand one.

 

Hence, if really want to do, must be preapred to nose bleed $...