Shock Absorber Recommendation for 1800S

Oct 22nd, 2005, 04:22

I'm looking for a recommendation for new shock absorbers for my 1967 1800S. I want a smooth, controlled ride. I do not intent to autocross or anything like that. Currently, the ride is quite floaty. Thanks for your recommendations/suggestions.

classicswede · Oct 23rd, 2005, 11:05

If you are looking for a bit of improvment on the cheap go for any std gas damper not an oil one. If you want the ultamate in dampers go for a set of SPAX adjustables, you can adjust thes to suite any driving style.
If your ride is very floaty it would suggest the springs are most likely past there best. Do you know if they have ever been replaced? Springs do not last for 30 or more years.

Dai

Oct 23rd, 2005, 13:44

Hello Dai,
I'm sure these are the orginal springs. However, when I push down on the rear, the right side comes up then a few seconds later comes up a little more like something is restricting it. So, I thought that shocks would be a good place to start. Plus, the car has Gabriels on the front and Monroe on the back. This is another reason to change to one brand.
Right now, I'm leaning to Koni based upon feedback that Bilsteins are a bit stiff and mixed messages about the KYB brand.
Anyone have experience with Koni's out there: either the red ones or the "Classic' black ones?

Oct 22nd, 2005, 04:22	#1
Billkrz Guest Location:	Shock Absorber Recommendation for 1800S I'm looking for a recommendation for new shock absorbers for my 1967 1800S. I want a smooth, controlled ride. I do not intent to autocross or anything like that. Currently, the ride is quite floaty. Thanks for your recommendations/suggestions.

Oct 23rd, 2005, 11:05	#2
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 23:52 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	RE: Shock Absorber Recommendation for 1800S If you are looking for a bit of improvment on the cheap go for any std gas damper not an oil one. If you want the ultamate in dampers go for a set of SPAX adjustables, you can adjust thes to suite any driving style. If your ride is very floaty it would suggest the springs are most likely past there best. Do you know if they have ever been replaced? Springs do not last for 30 or more years. Dai __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Oct 23rd, 2005, 13:44	#3
Billkrz Guest Location:	RE: Shock Absorber Recommendation for 1800S Hello Dai, I'm sure these are the orginal springs. However, when I push down on the rear, the right side comes up then a few seconds later comes up a little more like something is restricting it. So, I thought that shocks would be a good place to start. Plus, the car has Gabriels on the front and Monroe on the back. This is another reason to change to one brand. Right now, I'm leaning to Koni based upon feedback that Bilsteins are a bit stiff and mixed messages about the KYB brand. Anyone have experience with Koni's out there: either the red ones or the "Classic' black ones?

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