I was curious if replacement rear shocks for a MKIII Roadster are available from Factory Five, or is the only choice outside Vendors?
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I was curious if replacement rear shocks for a MKIII Roadster are available from Factory Five, or is the only choice outside Vendors?
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I don't think FFR has Bilstein shocks anymore but they have Konis that work on the MKIII. I believe some of the MKIIIs came with Konis in the kit but it was after my kit.
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FFR MkIII 302 (ATK), EFI 75mm TB with custom box plenum chamber, 24# injectors, 4 tube BBK ceramic, cold air sys, alum flywheel, crane roller rockers, T5, Wilwood pedals, custom five link with Watt's link, 4 rotors, coil overs, power steering with Heidt valve, alum FFR rad, driver's crash bar mod, mini dead pedal mod, quick release steering wheel hub #6046
Yes, Mk3's were sold with Koni's. They're available on FF's website. Solid axle: http://www.factoryfiveparts.com/road...coil-over-kit/ IRS: http://www.factoryfiveparts.com/koni...retro-fit-kit/
Build 1: Mk3 Roadster #5125. Sold 11/08/2014. Build 2: Mk4 Roadster #7750. Sold 04/10/2017. Build Thread
Build 3: Mk4 Roadster 20th Anniversary #8674. Sold 09/07/2020. Build Thread and Video. Build 4: Gen 3 Type 65 Coupe #59. Gen 3 Coyote. Legal 03/04/2020. Build Thread and Video
Build 5: 35 Hot Rod Truck #138. LS3 and 4L65E auto. Rcvd 01/05/2021. Legal 04/20/2023. Build Thread. Sold 11/9/2023.
That is great!
Thanks for the replies, and the links as well!
I had the unfortunate experience of going out to my car and seeing an oil-puddle directly under my passenger rear shock.
In a drive after this discovery, it definitely felt like it was a "spring-only" show in that rear corner; no dampening going over bumps at all.
I looked at the Koni's that FF has to offer, and also discovered a set of "Proma Stars" Breeze has for sale.
The different brands are competitively priced.
Any input on these (or any other different models available ?), would be most welcome.
Thanks again for the very helpful replies!!!
James
Last edited by Jimbo1965; 09-12-2015 at 06:16 PM.
I don't have any personal experience with QA1's, like those sold by Breeze. But many recommend them. Certainly another option over the FF standard Koni's.
Build 1: Mk3 Roadster #5125. Sold 11/08/2014. Build 2: Mk4 Roadster #7750. Sold 04/10/2017. Build Thread
Build 3: Mk4 Roadster 20th Anniversary #8674. Sold 09/07/2020. Build Thread and Video. Build 4: Gen 3 Type 65 Coupe #59. Gen 3 Coyote. Legal 03/04/2020. Build Thread and Video
Build 5: 35 Hot Rod Truck #138. LS3 and 4L65E auto. Rcvd 01/05/2021. Legal 04/20/2023. Build Thread. Sold 11/9/2023.
I just aquired a MK3 with solid axle. I am looking for replacement rear shocks and I way wondering if these were still the only or best options out there. Also, if I do go the coil-over route, can I reuse the shocks if I go to the 3-link setup? I understand the spring rates are different, but I am wondering if they are the same shocks.
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