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Thread: Roadster rear coilover alternative #14675

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    Roadster rear coilover alternative #14675

    Just picked up a roadster and the first thing I wanted to order has been on back order for 8+ months now. Are there any viable alternatives to the #14675 rear axle coilovers?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ssscarpone View Post
    Just picked up a roadster and the first thing I wanted to order has been on back order for 8+ months now. Are there any viable alternatives to the #14675 rear axle coilovers?
    If you are relying on the availability information in the "parts catalog" section if the FFR website...don't. Items are often listed as out of stock when they are not. Call them.

    Jeff

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeff Kleiner View Post
    If you are relying on the availability information in the "parts catalog" section if the FFR website...don't. Items are often listed as out of stock when they are not. Call them.

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    X2. It's always worth a call.

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    Breeze has externally adjustable QA1 coilover kits. FFR single adjustable Koni need to be removed for adjustment.
    https://www.breezeautomotive.com/sho...lb-in-springs/

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    I already called them and they said end of July before back in stock again. I guess the waiting game continues.

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    Do the QA1's use the same length springs as the FFR Koni? Externally adjustable sure would be nice on autocross days!

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    You can also check with Gordon Levy for shocks as he carries Koni shocks
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    We use 9" springs on the front and rear but 8, 9 or 10" will fit the rear.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark Reynolds View Post
    We use 9" springs on the front and rear but 8, 9 or 10" will fit the rear.
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    After several years of suffering I changed out all the springs that came with my Mk4. Glad I did. About 75 in./lbs less worked for me.I also softened the Konis at the same time. I have the removed springs (FFR) as well as 50 in./lbs less. Send PM if interested.

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    PM sent... I have a set you may want.

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