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Zx Absorbers - Record Or Sach?


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Posted 28 April 2009 - 09:28 AM

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QUOTE (budd @ Apr 27 2009, 05:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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Please advise on COst also
Ppl change to Record as price of ori and Sach re rocketting now.
Last month price of SACh and ori again increasing....
Cost to change 4 absorbers will same a buying second hand zx....
wut a joke...heheheh



aisay,how much is the ori nowadays? last year when i asked, a pair of abs costs about 600-700...

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Posted 13 May 2009 - 08:37 PM

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OK updates.

Changed the absorbers sometime last week, ori.

Upon installation, my mechanic said that the absorbers are meant for Berlingo....still can be used, no problem, just that it is running on gas (instead of oil).

However, I find that the ride didn't improve much when it comes to comfort. Going over speed bumps is nice. But driving over rough roads, ripples, holes, etc is hard and harsh. I was expecting it to be soft or lumpy and plush over these road conditions. Pretty dissapointed. However, handling is good.

Just wondering, what's the proper tyre pressure should i go for? normally i pump 215 front, and 210 rear.




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Posted 13 May 2009 - 10:17 PM

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QUOTE (nuggyn @ May 13 2009, 08:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK updates.

Changed the absorbers sometime last week, ori.

Upon installation, my mechanic said that the absorbers are meant for Berlingo....still can be used, no problem, just that it is running on gas (instead of oil).

However, I find that the ride didn't improve much when it comes to comfort. Going over speed bumps is nice. But driving over rough roads, ripples, holes, etc is hard and harsh. I was expecting it to be soft or lumpy and plush over these road conditions. Pretty dissapointed. However, handling is good.

Just wondering, what's the proper tyre pressure should i go for? normally i pump 215 front, and 210 rear.





For me , i pump 30 psi all round and 32 psi if i need to drive outstation. If you wan soft , plush ride, get a xantia .

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Posted 13 May 2009 - 10:37 PM

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QUOTE (nuggyn @ Apr 23 2009, 08:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know the best choice for my ZX would be an original absorbers.

But let's say that I do not have a choice and have to choose either Record and SACH, which would be the better option.


** have to wait for the original absorbers to arrive. Don't know how long i have to wait as the absorbers i'm using on my car is gone. Very unstable when traveling on the highway. Need to change them ASAP.

So, Record or SACH?

Record is cheap, about RM4xx a set (front and rear), whereas SACH oil is about RM8xx (front and rear).


hiii nuggyn im azwan former electrician/tech assistant in brookland motor ,just retrenched.if you need my assistant call me 0193890500 tq

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Posted 13 May 2009 - 10:40 PM

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QUOTE (wy4870 @ May 13 2009, 10:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For me , i pump 30 psi all round and 32 psi if i need to drive outstation. If you wan soft , plush ride, get a xantia .


hii wy4870 im azwan former electrician/tech assistant brookland motor. if you need my assistant call me 0193890500

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Posted 14 May 2009 - 12:13 AM

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Brookland had retrenchment exercise??!!

Sorry to hear that.

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Posted 14 May 2009 - 09:49 AM

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QUOTE (nuggyn @ May 13 2009, 08:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK updates.

Changed the absorbers sometime last week, ori.

Upon installation, my mechanic said that the absorbers are meant for Berlingo....still can be used, no problem, just that it is running on gas (instead of oil).

However, I find that the ride didn't improve much when it comes to comfort. Going over speed bumps is nice. But driving over rough roads, ripples, holes, etc is hard and harsh. I was expecting it to be soft or lumpy and plush over these road conditions. Pretty dissapointed. However, handling is good.

Just wondering, what's the proper tyre pressure should i go for? normally i pump 215 front, and 210 rear.



the user manual says 33

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Posted 14 May 2009 - 01:05 PM

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QUOTE (azwan3273 @ May 13 2009, 10:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hii wy4870 im azwan former electrician/tech assistant brookland motor. if you need my assistant call me 0193890500


hi... hope u will find something soon... why not try toyota, merc, bmw or even maybach or porsche??

hope all will be ok with u soon

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Posted 14 May 2009 - 09:30 PM

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QUOTE (supermag @ May 14 2009, 09:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
the user manual says 33



haynes says 32. I have tried 32, damn bloody hard.



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Posted 15 May 2009 - 10:01 AM

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QUOTE (nuggyn @ May 14 2009, 09:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
haynes says 32. I have tried 32, damn bloody hard.



the user manual i mentioned is the one that came with the car woh..says it is 33

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