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  1. 03-09-2013, 10:25 AM #1
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    Default WANTED rear shocks/dampers for a ZT 260 Saloon MK2

    hello

    does anyone know where to get new rear shocks for a mk2 ZT 260 V8 saloon or the part no.s for the factory std spec bilstein fitment spec

    thanks
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  2. 03-09-2013, 05:42 PM #2
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    Still available new from Rimmers!

    http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-RPD000580
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    SMC have occasionally had them on their eBay shop.

    I believe Bilstein can refurb the existing ones if you have the time.
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    Have you tried Dreadnought??
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    I will give him a call, I would have thought and hoped there were cheaper options than the £300 each at Rimmer Bros. not sure if someone makes an alternative damper
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    Some alternatives:

    Rear Shocks 1.jpg Rear Shocks 2.jpg

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    Nicholas John Peter Tinker - # 484

    Manufactured on Tuesday 27th April 2004 @ 12.17.47.
    Commission Number: 24468.
    Brochure Model: M3 Tourer 4.6 V8 260PS.
    Specification Code: L01B.
    CICode: D1511.
    Trim Level: TL8.9 (M3).
    65th ZT-T 260SE to be made out of 115.
    11th ZT-T 260 SE in Pearl Black (PBT) out of 23 produced.
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    Yes £300 seems a bit much. You can get 4 new shocks AND springs in the form of the VHS lowering kit for £1100+vat, and that includes a few other parts that are worth replacing too: http://www.vehiclehandlingsolutions.com/road_cars.htm

    The only problem I can see is that the wheels need aligning after fitting, but I think this is the route I will go down even though I don't particularly feel the need for 15mm less ride height. Mine has done 70k so would benefit from a refresh I think

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    VHS Kit is NLA I believe
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    VHS Kit is NLA I believe
    I have just sent them a message to check on availability.
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    VHS Kit is NLA I believe I have just sent them a message to check on availability.
    Reply from VHS:
    Andy,
    I'm sorry but the suspension upgrade kit is sold out. We invested in a small
    batch of parts and it is not     [COLOR=blue !important]cost effective[/COLOR] for us to get another. The
    springs were the same rate, but achieved a lower ride height. What I can say
    is that the dampers fitted to 260 are fully serviceable. This means that we
    could arrange a rebuild with the VHS damper settings. However, the ride
    height would be unchanged. We still have some uprated diff dampers to
    minimize axle tramp.
    Best regards,
    Andy
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