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Rear Shocks: GM vs B4's vs Meyle
« on: 04 September 2015, 18:23:27 »
I removed rear shocks a couple of weeks back, cleaned them up, checked they returned down in one smooth motion and refitted. Now they are clean with no road muck on them, there is clearly oil around the shocks.

So they are fubared!

Question is do I go GM or B4? Not interested in firming ride up, after comfort and long life.

Are the B4s stiffer then GM? Would I notice a difference? Those that have fitted them, how did you find them?

Meyle look very competitive, just £23 each from AGP. Do they have same warranty as drop links? Can't see any reference.

First thoughts are give Meyle a go, given price difference. Think B4's are more like £55 each?



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Re: Rear Shocks: GM vs B4's vs Meyle
« Reply #1 on: 04 September 2015, 19:11:19 »
Went for Sachs from AGP I wouldn't say they are firm just about the right ballance if that helps  :y
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Re: Rear Shocks: GM vs B4's vs Meyle
« Reply #2 on: 04 September 2015, 19:29:13 »
B4's, slightly stiffer and much better over GM.
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Re: Rear Shocks: GM vs B4's vs Meyle
« Reply #3 on: 04 September 2015, 20:15:27 »
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 04 September 2015, 19:11:19
Went for Sachs from AGP I wouldn't say they are firm just about the right ballance if that helps  :y

Thanks. How much were they? Unless blind, could not see them listed.

Quote from: VXL V6 on 04 September 2015, 19:29:13
B4's, slightly stiffer and much better over GM.

If anything, I'd like them slightly softer  :) - So will give B4s a miss I think  :y

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Re: Rear Shocks: GM vs B4's vs Meyle
« Reply #4 on: 04 September 2015, 20:32:09 »
Quote from: tunnie on 04 September 2015, 20:15:27
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 04 September 2015, 19:11:19
Went for Sachs from AGP I wouldn't say they are firm just about the right ballance if that helps  :y

Thanks. How much were they? Unless blind, could not see them listed.


Strange couldn't find them either  :-\ ..Copied part of the order confirmation email below.. Around May i got them.

    Product                                    Model    Quantity    Price             Total
TELE.GAS VAUX' OMEGA SAL RR    105 842        2           £40.88    £81.77 (£86.72 total)
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Re: Rear Shocks: GM vs B4's vs Meyle
« Reply #5 on: 04 September 2015, 20:38:40 »
Cheers.  :y

Been Googling Meyle shock reviews, all good so far. Positive feedback  :)

Will mull it over tonight, but think I'll go with these. They have 2 year warrently apparently.
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Re: Rear Shocks: GM vs B4's vs Meyle
« Reply #6 on: 04 September 2015, 20:43:39 »
I fitted a set of KYB rear shocks to mine last year and they're fine.  £44 for the pair delivered.  :y
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Re: Rear Shocks: GM vs B4's vs Meyle
« Reply #7 on: 04 September 2015, 20:45:35 »
I'll be going B4's soon as the Borgs on the rear are going away plus I need a firmer ride for the track days :)

Got Bilsteins on the front so might as well match with the rears too :)
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Re: Rear Shocks: GM vs B4's vs Meyle
« Reply #8 on: 04 September 2015, 20:46:08 »
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 04 September 2015, 20:43:39
I fitted a set of KYB rear shocks to mine last year and they're fine.  £44 for the pair delivered.  :y

Where were they from?

Did not get on well with KYB springs.  :-\
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Re: Rear Shocks: GM vs B4's vs Meyle
« Reply #9 on: 04 September 2015, 20:52:25 »
Might as well buy genuine... Non SL are cheap enough... £60 ish iirc :y
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Re: Rear Shocks: GM vs B4's vs Meyle
« Reply #10 on: 04 September 2015, 20:53:21 »
Quote from: tunnie on 04 September 2015, 20:46:08
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 04 September 2015, 20:43:39
I fitted a set of KYB rear shocks to mine last year and they're fine.  £44 for the pair delivered.  :y

Where were they from?

Did not get on well with KYB springs.  :-\

ebay.  :y
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Re: Rear Shocks: GM vs B4's vs Meyle
« Reply #11 on: 04 September 2015, 21:05:10 »
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 04 September 2015, 20:52:25
Might as well buy genuine... Non SL are cheap enough... £60 ish iirc :y

Read various reports on here, quality is not what is was with them. Not lasting well.  :-\
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Re: Rear Shocks: GM vs B4's vs Meyle
« Reply #12 on: 04 September 2015, 21:08:28 »
Quote from: tunnie on 04 September 2015, 21:05:10
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 04 September 2015, 20:52:25
Might as well buy genuine... Non SL are cheap enough... £60 ish iirc :y

Read various reports on here, quality is not what is was with them. Not lasting well.  :-\
Then buy a pair of £20 no name specials and treat them as a service item ::)
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Re: Rear Shocks: GM vs B4's vs Meyle
« Reply #13 on: 04 September 2015, 21:26:23 »
Munroe or Sachs no good?
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Re: Rear Shocks: GM vs B4's vs Meyle
« Reply #14 on: 04 September 2015, 21:34:08 »
Quote from: henryd on 04 September 2015, 21:26:23
Munroe or Sachs no good?
Sachs should be fine as they were factory fit, presume the posturing is cost relatedhence the budget suggestion :y
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