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Kayaba Vs Sachs Absorber


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Posted 27 July 2014 - 12:21 PM

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Sach Super Touring is made in Malaysia for Japanese car. The Sach for conti is made in Europe.

Sach ST is slightly firmer than Kayaba Gas, I have personally tested both for bound and rebound. For rebound rate, KYB is much faster than Sach ST.

On the reliability, the local KYB is not know to withstand our porthole ridden road but is more comfortable on smooth/slightly uneven road.

You watch this video and understand better. The KYB is like the comfort and Sach ST is like the heavy duty in the video. But in reality the Sach is not that firm compare to Monroe Gas.



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Posted 27 July 2014 - 08:30 PM

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QUOTE (iceforever @ Jul 26 2014, 11:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for the info. Can't wait to try them out on my Accord!!

Better check with them first whether they have for the Accord, as they might not have for every make and especially model...

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Posted 28 July 2014 - 12:04 AM

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QUOTE (vr2turbo @ Jul 27 2014, 08:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Better check with them first whether they have for the Accord, as they might not have for every make and especially model...


Thanks. I'll check with my spare part friend.


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Posted 10 August 2014 - 08:14 PM

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My car's mileage is 111k km now, are the shock absorbers almost time to change?
There are too many brands and models, really dizzy to understand them one by one...

Can anyone recommend the model to replace the OEM shocks?
Just need a reliable and as good as original shocks.
Oh ya, it is a Lancer GLX 1.6. Can someone help out? Thanks.

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Posted 11 August 2014 - 08:32 AM

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QUOTE (Mikhai @ Aug 10 2014, 08:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My car's mileage is 111k km now, are the shock absorbers almost time to change?
There are too many brands and models, really dizzy to understand them one by one...

Can anyone recommend the model to replace the OEM shocks?
Just need a reliable and as good as original shocks.
Oh ya, it is a Lancer GLX 1.6. Can someone help out? Thanks.

Brother, even though car manufacturers recommend absorber change at real shorter intervals, does not means at 111k km you need to change them. There are two things requiring absorber change.

1. The absorbers have jammed
Means there is no travel absorbing the bumps, you get very harsh ride. The ride becomes very stiff.
2. The absorbers have gone soft
Means you have floaty ride. On the highway at higher speed your car rocks like a boat. When going over a bump the car continues to go up and down. This means the absorbers have no more absorbing power and needs to be changed

If you do not have the above problems, then no need to change them.

Aftermarket absorbers just go for the branded ones. Kayaba, Tokico, Sachs etc., In fact, some makes OEM for car manufacturers. If you know what brand that makes for your Lancer, you can go for them too,
To be safe buy from SC but probably more expensive.... smile_blackeye.gif

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Posted 12 August 2014 - 10:16 PM

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QUOTE (vr2turbo @ Aug 11 2014, 08:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Brother, even though car manufacturers recommend absorber change at real shorter intervals, does not means at 111k km you need to change them. There are two things requiring absorber change.

1. The absorbers have jammed
Means there is no travel absorbing the bumps, you get very harsh ride. The ride becomes very stiff.
2. The absorbers have gone soft
Means you have floaty ride. On the highway at higher speed your car rocks like a boat. When going over a bump the car continues to go up and down. This means the absorbers have no more absorbing power and needs to be changed

If you do not have the above problems, then no need to change them.

Aftermarket absorbers just go for the branded ones. Kayaba, Tokico, Sachs etc., In fact, some makes OEM for car manufacturers. If you know what brand that makes for your Lancer, you can go for them too,
To be safe buy from SC but probably more expensive.... smile_blackeye.gif


None of it happen, but it feels soft...
The front 2 were changed when I wife accidentally run through divider...
So the front look higher than the back now...


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Posted 13 August 2014 - 08:19 AM

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QUOTE (Mikhai @ Aug 12 2014, 10:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
None of it happen, but it feels soft...
The front 2 were changed when I wife accidentally run through divider...
So the front look higher than the back now...

But for height normally is the springs not the absorbers

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Posted 14 August 2014 - 09:37 PM

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I thought so, but the spring didn't change...
Nvm, change tyre before GST first, haha.

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Posted 15 August 2014 - 07:52 AM

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QUOTE (Mikhai @ Aug 14 2014, 09:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I thought so, but the spring didn't change...
Nvm, change tyre before GST first, haha.

Got budget change the rear absorbers also, then see better or not..... smile_tongue.gif

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Posted 17 December 2014 - 03:26 PM

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QUOTE (vexus @ Apr 6 2011, 10:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
in term of product quality and reliability between KYB and Sapura which one is recommended?


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