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Old 03-29-2020, 05:25 PM   #33
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No. While cost very probably similar to one you quoted, but not due reason of cheaper importing, rather price itself being such, if there is no extra R&D cost, that grumpysnapper already paid for.
IIRC most common rally coilover sets cost somewhere in 7-15K range, be it built from Ohlins or Reiger or whatever parts bin. Actually don't most top vendors built-to-order custom sets cost at least 7K?
What would put me off most though, are very short maintenance/rehaul intervals that i've heard on real rally shocks. Like every 1K miles or after each heavy race and such. Though of course if one won't actually abuse it to rally-ish multi meter jumps, cutting across ditch, going at 150-200kmh over rocky road, that should keep wear less .. still probably expected mileage less then that of OE like shocks. Yes, rally suspension allows to do wonders and seems magic like .. but not sure it's that good for long mileage daily driving role (even price aside).
With no budget limits for top-notch suspension for daily driving (or "normal" track) i'd rather think something like CSG Penskes (which also each is custom made/valved/sprung IIRC).
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