Ooops... anyone know where I can locally purchase rear shocks?

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  1. ImagoX

    ImagoX New Member

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    While test driving Fiona last weekend, I noticed a crazy amount of wheel chatter and body roll coming from the rear, especially when tight cornering. Seems as if, in my frenzy to get the rear suspension Hi-Los set up, I neglected to purchase a new set of rebound dampers (shocks).

    Derp.

    Seven sells a fairly inexpensive set of Boge units (Shock Absorber, Boge, Standard, Rear (GSA71116) - Classic Mini), but has anyone ever purchased a set like these at a local store like Autozone? I'm trying to find specs on the Boge units but am not having any luck, and the top mount looks non-standard.

    Thanks in advance as always!
     
  2. Firebro17

    Firebro17 Dazed, but not Confused
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    I've never seen anything that might work on a Classic in a local parts store. I've got a pair of the Spax adjustable's on the front of my car. The Boge's are known to be a very nice street dampener and they are reasonably priced. I'd call and talk to Mike or Jack at Seven and go with their recommendation.
     
  3. ImagoX

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    Yeah I'll do that when they open, but I was hoping there was an option that wouldn't involve mail-ordering from California... Thanks!
     
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    True... Not sure if you've done business with them or not, but those guys at Seven are the best!
     
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    Oh yeah, many, many times... they're awesome I agree.
     
  6. Crashton

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    If you need them fa$t they can overnight them to you.

    Call Jason Pigg & ask him, if there are any local he surely will know.
     
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    Paul Strieby, in Kettering, OH, might be able to help, too, as he does Classic work. He has a house/shop on Mini Court.
     

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