COOL I'll have a pair of them for my TS

 

Glad I could help.

They really are an absolute bargain - less than £30 each for brand new Monroe shocks.

I just wish I could find some at a reasonable price for my V6.

James

 

Are these shocks suitable with OE springs?

 

Definitely, they are not ideal with lowering springs though.

 

just a quick one all - read the small print before you buy - #PICTURES USED MAY BE GENERIC AND MAY NOT REPRESENT THE EXACT ITEM # so they may not be monroe shocks, and therefore might be very cheap for a reason.........

 

Just done a quick search for the part number, found this.
1999 ALFA ROMEO GTV 1.8L 1747cc L4 MFI Suspension : Shock Absorber Auto Parts

Not sure realy.

 

looks pretty good then, always worth checking though :thumbs:

 

Why would you want to go through the expense of fitting cheap shocks to your 916 Alfa Romeo?

The OE shocks (Boge) are bad enough, but to fit Monroe (which are not much better) is just plan silly. And if they supply you with even more obscure, cheap rubbish, then you're mad.

Each to their own I suppose

 

How about cos were paying uk tax and you are not?

 

Just tried the link and the listing has ended........:Hmm:

 

I just ried it Stu and its saying 9 left, now what fool has bought a pair?

 

Wouldnt waste your time with "downgrades" if anything you want to be upgrading to Koni or Bilstein Shocks. Dont make the handling on your brilliant GTV worse with bad shocks.

BTW anyone know where I can get "cheap" rear konis for my GTV V6 ?

 

Who here has used and tried these shocks? Did it occur to anyone that they may be better than OE? I mean quite frankly, that wouldn't be very hard.

Cheaper and better... too good to be true? you never know unless you try.

 

It's not worth trying:lol:

This is not to imply that you need to buy Koni Sports adjustables, or Bilsteins, which are admittedly quite expensive. KYB have a growing reputation, and their Gas shocks are reportedly extremely good, and a very good price!

Just remember the fronts are struts and are a bit of a pain to replace (the rears are much easier). So it's worth upgrading the suspension on your 916 Alfa, rather than fitting inferior shocks, when your OE shocks need replacing.

But if you want me to plug Koni Sports adjustables and Eibach springs, then I will, as the handling and ride and comfort are transformed, and are well worth it:thumbs:

 

Guess what, the seller has asked to cancel the transaction, the reason given is that the parts are no longer in production and should not have been listed!, sounds more like they have cocked up the price and dont want to lose money to me

 

Strange indeed! I have been reading around the net about monroe shocks and it seems they would be similar to the quality of the OE shock. It seems there are mixed views with them.

 

OK peeps we have an answer from the eBay seller, these may be generic photographs but the struts are genuine Monroe manufacture.

I'll give them a bash on my TS methinks

Helen
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I tried the link about 5 minutes after your post this morning and the listing had been ended......see the earlier post by msgtv as well ......:thumbs: