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Vehicle & Technical => Series Land Rovers => Topic started by: Jake on February 25, 2006, 20:37:48

Title: I'm buying some parabolics, any advice you want to share?
Post by: Jake on February 25, 2006, 20:37:48

I'm planning on buying some parabolics and Pro Comp ES3000 shocks from Paddocks
Any one got a good reason why i should / should'nt?
The car is used for light off roading and i just want it to be more comfortable
(its the wife's car)
 :D

Title: I'm buying some parabolics, any advice you want to share?
Post by: cjcarlos1977 on February 25, 2006, 20:51:40

hello there! My  series 3 has pro comp shcoks on and 3 leaf parabolics on. It makes the ride alittle smoother and it also looks higher than my mates standard series 3 when parked next to it. Im told it also helps with off roading. I still got stuck though last time I was out. lol. I know they are not cheap but I would say worth it if you are going to keep her for a while and also want to save your spine from damage! lol

Carl

Title: I'm buying some parabolics, any advice you want to share?
Post by: stratie on February 26, 2006, 14:32:44

I got  a set of parabolics and a set of pro comp 9000 shocks from paddocks at a great price  :D
But if i ever fit paras to another landy i'll spend a bit more money and get the rocky mountin or cp paras.
Some times saving a few quid aint worth it  :wink:

Title: I'm buying some parabolics, any advice you want to share?
Post by: ian_s on February 26, 2006, 18:13:23

i have the parabolics from paddocks and they are great, much better than the old springs (but they were a little bit rusted solid)

i've also been in other series landies with more expensive paras and i really couldnt tell the difference. i did notice that they had better dampers, btu then i am still running the standard ones which arent up to the job really

Title: I'm buying some parabolics, any advice you want to share?
Post by: joe90 on February 26, 2006, 20:08:26

Got that set up from paddocks on mine and i reckon its great, got a great lift, and amazing wheel articulation...... got the orange polybushes whilst i was at it, made a hell of a difference.

Title: I'm buying some parabolics, any advice you want to share?
Post by: mark.yellow.series.3 on February 26, 2006, 21:08:20

i bought the paddocks ones, they have a 2" lift. not had them on the road yet but they seem OK :?  they are alot softer then the leaf springs. :D

Title: I'm buying some parabolics, any advice you want to share?
Post by: Andy the Landy on February 26, 2006, 21:16:26

Rocky Mountain with Procomp ES9000 on mine :D

Title: Parabolics
Post by: ukmudmaster on February 27, 2006, 18:21:35

Got the cheaper ones on my series3, they make one hell of a difference on and off road, BUT, spend a few quid and get C P or Rocky mountain.It doesn't make your seies into a Range Rover, but its a step in the right direction.  If you dont carry a heavy load, 2 leaf rears are best.
Dave

Title: I'm buying some parabolics, any advice you want to share?
Post by: Henry Webster on February 28, 2006, 12:59:30

We used to race on the CP paras and we only broke a couple!  We used to do at least one standard spring per hillrally before.

It is essential that you uprate the shocks at the same time as parabolics work the shocks alot harder.  I imagine ES3000's will be fine, we used Monroe Gas Magnums.

PS. They won't fit on the Discovery without modification... :wink:

Title: I'm buying some parabolics, any advice you want to share?
Post by: Jake on February 28, 2006, 20:49:21

Change of plans now
I have ordered a set of normal replacment springs and shocks from Paddocks
They'll be fitted to the series 3 on Saturday
The reason i'm not going for Parabolics now is......
All will be revealed in time
 :wink:
Thanks for the advice anyway guys
 :D

Title: I'm buying some parabolics, any advice you want to share?
Post by: 22900013A on March 01, 2006, 11:05:18

Quote from: "Jake"

Change of plans now
I have ordered a set of normal replacment springs and shocks from Paddocks
They'll be fitted to the series 3 on Saturday
The reason i'm not going for Parabolics now is......
All will be revealed in time
 :wink:
Thanks for the advice anyway guys
 :D

Thats what I was going to suggest you do - just get the normal springs and new shocks, and keep them oiled up, should give perfectly good movement and soft ride - parabolics are considered so good because usually they are replacing 35 year old seized solid springs...