135 rear shock

[mjgoddo71]

Hi, does anyone know who makes the rear shocks for a 2011 135 Abarth. I need to replace mine but don't want to pay Abarth prices.
Cheers
Mark

[Richard H]

I'd change to a better shock, Koni FSDs would make a massive difference.

If you can't afford them there are others such as Bilsteins like the ones here: http://www.tmcmotorsport.com/Abarth_Suspension.aspx from TMC

Its worth getting different ones to standard, even Abarth changed the spec after 2015, it makes a massive difference, it stops bouncing around

[mjgoddo71]

Thanks for letting me know, would the bilstein be OK with the standard front shocks?

[595Record]

I've just changed my Koni FSD's to Koni adjustable Yellows.  First set of FSD's were knocking mostly when travelling slowly over bumpy/rutted surfaces. They were replaced under warranty and were then quiet for a while, but they've been knocking for the last couple of years. It was quite a common problem with the series 3 Comps. Anyway the new ones are great with no loss of comfort or road holding - just no damn knocking.

[Richard H]

Thanks for letting me know, would the bilstein be OK with the standard front shocks?

I would think so, but you'd need advice from people who know more than me!

[buckwits]

Have to agree with Record, I have Konis on my comp and after lowering it they knock like a shit house door in a hurricane.