P500 Walker Evans shocks for P500

[Shadesmn]

That, I don't know. I would try contacting them throught their section here on the forum first and ask.

Where abouts would that be on here to contact them? The sponsors links on the main page?

 

[Admin]

 

[jay_man81]

Here you go my good sir!

https://hondasxs.com/members/walkerevansracing.522/

Just send them a message and ask from here that way they know you're honestly from the forum.

 

[Smitty335]

I wonder how much of a pita it's going to be to paint those springs? I know they want their product to stick out but I'm not putting anything red on this rig.

Probably not bad, mark the shock, loosen them all the way, I bet you can compress spring enough by hand to pull the clip. My shocks came black front, gray rear???

 

[Smitty335]

They supplied mine Grey

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Now, that a knob!

 

[trigger]

With two threads going on the WE and the one about the Elka's, I'm getting the itch!

 

[Smitty335]

With two threads going on the WE and the one about the Elka's, I'm getting the itch!

Either one would be a huge improvement or should I say, first time you'll will have shocks on your P5. I've got Elka's, great shocks. If I lived in Canada, I'd get Elka's, US - WE. Just because of shipping and border tax. I paid $ 99.00 in tax.

 

[Shadesmn]

Here you go my good sir!

https://hondasxs.com/members/walkerevansracing.522/

Just send them a message and ask from here that way they know you're honestly from the forum.

Thanks

 

[trigger]

Well, not having the virtue of patience, I called WE this morning and placed an order for a set of fronts. I also told them that their profile page is showing some action and they may want to check that out. They stated that they come with the 175 lb. springs and I asked if they were going to be grey. He said no they'll be red like pictured on the website. Told him the fronts are pictured grey not red and he then verified that yes they are pictured grey but would in fact be red, oh well. He also stated that they are adding some valving updates to these shocks and I said ' oh should I wait then ', he said no that these updates would be incorporated into mine. They did give me a discount, $249 each plus shipping, better than a sharp stick in the eye. After ordering he stated that my card wouldn't be charged until they shipped and that would take about three weeks. Now I wait and as stated...ugh!

 

[Chooglin]

Well, not having the virtue of patience, I called WE this morning and placed an order for a set of fronts. I also told them that their profile page is showing some action and they may want to check that out. They stated that they come with the 175 lb. springs and I asked if they were going to be grey. He said no they'll be red like pictured on the website. Told him the fronts are pictured grey not red and he then verified that yes they are pictured grey but would in fact be red, oh well. He also stated that they are adding some valving updates to these shocks and I said ' oh should I wait then ', he said no that these updates would be incorporated into mine. They did give me a discount, $249 each plus shipping, better than a sharp stick in the eye. After ordering he stated that my card wouldn't be charged until they shipped and that would take about three weeks. Now I wait and as stated...ugh!

I am looking forward to hearing what your thoughts are , once you have a few miles on them !

 

[Shadesmn]

Well, not having the virtue of patience, I called WE this morning and placed an order for a set of fronts. I also told them that their profile page is showing some action and they may want to check that out. They stated that they come with the 175 lb. springs and I asked if they were going to be grey. He said no they'll be red like pictured on the website. Told him the fronts are pictured grey not red and he then verified that yes they are pictured grey but would in fact be red, oh well. He also stated that they are adding some valving updates to these shocks and I said ' oh should I wait then ', he said no that these updates would be incorporated into mine. They did give me a discount, $249 each plus shipping, better than a sharp stick in the eye. After ordering he stated that my card wouldn't be charged until they shipped and that would take about three weeks. Now I wait and as stated...ugh!

Did they say if the grey was even an option? I very much would prefer that over the red for a camo machine...but if i have to paint them i guess that's what ill do..

 

[Shadesmn]

@jay_man81, maybe you would know, are the different colors for the different spring rates on the coils? And if so did you run the 200lb in your tests i dont recall. I do run a plow and wonder if the 200 might be better than 175 with the added weight from that even though its only seasonal

 

[Derail]

They use more than one brand of coil springs. The different coil manufacturers use different colors. My front shocks originally came with the heavy front springs and they were grey. The lighter rate replacement springs that they sent me were from a different manufacturer and they were red.

 

[HUCK]

Well, not having the virtue of patience, I called WE this morning and placed an order for a set of fronts. I also told them that their profile page is showing some action and they may want to check that out. They stated that they come with the 175 lb. springs and I asked if they were going to be grey. He said no they'll be red like pictured on the website. Told him the fronts are pictured grey not red and he then verified that yes they are pictured grey but would in fact be red, oh well. He also stated that they are adding some valving updates to these shocks and I said ' oh should I wait then ', he said no that these updates would be incorporated into mine. They did give me a discount, $249 each plus shipping, better than a sharp stick in the eye. After ordering he stated that my card wouldn't be charged until they shipped and that would take about three weeks. Now I wait and as stated...ugh!

What are you hoping to achieve with these WE s ?

 

[trigger]

Did they say if the grey was even an option? I very much would prefer that over the red for a camo machine...but if i have to paint them i guess that's what ill do..

Grey was not an option. I said something about painting them and he said the paint would probably crack. I'm actually considering removing the springs and having them powder coated black.

 

[trigger]

What are you hoping to achieve with these WE s ?

A smoother ride, better control. I got into a patch of roots or rocks or something awhile back that I didn't see coming and it was a bucking bronco, scared the sh** out of me. If I could've made ground contact even a second sooner with better shocks it's worth it.

 

[trigger]

I am looking forward to hearing what your thoughts are , once you have a few miles on them !

When you drive it at RRB you can make your own conclusion. Just don't wreck it or M1A1 is mine!

 

[highpocks]

Well, not having the virtue of patience, I called WE this morning and placed an order for a set of fronts. I also told them that their profile page is showing some action and they may want to check that out. They stated that they come with the 175 lb. springs and I asked if they were going to be grey. He said no they'll be red like pictured on the website. Told him the fronts are pictured grey not red and he then verified that yes they are pictured grey but would in fact be red, oh well. He also stated that they are adding some valving updates to these shocks and I said ' oh should I wait then ', he said no that these updates would be incorporated into mine. They did give me a discount, $249 each plus shipping, better than a sharp stick in the eye. After ordering he stated that my card wouldn't be charged until they shipped and that would take about three weeks. Now I wait and as stated...ugh!

trigger nice on the discount.every bit helps on these sxs.now i have to wait and see if they shut down the government.ill know tomorrow.

 

[Chooglin]

When you drive it at RRB you can make your own conclusion. Just don't wreck it or M1A1 is mine!

Lol.........it's a deal !

 

[Derail]

The grey coil springs are Walker Evans brand and the red ones are Eibach.

 

[Smitty335]

Well, not having the virtue of patience, I called WE this morning and placed an order for a set of fronts. I also told them that their profile page is showing some action and they may want to check that out. They stated that they come with the 175 lb. springs and I asked if they were going to be grey. He said no they'll be red like pictured on the website. Told him the fronts are pictured grey not red and he then verified that yes they are pictured grey but would in fact be red, oh well. He also stated that they are adding some valving updates to these shocks and I said ' oh should I wait then ', he said no that these updates would be incorporated into mine. They did give me a discount, $249 each plus shipping, better than a sharp stick in the eye. After ordering he stated that my card wouldn't be charged until they shipped and that would take about three weeks. Now I wait and as stated...ugh!

After you get your front WE installed and do some riding you will start to wonder how much better your P5 would handle with rear shocks and you will drive the thought out of your mind but it will keep coming back and staying longer and longer, won't take to long before it's all you can think about, Back ones are a comin, back ones are a comin and Granny going for a ride. HA!