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font-weight:bold; text-decoration: none; color:#191970; font-style: none;">FAQ</span></td></tr> <tr> <td style="height:90%;" style="vertical-align: text-bottom;" class="standard"> <img src="images/logo.gif" width="153" height="32"><br><br> <b>KYB-UMW Malaysia Sdn Bhd</b><br> <!-- <font style="font-size:9px">[formerly known as<br>Kayaba (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd]</font><br> --> Lot 8, Jalan Waja 16<br> 42500 Telok Panglima Garang<br> Kuala Langat, Selangor, Malaysia.<br> Phone : +603-3122-6222<br> Fax : +603-3122-6677<br> Email : <a class="more" href="mailto:kayaba@umw.com.my">kayaba@umw.com.my</a> </td> </tr> </table> </td> <td width="9%">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="images/kyb_shock_absorber_info_r7_c2.jpg" width="247" height="32"></td> </tr> </table> </td> <td> <br> <img src="images/title_faq.jpg" width="87" height="52"><br> <table class="standard" width="90%" cellspacing="3" border=0> <tr> <td> <p style="margin-left: 13px; text-align:justify;"> <table class="standard"> <tr> <td><b>Q.</b></td> <td><span style="color:#3300ff;">Does KYB practice Double Action technology ?</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>A.</b></td> <td>Yes, to control the Damping Force erection activity (Compression and Extension Force). In fact all cars' shock absorbers are <b style="color:black;">Double Action technology.</b></td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2">&nbsp;</td></tr> </table> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p style="margin-left: 13px; text-align:justify;"> <table class="standard"> <tr> <td><b>Q.</b></td> <td><span style="color:#3300ff;">What does it mean by Oil Type shock absorbers ?</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>A.</b></td> <td>Hydraulics oil is kept in, dirt is kept out by a multi-lip seal.</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2">&nbsp;</td></tr> </table> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p style="margin-left: 13px; text-align:justify;"> <table class="standard"> <tr> <td><b>Q.</b></td> <td><span style="color:#3300ff;">What does it mean by Gas Type shock absorbers ?</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>A.</b></td> <td>Oil and Gas are pressurized (N2), inert gas.<br> Function of N2 gas is to reduce foaming and aeration dramatically for better performance.</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2">&nbsp;</td></tr> </table> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p style="margin-left: 13px; text-align:justify;"> <table class="standard"> <tr> <td><b>Q.</b></td> <td><span style="color:#3300ff;">What is KYB advantage ?</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>A.</b></td> <td>1) Excellent constant <b style="color:black;">Damping Control Performance</b>.<br> 2) Compression valve self-adjust for <b style="color:black;">fast recovery</b>.<br> 3) <b style="color:black;">Less friction and longer life </b>is the result of a hard chromed piston rod.<br> 4) Sintered iron piston <b style="color:black;">adds strength</b>.</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2">&nbsp;</td></tr> </table> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p style="margin-left: 13px; text-align:justify;"> <table class="standard"> <tr> <td><b>Q.</b></td> <td><span style="color:#3300ff;">What is the best adjustment setting for shock absorbers ?</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>A.</b></td> <td>There is <b style="color:red;">no</b> single best adjustment setting because everyone has different preferences for comfort, performance modifications and road to drive on.</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2">&nbsp;</td></tr> </table> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p style="margin-left: 13px; text-align:justify;"> <table class="standard"> <tr> <td><b>Q.</b></td> <td><span style="color:#3300ff;">How long a shock absorbers last ?</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>A.</b></td> <td>It is recommended that they should be inspected once a year or 19, 000 KM.<br><br> The factors that affect the life of a Shock Absorbers are type of road condition, driving habits, loading of the vehicle, tire/wheel modifications and general mechanical modification condition of the suspension. So, the best should be custom made.<br><br> Replacement of shock absorbers is recommended <b style="color:black;">after 50,000 KM</b>.</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2">&nbsp;</td></tr> </table> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p style="margin-left: 13px; text-align:justify;"> <table class="standard"> <tr> <td><b>Q.</b></td> <td><span style="color:#3300ff;">What are the best springs to match with Shock Absorbers ?</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>A.</b></td> <td>Recommended to use <b style="color:black;">OE or Genuine spring</b>. Because the specification is tested by car maker to get good R&H (Ride & Handling).</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2">&nbsp;</td></tr> </table> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p style="margin-left: 13px; text-align:justify;"> <table class="standard"> <tr> <td><b>Q.</b></td> <td><span style="color:#3300ff;">Can I cut the Spring to lower the car ?</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>A.</b></td> <td>Cutting the Spring is <b style="color:red;">not advisable</b> because the suspension structure will go off alignment. Spring become harder which is not matching with Shock Absorbers Damping Force.</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2">&nbsp;</td></tr> </table> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p style="margin-left: 13px; text-align:justify;"> <table class="standard"> <tr> <td><b>Q.</b></td> <td><span style="color:#3300ff;">Why does my vehicle still make “clunking noises” even though my shock absorbers are new ?</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>A.</b></td> <td>If noise is present with new shock absorbers, check that the mountings are tightened securely and look for other worn suspension parts. Upper bearing plate need to be inspected and replace if necessary.</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2">&nbsp;</td></tr> </table> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p style="margin-left: 13px; text-align:justify;"> <table class="standard"> <tr> <td><b>Q.</b></td> <td><span style="color:#3300ff;">Can I use other model of Shock Absorbers for my car ?</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>A.</b></td> <td>This is not recommended because difference vehicle have different spec or damping force (performance)of Shock Absorbers.</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2">&nbsp;</td></tr> </table> </p> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr><!-- row 5 --> <td width="943" height="23" background="images/kyb_shock_absorber_r13_c2.jpg" class="site_map"> <a href="index.php" title="KYB HOME">Home</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="company.html" title="KYB COMPANY PROFILE">Company Profile</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="cproduct.html" title="KYB Products">Products</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="overview.html" title="KYB Useful Info">Useful Info</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="press.php" title="KYB News">News & Events</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="network.html" title="KYB Global Network">KYB Global Network</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="contact.html" title="KYB Contact">Contact Us</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="admin.php" title="KYB Admin">Admin</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </td> </tr> <tr><!-- row 6 --> <td class="copyright"> <br> Copyright &reg; 2006 KYB-UMW Malaysia Sdn Bhd All Rights Reserved<br> Best view at 1024*768 Powered by <a class="doinfinity" title="DoInfinity Web Design and Infinity IT Solutions" href="http://www.doinfinity.com" target="_blank">DoInfinity</a> </td> </tr> </table> </td> <td width="11" background="images/kyb_shock_absorber_r1_c10.jpg">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </table> <!--========================= STOP COPYING THE HTML HERE =========================--> </div> </body> </html>