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Old Nov 10, 2004 | 07:34 PM
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Default GAZ coilovers..................

does anyone use em or know if there any good??

I'm after a suspension set-up for the fester and just looking at options, its for track use only so comfort dosnt matter.

Which brand are best in the £500 - £700 area.

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Old Nov 10, 2004 | 07:53 PM
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i used gaz...

can't fault then

mine's a road car not some super-track weapon... but i have no reason to complain about them. adjustable rideheight is well handy too!
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Old Nov 10, 2004 | 08:47 PM
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Do they use stainless steel for the ajustable struts ?
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 08:02 AM
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I do them for £500 and sell loads on here and else where.
They mainly use aluminium bodies or zinc plated. The rods are chrome.
Call me
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 11:14 AM
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Hi I was a bit worried that they would corrode and would seize up

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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 11:23 AM
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Hi I was a bit worried that they would corrode and would seize up

Dave.
Not at all. As chris said, they're treated.

Mine are the nuts and can't fault them. Thanks again chris
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 04:28 PM
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Cool. Are they the best out of the bunch in that price range??
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Also just looked at there site and theres loads of different sizes/lengths/sroke etc.....

Could someone advise on what I would be needing please?

Cheers Jim.
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 04:46 PM
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i have got them to,i think thay come with a three year warranty as well
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 09:14 PM
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me and rs gus use them and have had no probs so far they seem well made for the money
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Brasso
Also just looked at there site and theres loads of different sizes/lengths/sroke etc.....

Could someone advise on what I would be needing please?

Cheers Jim.
You don't need to worry.
Just contact me and I'll tell you what to get.
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 08:18 AM
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Might just do that mate. Just lookin at my other options.
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