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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 02:40 PM
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Dont mean the avo half kit full kit front n back whats the verdict on makes Gaz etc?
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What lbs springs you run?
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 03:04 PM
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i'll have a set of GAZ coilovers very shortly



to run this set up

https://passionford.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=95490


not sure what lbs springs i'll have yet tho
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I run Bilstein Coilovers on the back ( Same as NutsRus car )
and Avo coilovers on the front.

The Bilsteins were a very reasonable price.
I can pass the blokes phone number on if you want, just pm me if you are interested
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 04:07 PM
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Ive just some GAZ coilovers for mine, not fitted them yet cuz of the bloody weather, no point fitting them either as the roads are still slippy... Should get them on in the next few weeks, and hopefully will warm up a bit!

The workmanship looks superb on the GAZ units, and look better made than the Avo's. But I'l wait to see how good they really are... cant wait to ditch the koni's thou
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Originally Posted by lamar69er
Ive just some GAZ coilovers for mine, not fitted them yet cuz of the bloody weather, no point fitting them either as the roads are still slippy... Should get them on in the next few weeks, and hopefully will warm up a bit!

The workmanship looks superb on the GAZ units, and look better made than the Avo's. But I'l wait to see how good they really are... cant wait to ditch the koni's thou

nor me
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 04:50 PM
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All ready ordered some anyways ,cheers Dave at Dampertech in rotherham great bloke
My rear arches are already welded up and reinforced etc what have you done?
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Freddy_mercury_magic
Originally Posted by lamar69er
Ive just some GAZ coilovers for mine, not fitted them yet cuz of the bloody weather, no point fitting them either as the roads are still slippy... Should get them on in the next few weeks, and hopefully will warm up a bit!

The workmanship looks superb on the GAZ units, and look better made than the Avo's. But I'l wait to see how good they really are... cant wait to ditch the koni's thou

nor me
coz you aint got them yet

ive run gaz coilovers all round
work quite well on the track too
i think the springs are 200/250lbs

now im using bilstein front and rear courtesy of mef
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim
All ready ordered some anyways ,cheers Dave at Dampertech in rotherham great bloke
My rear arches are already welded up and reinforced etc what have you done?
Tim what welding mods have you done to your car???

I was going to try using the rear coilovers with just a Fusion rear strutbrace to start off with! I have been toying with the idea of using some of MEF Motorsports rear arm setup... as well

not sure yet!
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 07:20 PM
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The seams really need to be welded up unless you have a proper cage and weld in rear strut brace etc.
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Originally Posted by nigel b
Originally Posted by Freddy_mercury_magic
Originally Posted by lamar69er
Ive just some GAZ coilovers for mine, not fitted them yet cuz of the bloody weather, no point fitting them either as the roads are still slippy... Should get them on in the next few weeks, and hopefully will warm up a bit!

The workmanship looks superb on the GAZ units, and look better made than the Avo's. But I'l wait to see how good they really are... cant wait to ditch the koni's thou

nor me
coz you aint got them yet

ive run gaz coilovers all round


work quite well on the track too
i think the springs are 200/250lbs

now im using bilstein front and rear courtesy of mef
but can u tell a diff in the two ?
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 08:19 PM
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Tim Im running Leda coilovers, the rear has been strengthened & had new strut housings fabricated. Spring rates are 250lb fronts & 120lb rears.
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 08:55 PM
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would you benift from coilovers on the front and koni adjustables on the rear
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 09:04 PM
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What's the price on the Bilstein coilovers?
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim
Originally Posted by nigel b
Originally Posted by Freddy_mercury_magic
Originally Posted by lamar69er
Ive just some GAZ coilovers for mine, not fitted them yet cuz of the bloody weather, no point fitting them either as the roads are still slippy... Should get them on in the next few weeks, and hopefully will warm up a bit!

The workmanship looks superb on the GAZ units, and look better made than the Avo's. But I'l wait to see how good they really are... cant wait to ditch the koni's thou

nor me
coz you aint got them yet

ive run gaz coilovers all round


work quite well on the track too
i think the springs are 200/250lbs

now im using bilstein front and rear courtesy of mef
but can u tell a diff in the two ?
havent been on track since the new gear was fitted and the car needs setting up again after more changes to engine and suspension
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 09:57 PM
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Looks good Tim lad
think my rears are 100- 120 ish cant remember can find out like 4 u , its a bit down 2 damper ratings and how u like the car to feel though , personal prefference, there is no set thing , trial n error lol
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 10:02 PM
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the springs are quite cheap i think, so u can play around. Want mine quite soft for the road.
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 10:39 PM
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Aye up ollie lad ,things commin on slow lol pissin around with the claw-tel defi's but its too cold at moment lol,will be over soon for a chat.
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