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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 05:48 AM
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Default GAZ coilovers any good?

As above and i was thinking of getting some?
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 09:02 AM
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If your moving up from +15 year old knackered suspension then anything will be better.

What do you use your car for ?
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 04:54 PM
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I've got a old set of Koni's on right now but i want coilovers

I know Tim Butcher has some on his S2, i was hoping he would post something
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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i have em on my s2!

they are the tits compared to me old koni set up
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 05:53 PM
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thinking of getting these myself...how are they compared to AVO? anyone had problems with them leaking?

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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 06:14 PM
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i spoke to tim about his setup and he said they are AWESOME! he said when he raced Oli around track in his S1...there was nothing between them on the twisties!!

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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by bassboy
i spoke to tim about his setup and he said they are AWESOME! he said when he raced Oli around track in his S1...there was nothing between them on the twisties!!

bassboy

Ask Tim how he got on against me!! And I'm on off the shelf adjustable Koni's Regards Micky

ps Hi Tim
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Davey8oy
i have em on my s2!

they are the tits compared to me old koni set up
Awesome in what way?
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 07:25 PM
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 08:09 PM
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I got Gaz and they are good, no complaints about handling or grip, had no troubles with them so far....
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 08:26 PM
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i better get saving then
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 09:00 PM
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When you look about you read different storys everywhere

https://passionford.com/forum/viewto...498227#2498227

No wonder people get confused
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 08:07 PM
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i have gaz coilovers on my s2 and i have no problems with them, handles fine around some nasty bends where i live
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Micky
Originally Posted by bassboy
i spoke to tim about his setup and he said they are AWESOME! he said when he raced Oli around track in his S1...there was nothing between them on the twisties!!

bassboy

Ask Tim how he got on against me!! And I'm on off the shelf adjustable Koni's Regards Micky

ps Hi Tim
Thats cos ya wouldnt move out of the way

Cannot fault mine tbh. shall not be changing them but i have swapped spring rates

Aye micky hows things ? gonna kick ya arse this ND pmsl
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