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Old 02-10-2009, 04:38 PM
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gaz golds escort rst any good
Old 02-10-2009, 07:52 PM
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well the standard coilover kits ar egood, as for the extra for the golds, they must be better still.
Old 02-10-2009, 08:02 PM
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mine leak like fook!
Old 03-10-2009, 10:01 AM
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^^ Mine did too after only doing about 100miles!! i sent the fookers back and got them to fix them under warrenty and they have been fine ever since and are a good coilover in my opinon
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Not had any problems with my golds leaking (yet) but they were a cunt to fit and the so called zinc coating is crap as the shock bodies are rusty already, and the car lives in a garage and very rarely sees rain! On the plus side i've no complaints with the way the car handles on track now, wouldn't recommend them if you're only wanting to use the car on the road though.
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I was thinking of getting some of these for my track day car, do you need to modify the rear turrets or anything to fit them or are they a simple bolt on affair?
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Originally Posted by Sheldy
I was thinking of getting some of these for my track day car, do you need to modify the rear turrets or anything to fit them or are they a simple bolt on affair?
They bolt on, but Gaz recommend fitting a rear strut brace. I did this and seam-welded the rear turrets.
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I use them on track and have no complaints so far...
About 1500 miles covered.
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some people say dont do owt to turrets and some say do personally i would and have just for that peice of mind allthough i dont have the gold kit as gaz told me they would be a bit harsh for the road as they are track orientated but as they say the proof of the pudding is in the eating!
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