gordon
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| posted on 24/9/07 at 09:14 PM |
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what shocks?
hi all
when i bought my bargain mk kit (£1000) didnt get any shocks. what are protech ones like, how about avo,gaz. what open and closed size do i need and
what lbs springs front and back for zx9.
cheers
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PAUL FISHER
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| posted on 24/9/07 at 09:38 PM |
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The protechs are a great shocker for the money,they have a alloy body so you save a bit of weight,if I recall the spring size is 13" open and
9" closed,and on a bike engine car I would go 175 rears and 275 fronts,although you could go up to a 225 on the rear if your doing a lot of
track work,helps to reduce the body roll.
[Edited on 19/05/04 by PAUL FISHER]
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nitram38
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| posted on 24/9/07 at 09:38 PM |
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I've had no problems with Gaz, so I can only recommend them.
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Avoneer
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| posted on 25/9/07 at 06:29 AM |
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I had no problems with Gaz or Protech, but the Protech look sooo much nicer.
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mackei23b
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| posted on 25/9/07 at 08:03 AM |
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Got Gaz
My Indy with a ZX9R has
200Lbs Rear
300Lbs Front
Open 13, Closed 9
Cheers
Ian
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mookaloid
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| posted on 25/9/07 at 11:42 AM |
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Another vote for Protech here
Can't help with springs tho' as I only know about cars with proper engines
Cheers
mark
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JAG
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| posted on 25/9/07 at 02:20 PM |
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I have AVO's and they're very nice.
I have a CEC but use 150lb rear (live axle) and 275lb front.
Only thing I would check next time is that the damping valving is designed to suit such a lightweight car. I am currently set to 4th click on the
front and 2nd click on the rear but the valves will adjust over a range of 24 clicks in total. My settings suggest that these shocks were designed for
a heavier car.
Justin
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 25/9/07 at 02:43 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by JAG
I have AVO's and they're very nice.
I have a CEC but use 150lb rear (live axle) and 275lb front.
Only thing I would check next time is that the damping valving is designed to suit such a lightweight car. I am currently set to 4th click on the
front and 2nd click on the rear but the valves will adjust over a range of 24 clicks in total. My settings suggest that these shocks were designed for
a heavier car.
I am inclined to agree, I have avo shocks and they are set on their hardest (never turned a wheel yet, so I guess it was assumed hardest was
needed)
They are incredibley hard, I was stood on the rollcage the other day and no matter how i bounced the car the suspension didn't move more than
about 1/2 cm. it is exceptionally stiff, which implies it would be suitable for a lot heavier cars. Once I et nearer the end of my build I will wind
the adjustment right off and see what its like fully loaded.
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gordon
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| posted on 25/9/07 at 06:34 PM |
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Hi all
thanks for your help
cheers gordon
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