Worzey
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| posted on 28/2/10 at 11:24 AM |
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New shocks and bushes
I've got two leaking shocks on my Velocity - one on the front and one on the back.
They are the standard supply GAZ shocks. I need to decide what I do now.
I believe its best to change all four at the same time but can I move a good front to replace the leaking back without too many negatives?
If I go with my preferred option of replacing them all what are my options? Do I stick with GAZ or put on a different brand, if so what are your
suggestions and why?
It's going to be used mainly as a track/fast road car so I want the option that gives me the best performance/weight reduction/feel (subjective
I know).
Finally, my rear bushes are shot (usual Luego issue) and need replacing. I think I need the poly bushes and crush tubes. Am I best going back to
Luego, have they sorted the bush size issue at their end?
Can anyone suggest alternatives I can use that will fit straight off? Again, performance and reliabilty are the key requirements.
[Edited on 28-2-2010 by Worzey]
Caterham R400
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philw
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| posted on 28/2/10 at 11:31 AM |
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Won't the front and rear shocks be different lengths?
Must try harder
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Worzey
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| posted on 28/2/10 at 11:34 AM |
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I'm not sure - I've never checked the sizes - I just assumed they were the same.
Anyone know what sizes they are front/rear?
Caterham R400
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alexg1965
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| posted on 28/2/10 at 12:10 PM |
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The shocks on my Velocity were the same length (13" . The coils are different though but you're not replacing them.
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ashg
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| posted on 28/2/10 at 02:26 PM |
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gaz will rebuild them for you why do you need new ones? call and speak to mark. they usually turn them round in a day or two and they come back like
new
my gaz shocks were all dyno'd and paird up.
Anything With Tits or Wheels Will cost you MONEY!!
Haynes Roadster (Finished)
Exocet (Finished & Sold)
New Project (Started)
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austin man
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| posted on 28/2/10 at 02:33 PM |
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send them away and have new seals fitted, it will save you a fortune.
I have pro comp ones on mine and can vouch for an exceptional level of service from them.
Life is like a bowl of fruit, funny how all the weird looking ones are left alone
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