pewe
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| posted on 22/3/11 at 03:39 PM |
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Avo, Gaz, Spax or ANOther??
Sundays Autosolo FDMC was not only great fun but put paid to the tyres (knew they
were just about legal to start with) and it turns out one of the rear shocks!
I'll replace them as a pair as the current ones are a bit too short on travel.
So any comments/feedback appreciated on which of the above you think most suitable as replacements.
Car is a CEC with live axle and used for fast road, track-days and Autosolos.
Thanks in anticipation.
Cheers, Pewe 
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 22/3/11 at 03:54 PM |
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Protech always get good reviews.
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 22/3/11 at 04:03 PM |
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another vote for protech, have had all of the other 3 fitted to various cars, very happy with protech
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omega0684
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| posted on 22/3/11 at 04:11 PM |
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i'll be changing from GAZ to protech in the next couple of weeks
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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MikeFellows
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| posted on 22/3/11 at 04:11 PM |
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does nobody bother with a Nitron's or Ohlins on a 7 type or does the cost just put everyone off.
had previous experience with both and couldn't fail to be impressed, although the ohlins needed servicing more. I've got protech on the
Indy, but i haven't driven it yet so couldn't comment
edit because im a spelling/grammer mong
[Edited on 22/3/11 by MikeFellows]
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MikeCapon
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| posted on 22/3/11 at 04:25 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeFellows
does nobody bother with a Nitron's or Ohlins on a 7 type or does the cost just put everyone off.
Yes. The cost puts everyone off.
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TimC
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| posted on 22/3/11 at 05:22 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeFellows
does nobody bother with a Nitron's or Ohlins on a 7 type or does the cost just put everyone off.
If you want the hound's hung-bits, look no further than Quantum
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 22/3/11 at 05:33 PM |
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Might be able to organise another small bulk buy on protechs.
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rodgling
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| posted on 22/3/11 at 07:29 PM |
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I had Nitrons on my Elise, and they were really good, miles ahead of the original Konis (well, no surprise there, they were new in 1998), but also
miles ahead of a 2-year old set of Bilsteins (Lotus' current standard fitment). They're about £600 a set (maybe more for a customised
setup for a 7) but I really can't fault them, they were excellent.
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procomp
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| posted on 23/3/11 at 10:01 AM |
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Hi
Live axle requires special valving to take account of the high unsprung weight. This is not available as STD from any of the basic suppliers GAZ AVO
or PROTECH. It is a service i can offer as i valve the dampers specifically for the applications required.
Nitrton . There's no point really go straight to Quantum if spending that sort of money.
Cheers Matt
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pewe
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| posted on 23/3/11 at 10:11 AM |
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Thanks for the replies.
Sounds as if Protech may be best as the pot's not limitless.
Matt you have U2U.
Cheers, Pewe
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franky
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| posted on 23/3/11 at 10:36 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by procomp
Hi
Live axle requires special valving to take account of the high unsprung weight. This is not available as STD from any of the basic suppliers GAZ AVO
or PROTECH. It is a service i can offer as i valve the dampers specifically for the applications required.
Nitrton . There's no point really go straight to Quantum if spending that sort of money.
Cheers Matt
Do you need the car in for specific valving or is there info that you can be emailed?
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 23/3/11 at 10:58 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by procomp
Hi
Live axle requires special valving to take account of the high unsprung weight. This is not available as STD from any of the basic suppliers GAZ AVO
or PROTECH.
Slight correction - AVO will adjust the valving if you ring and ask them when you order, although they don't advertise this service. This is
what I did when I ordered new rear shocks - gave them the spec of my car (type of axle, weight of car, etc) and they set them to suit.
Not to take away from your service though, as I'm sure that their adjustment is a coarse "best guess" compared to yours.
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procomp
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| posted on 23/3/11 at 11:45 AM |
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Hi
Avo say lots of things. But they go quiet if you say your having them independently Dyno tested.
Cheers Matt
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 23/3/11 at 01:32 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by procomp
Hi
Avo say lots of things. But they go quiet if you say your having them independently Dyno tested.
You may be correct - I couldn't possibly comment! 
(I don't know enough to comment either way, tbh)
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