James
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| posted on 22/4/03 at 03:06 PM |
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Shocks- what've you gone for?
Time for me to buy some shocks (expecially as it's my birthday this week  )- which make have you gone for (or wish you'd gone for 
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Any makes I've forgotten?
Cheers,
James
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James
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| posted on 22/4/03 at 03:56 PM |
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Doh!
Forgot Spax and can't work out how to edit a poll.
Oh well! 
Cheers,
James
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auzziejim
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| posted on 22/4/03 at 04:07 PM |
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James not only have you stolen my name and musical tastes (previous post) but you have also stolen my birthday week too, how inconsiderate!!!
As for shocks im most proberbly going to buy the Gaz shocks from MK.
James
[Edited on 22/4/03 by auzziejim]
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bob
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| posted on 22/4/03 at 04:13 PM |
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James
I thought nitrons were the ones GTS cougar sell ?
and young James
Not to sure if MK are dealing GAZ now as i've seen a lot of the recent kits going out with other shocks.Still the same price though.
I chose the GAZ because they were the only ones to give a 3 year warranty,also lots of damper settings so you can run a bit soft on the way to the
track and then stiffen it up a bit.
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James
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| posted on 22/4/03 at 04:35 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bob
James
I thought nitrons were the ones GTS cougar sell ?
Could be, could be...
Just testing you!
quote:
Not to sure if MK are dealing GAZ now as i've seen a lot of the recent kits going out with other shocks.Still the same price though.
MK are doing Avo's now.
Cheers,
James
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James
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| posted on 22/4/03 at 04:37 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by auzziejim
James not only have you stolen my name and musical tastes (previous post) but you have also stolen my birthday week too, how inconsiderate!!!
[Edited on 22/4/03 by auzziejim]
Mine's 26th (Saturday)- yours?
James
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auzziejim
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| posted on 22/4/03 at 08:20 PM |
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James mine is the 25th (Friday) im gonna be 18!!!!!!!!!!!!
im thinking a huge binge drinking session!
Anyway happy birthday to ya old bean!
James
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chrisg
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| posted on 22/4/03 at 08:43 PM |
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My shocks are Chrisg brand, I can't find it on your poll.
Cheers
Chris
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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Viper
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| posted on 22/4/03 at 08:48 PM |
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What about penske ? or Ohlins? or even Leda's?
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david walker
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| posted on 22/4/03 at 08:51 PM |
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......or Fox? Nah can't afford them either!
I used Spax
Dave Walker, Race Engine Services - 07957 454659 or 01636 671277
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Alan B
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| posted on 22/4/03 at 09:15 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by chrisg
My shocks are Chrisg brand..........
Hmm..? I looked at those...overpriced crap IMO........
(Joking really, very innovative and locost )
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chrisg
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| posted on 22/4/03 at 10:56 PM |
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Alan, You couldn't afford 'em mate
Cheers
Chris
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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Alan B
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| posted on 22/4/03 at 11:15 PM |
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I know...I've priced some of the stuff I've made for myself...VERY expensive....
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ChrisW
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| posted on 23/4/03 at 07:32 AM |
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quote:
Not to sure if MK are dealing GAZ now as i've seen a lot of the recent kits going out with other shocks.Still the same price
though
They're not, due to (according to the Gaz guys) 'a misunderstanding'. Yet to hear the story from MK on the subject.
Gaz are doing their shocks at the price paid by MK now - £275 instead of £300 for the set of four including VAT and delivery. Bargain if you ask me -
just wish I'd held on (bought mine at Stoneleigh last year!) although it shows how long I've been trying to sort out my front
wishbones.
Chris
My gaff my rules
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James
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| posted on 23/4/03 at 08:44 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Viper
What about penske ? or Ohlins? or even Leda's?
Oh yeah- like I've even heard of them!
James
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ned
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| posted on 23/4/03 at 02:11 PM |
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you should have if you've ever been racing , in the paddock at a race or followed rallying.
Did anyone mention Bilsteins (if spelt correctly) or Koni's ?
Don't know about sizes but you can find most decent makes in the demon tweeks catalogues (use as a guide - prob. not the cheapest place...)
I know someone at quantum shock absorbers, race only I think, know someone who paid £4k for a set. not really in the locost spirit/budget i guess!
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Liam
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| posted on 24/4/03 at 01:23 AM |
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Currently thinking of going for Avo pro-race with spherical bearings (what's the point of using poly bushes on the suspension if your shock
mounts are sloppy rubber?). Nice adjustment and come in nice small sizes for my inboard design.
Only found em at Merlin motorsports, but if MK are dealing with Avo i might give him a call - hmmmm.
liam
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Viper
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| posted on 24/4/03 at 10:30 AM |
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Liam.
AVO are at Northhampton and you can buy over the counter from them...
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dozracing
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| posted on 24/4/03 at 04:12 PM |
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My GTS Cougar shocks are Nitrons rebranded.
MK and GAZ have fallen out i believe which may give you a reason not to buy them.
Remember to compare on spec as well as price. Are adjusters important to yu etc, and what about reliability/longevity etc..
Kind regards,
Darren
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Woody
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| posted on 28/4/03 at 05:28 PM |
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I have gone a different way round it , i have made my own from mini front shocks
and had a threaded tube turned up (by a mate ) to mount on a coilover, and so make them adjustable hieght, not tested yet so fingers crossed
this idea was seen on the locost club site but was for fixed hight shocks, it just seemed a better idea to make them adjustable!
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ROM
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| posted on 30/4/03 at 12:56 PM |
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What was the eventual outcome? What did you buy?
Roy
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James
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| posted on 30/4/03 at 01:46 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ROM
What was the eventual outcome? What did you buy?
Roy
Hi Roy,
Presumably question aimed at me?
I haven't bought yet. Gonna wait till Stoneleigh and see what's on offer there first.
Cheers,
James
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flateric
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| posted on 30/4/03 at 05:35 PM |
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Hi James,
I see you are in Guildford. GTS are near there you could always drop in and haggle with them.
Email them doz@gtscougar.freeserve.co.uk
Kind regards,
Eric
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Viper
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| posted on 30/4/03 at 06:00 PM |
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Have that many people realy bought the GTS Couger shocks?
or is there something underhand going on here?????
[Edited on 30/4/2003 by Viper]
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bob
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| posted on 30/4/03 at 06:06 PM |
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Can you adjust the dampering on the nitrons ? so its stiffer for the track or a bit softer on yer bot on the M1.
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