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Shocks/Springs Group Buy
eddie99 - 7/4/10 at 09:13 AM

Hi Guys,
I know theres a few people looking around for shocks/springs at the moment. I am in contact with Gaz and am just getting prices for group deals, But many people here interested?
Thanks
Ed

Edit: Am also contacting protech as well.... Any preference by people on here?

[Edited on 7/4/10 by eddie99]

Seven_Monkey - 7/4/10 at 09:18 AM

Hi Ed, I may be interested. I bought some bog standard ones ages ago that haven't got any damper adj... I'll keep an ear out on this thread.

Rich

MakeEverything - 7/4/10 at 09:39 AM

I bought some Gaz from a guy called Absolute Shocks in Welwyn Garden City.

Reasonably cheap too.

NTDWM BTW.

Tatey - 7/4/10 at 09:44 AM

I'd be interested, however it would depend on the price, and my brand preference is protech

scootz - 7/4/10 at 09:45 AM

Hi Ed,

I'm also in the market for shocks and springs...

However, I posted a wee while ago looking for opinions on shock absorber brands and the impression I got from the replies was that the GAZ units were the least reliable.

Just thought it was worth bringing it to your attention.

Cheers

Scotty

turbodisplay - 7/4/10 at 09:45 AM

I have Gaz and would say protech would be a better bet. The GAZ are steel and so quite heavy, also mine leaked without being used. Don`t seem to be the only one with this problem.

Darren

eddie99 - 7/4/10 at 09:46 AM

Ok Excellent, Nice one! Sent an email to a few protech sellers and will come back with some prices!
Gaz seem to not have much in it for group buys. £340 ish goes down to £315 with 5+. Lets see what protech reply with!
Regards
Ed

scootz - 7/4/10 at 10:05 AM

Yep... I'd be up for a set of Pro-techs!

jimgiblett - 7/4/10 at 10:28 AM

I would go directly to Protech or via Procomp. Make sure that you get them valved for a light weight car. I think Procomp will dyno them too.

Protech are really nice guys and will do a deal.

Just my 2p worth

Jim

Miks15 - 7/4/10 at 11:23 AM

I needed some new bushed for mine and protech just sent a few out FOC, very nice guys to deal with so id see about going straight to protech.

eddie99 - 7/4/10 at 12:51 PM

Ok if we can get 5 people. Each set will be £320 + Postage + VAT. Their basically chucking in springs for free with that.
Whats peoples general thoughts on that?

eddie99 - 7/4/10 at 12:56 PM

And personally might not be worth the little saving with the hassle but thats just my thoughts!

eddie99 - 8/4/10 at 09:39 AM

Managed to get it to around £335 + postage
Bit less, people interested?

[Edited on 8/4/10 by eddie99]

MikeRJ - 8/4/10 at 11:30 AM

I'm definately interested, the Spax shocks on my Striker are absolutely knackered.

eddie99 - 8/4/10 at 12:02 PM

Ok can we make a list!
£330 all in 4 shocks/springs.
Can people who want them, tell me their shock sizes and spring weights.
Mine will be 12" front 13" rear with 175 and 275 springs...

scootz - 8/4/10 at 12:11 PM

Me please... will get sizes in an hour or so!

Cheers Eddie!

MikeRJ - 8/4/10 at 03:03 PM

quote:
Originally posted by eddie99
Ok can we make a list!
£330 all in 4 shocks/springs.
Can people who want them, tell me their shock sizes and spring weights.
Mine will be 12" front 13" rear with 175 and 275 springs...


Is there any choice with closed length vs open, or do all the e.g. Protech 13" shocks have a same closed length?

I'll have to take a couple of shocks of the car and measure them.

eddie99 - 8/4/10 at 03:22 PM

They are the same for a given open length.

eddie99 - 12/4/10 at 09:07 PM

Bump, i've got 4, just in need of a 5th set for someone!

Lars - 14/4/10 at 10:52 AM

Would I get half a set for half price?

Also how are they mounted? I would want 1/2" rose jointed ones, rather then a rubber bush