speedyxjs
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| posted on 28/12/09 at 09:42 PM |
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Best place for shocks before VAT increase
Where is the cheapest place to get shocks from before the VAT goes up?
I need some 15" open length with spherical bearings.
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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blakep82
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| posted on 28/12/09 at 09:45 PM |
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think you'll be lucky to get anything ordered and paid this week. maybe not...
gaz shocks from rally design looks good value. gaz are also sole supplier on the racing pickups, so if they're good enough for them... 
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GeorgeM
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| posted on 28/12/09 at 09:48 PM |
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If something is £115.00 now, it will be £117.50 on 1st January.
Personally, not worth rushing a decission for.
VAT reduction last year and increase this year a complete waste of time
GeorgeM
My conscience is clear - I drive a GREEN car
MNR Racing
essexkitcarclub.com
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 28/12/09 at 09:51 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by GeorgeM
If something is £115.00 now, it will be £117.50 on 1st January.
Personally, not worth rushing a decission for.
VAT reduction last year and increase this year a complete waste of time
GeorgeM
I see your point (though every little helps and all that  )
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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ashg
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| posted on 28/12/09 at 09:51 PM |
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speedy your sig offends me. how could you live with yourself.
that nice car is a horrible left hooker.
call dave ainsworth at damertech he should sort you out with gaz shocks.
Anything With Tits or Wheels Will cost you MONEY!!
Haynes Roadster (Finished)
Exocet (Finished & Sold)
New Project (Started)
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blakep82
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| posted on 28/12/09 at 09:53 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ashg
speedy your sig offends me. how could you live with yourself.
that nice car is a horrible left hooker.
and i think the man driving may be on the register
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 28/12/09 at 09:58 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ashg
speedy your sig offends me. how could you live with yourself.
Well im not changing it again 'cos i cant be a*sed 
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Peteff
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| posted on 29/12/09 at 12:14 AM |
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If you spend £400 it's going to cost you another tenner, don't get caught up in the hype.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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turbodisplay
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| posted on 29/12/09 at 12:51 AM |
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I have Gaz, don`t think too highly of them, think pro shock is considered the best for a tiny bit more.
Darren
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BenB
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| posted on 29/12/09 at 07:57 AM |
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Don't tell anyone but I think most places kept their prices exactly the same and pocketed the difference.....
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plantman
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| posted on 29/12/09 at 10:21 AM |
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just bought 2 rears from protech £75each plus £5 delivery each
the service was good and the chap knew exactly what i was on about and had some good advice
overall excellent
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miikae
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| posted on 29/12/09 at 11:06 AM |
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The ebay seller wcg869 is GAZ Shocks, i got a pair from him a while back , i just asked him for a price for the ones i wanted and i was very pleased
with the price, great service and comms too.
Mike
If it can be done it i will be done .
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iank
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| posted on 29/12/09 at 11:28 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by BenB
Don't tell anyone but I think most places kept their prices exactly the same and pocketed the difference.....
Bet they all put their prices up in January though...
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
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hicost blade
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| posted on 29/12/09 at 12:16 PM |
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I think it depends how bothered you are about setup
If you're not bothered go and see Pro tech
If you are then buy Pro techs through Pro comp, they will sell you the right bits for your car and balance them on their shock dyno (pro tech claim to
do this but don't)
Good setup, I think is an important part of enjoying these types of cars and therefore I think it’s worth spending a little more time and maybe
cash
Basically as above don’t rush it
If you want to spend some money with reduced vat why not get something else expensive that you’re a lot less likely to change e.g:
Aluminium radiator
Aluminium catch tank
Aluminium Header tank
Silencer
Gauges
LSD
Silicone hose........
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TimC
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| posted on 29/12/09 at 03:34 PM |
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^^^Amen^^^
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FlansS14
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| posted on 29/12/09 at 08:23 PM |
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I too would recomend protech from Procomp.
You'd be suprised how different shocks can be ou the box.... Ok so u think there all on 3clicks that's fine? Wrong.. One on 3 clicks could
be the same as the other on 5!
Also consider rose jointed ends. Even the best chassis don't line up 100%. and twisting will kill the shocks.
You also need to consider bump ratio... Ect
there are so many factors and it's not an easy thing to set up. I got full shocks and springs custom weighted to my car. Plus corner weighting,
toe in, caster, camber.... It took all day! All for £650 iirc
they guys there know there stuff!
Why didn't i just make it simple!
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Neville Jones
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| posted on 1/1/10 at 02:09 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by hicost blade
(pro tech claim to do this but don't)
If you ask for your shocks to be checked and matched then Protech will do just that, and give you the shock dyno printouts if you ask.
They do for me, at least, regularly. If you pick up at the end of the day, then they may do it while you watch, as they do for me.
Cheers,
Nev.
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