scootz
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| posted on 24/3/10 at 03:40 PM |
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Shock Choices...
I'm needing to buy a pair of front shocks... budget probably dictates AVO, Gaz or Pro-tech. Maybe Bilsteins at a stretch.
Is there a noticeable difference in quality / performance between them?
Cheers
It's Evolution Baby!
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matt_gsxr
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| posted on 24/3/10 at 03:44 PM |
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protech are nicest IMO
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tomgregory2000
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| posted on 24/3/10 at 03:47 PM |
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my GAZ are shite, damper rods rusted which caused them to wee oil everywhere so i had them serviced with new rods at my cost and 2 of them are
leaking agen all in less than 1000 miles 
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scootz
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| posted on 24/3/10 at 03:49 PM |
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I get the impression that you're not getting on with your Gaz units then Tom?
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blakep82
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| posted on 24/3/10 at 03:51 PM |
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hmm, the racing trucks all use Gaz, i'd have thought they'd be pretty good to have a deal like that. maybe good for a race car then, maybe
not for road... i don't know what mine are. they're red, but they don't say anything on them
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twybrow
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| posted on 24/3/10 at 03:56 PM |
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Mr Procomp said to me that Protec were the best, with GAZ the next closest in terms of quality. he didn't have a lot of positive comments to say
about AVO shox...
did you speak to Gaz re the rustyness? I have found them to be incredibly good at customer service...
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mookaloid
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| posted on 24/3/10 at 04:30 PM |
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Protec for me 
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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minitici
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| posted on 24/3/10 at 04:45 PM |
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Another vote for Protech
Like these double adjustables I just got
 
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scootz
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| posted on 24/3/10 at 04:47 PM |
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I'm feeling the love for Protech... wonder if I should just hold on until Stoneleigh and see if they're doing any deals!
It's Evolution Baby!
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turbodisplay
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| posted on 24/3/10 at 04:49 PM |
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I bought gaz, mine leak oil as well. I would go for protech not much more, seem lighter and seem better.
Darren
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scootz
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| posted on 24/3/10 at 04:52 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by minitici
Another vote for Protech
Like these double adjustables I just got
Do you mind me asking how much they were?
It's Evolution Baby!
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megastu
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| posted on 24/3/10 at 05:30 PM |
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What about Nitrons,i've got them on my car easy to set up and look ace !!!
"Its a bike with four wheels "
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jeffw
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| posted on 24/3/10 at 05:44 PM |
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If I give you the open and closed lengths can you get some double adjustables and then sell them to me later in the year Scootz
What are you fitting them to ? I have Protechs on my Phoenix and they are very nice, as is the customer support.
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scootz
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| posted on 24/3/10 at 06:25 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by megastu
What about Nitrons,i've got them on my car easy to set up and look ace !!!
Too pricey...
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 24/3/10 at 06:43 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scootz
I'm feeling the love for Protech... wonder if I should just hold on until Stoneleigh and see if they're doing any deals!
I'd say speak to Matt at Procomp and get them properly valved to suit the weight of your car. Thats worth more than any discount to me which at
the price they are isnt going to be huge really. Collection at Stoneleigh from Matt will probably save you in postage what you may get in discount
unless they carry stocks at the show.
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scootz
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| posted on 24/3/10 at 06:48 PM |
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Cheers Paul... will give Procomp a buzz in advance.
It's Evolution Baby!
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Brommers
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| posted on 24/3/10 at 09:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by megastu
What about Nitrons,i've got them on my car easy to set up and look ace !!!
This is what happened to one of my Nitron dampers.
The customer service I didn't receive also would prevent me from recommending
them...
ProTechs all the way for me.
[Edited on 24/3/10 by Brommers]
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scootz
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| posted on 24/3/10 at 09:39 PM |
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Ouch!
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 24/3/10 at 09:43 PM |
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Protech's (and Matt to Dyno them for you)
Go double adjustable if you fancy splashing out a bit...
I dislike Gaz's - If you get to Stoneleigh before you buy any, then just turn the adjuster knob on the two brands and you will immediately go
for the protech's!
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wilkingj
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| posted on 24/3/10 at 09:56 PM |
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I got GAZ's...
Now I am getting worried
Mine have been on for 3 years, and are fine.
Only difference is mine are 2.25" instead of 1.9" ones. They only just fit th Viento.
Dont know if that makes any difference.
Cheers
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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