JoelP
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| posted on 28/6/24 at 02:21 PM |
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Are these coilovers suitable for a locost?
Mine and bodged, welded and seized. I'm wanting to replace the shock and just put my existing springs on them. Do these look suitable, in terms
of damping for a light car? Sizes are correct, subject to a double check...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225863733018?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=i45uPG0sRfO&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=yQErn8OURaO
&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Cheers!
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JAG
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| posted on 28/6/24 at 03:25 PM |
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Yes - if they are physically suitable (length, bolt sizes, bushes etc...) then they will do what you want.
Are they any 'good'?
That's a much more difficult question to answer. I have realised that many off-the-shelf dampers simply aren't suitable for very light cars
like Locosts/Se7ens etc... I have AVO dampers on my car, I thought they would be good and a nice tuneable damper. What I have found is that the range
of adjustment is not sufficient to allow me to reduce the damping to suit my Locost. All four are on the minimum setting and the car is still very
stiff. This shows itself as jittery handling and compromised grip and road holding.
If I were buying again, and I will be soon, then I would buy from Procomp Motorsport. Simply because they can set up your dampers to suit your car via
their 'Shock Dyno' facility: Procomp Shock Dyno Service
Justin
Who is this super hero? Sarge? ...No.
Rosemary, the telephone operator? ...No.
Penry, the mild-mannered janitor? ...Could be!
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JoelP
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| posted on 28/6/24 at 05:28 PM |
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I too would be going straight to ProComp, but unfortunately Matt passed away last month 
quote:
Originally posted by JAG
Yes - if they are physically suitable (length, bolt sizes, bushes etc...) then they will do what you want.
Are they any 'good'?
That's a much more difficult question to answer. I have realised that many off-the-shelf dampers simply aren't suitable for very light cars
like Locosts/Se7ens etc... I have AVO dampers on my car, I thought they would be good and a nice tuneable damper. What I have found is that the range
of adjustment is not sufficient to allow me to reduce the damping to suit my Locost. All four are on the minimum setting and the car is still very
stiff. This shows itself as jittery handling and compromised grip and road holding.
If I were buying again, and I will be soon, then I would buy from Procomp Motorsport. Simply because they can set up your dampers to suit your car via
their 'Shock Dyno' facility: Procomp Shock Dyno Service
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shindha
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| posted on 29/6/24 at 06:43 AM |
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Speak to Spax, Tony the owner is very approachable and drives a westfield himself. I bought my springs and dampers from him.
Spax
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40inches
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| posted on 29/6/24 at 10:27 AM |
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Protech themselves have a very good customer service.
I bought a second hand set from MK, Protech rebuilt and revalved them for £30 each 
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JAG
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| posted on 30/6/24 at 09:49 AM |
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I too would be going straight to ProComp, but unfortunately Matt passed away last month
Hmm does that mean that they've stopped business completely or just until they get 'sorted'?
I'm not being callous, I'm sure his family will want time to sort things out, but I wonder if the business will continue in someone
else's hands 
Justin
Who is this super hero? Sarge? ...No.
Rosemary, the telephone operator? ...No.
Penry, the mild-mannered janitor? ...Could be!
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JoelP
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| posted on 30/6/24 at 12:44 PM |
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A valid point. Depends how much of a one man band out was. I've no idea if there were others working there who will carry on.
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Originally posted by JAG
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I too would be going straight to ProComp, but unfortunately Matt passed away last month
Hmm does that mean that they've stopped business completely or just until they get 'sorted'?
I'm not being callous, I'm sure his family will want time to sort things out, but I wonder if the business will continue in someone
else's hands
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motorcycle_mayhem
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| posted on 30/6/24 at 02:48 PM |
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I still have the Protech alloy shocks on the right, the AVO's have gone.
If they're what you're after, drop me a line.
 
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JoelP
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| posted on 30/6/24 at 03:12 PM |
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I'll have them please, if you'd consider posting? Springs too, though I've no idea what rate I really need. Do you happen to know what
poundage would suit the front of a standard dimension pinto locost? Was just going to reuse my old springs, but new is maybe better anyway...
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JoelP
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| posted on 30/6/24 at 03:14 PM |
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Actually, I've got a friend in Leicester who passes every week. I'll check if he could pick up...
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JAG
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| posted on 1/7/24 at 07:04 AM |
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I have a standard Locost with an Escort live axle.
I have 250lb front springs and 150lb rear springs. As recommended by Ian Grey of STM - back in 2004'ish 
Justin
Who is this super hero? Sarge? ...No.
Rosemary, the telephone operator? ...No.
Penry, the mild-mannered janitor? ...Could be!
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JoelP
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| posted on 1/7/24 at 10:53 AM |
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Thanks Justin!
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