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Rickardo
24-04-10, 06:34 PM
I'm after a set of Coilovers for my Egg.

I'm after a set i can use for 50weeks of the year just driving to work and generally messing about that aren't too harsh..

Then for 2 weeks of the year and the odd trackday, be able to preform well.

I know the Gaz ones are good, what are Konis etc etc like.

What sort of poundage should the front springs be.. It's running a C20xe.

Will i have to stitch weld the rear turrets?? It is stripped, no rear seats..

And, finally if anybody has any for sale, please PM me.

Thanks

Rick
craig green
24-04-10, 06:58 PM
I cant rate the GAZ stuff highly enough. My Nova was dogged with various crap sus setups over the years. I had 275lb fr springs & 175lb rears. Great on the road & I'd imagine good on track. Not harsh, well damped yet roll-less when chucked through bends & roundabouts.

Anything else will not come close in terms of VFM IMO, seeing you are a club member,
Adam
24-04-10, 07:01 PM
Gaz are fooking spot on tbh.
If you use the car a lot on the road then id go for something like 250-275 fronts, and 200 rears.
Rickardo
24-04-10, 07:12 PM
Gaz are fooking spot on tbh.
If you use the car a lot on the road then id go for something like 250-275 fronts, and 200 rears.

Ad, it's my daily as you know..

Just sent an email to Gaz.

I'll see what they offer.. :thumb:
craig green
24-04-10, 07:23 PM
If you want 'club' prices, see the link in the club section & speak to the chap that is aware of the club offer at GAZ. I specified my spring rates & got them to my liking rather than off the shelf.
Adam
24-04-10, 07:27 PM
I wouldnt go too high on the spring poundage then!
Rickardo
30-04-10, 06:16 PM
Spoke to Mark @ Gaz, got some ordered..

Thanks for all your advice. :thumb:
Stuart
30-04-10, 07:29 PM
what did you pay for them?
Rickardo
30-04-10, 08:08 PM
More than I wanted too Stuart. lol
Stuart
30-04-10, 08:11 PM
was it the same at the club price?
Rickardo
30-04-10, 08:15 PM
Tbh, I totally forgot about the discount when I ordered them. They cost just over £500.
Graeme
30-04-10, 08:16 PM
Omfg including top mounts?
Rickardo
30-04-10, 08:17 PM
No. :cry:
Graeme
30-04-10, 08:27 PM
You got bummed unless you got a set of golds mega cheap
Rickardo
30-04-10, 08:34 PM
I've ordered a set of Gaz GHA 310.

Just mailed Gaz, probably get me nowhere.

I ordered them whilst working, so totally forgot about the discount. :wall:
Stuart
30-04-10, 09:06 PM
despite craigs post lol
craig green
30-04-10, 09:30 PM
Ah, well could be worse, you could be paying the RRP for a set of SPAX coilundies.
Rickardo
30-04-10, 09:38 PM
despite craigs post lol

I know.. i'm a TIT..
Benn
30-04-10, 09:56 PM
Gaz are the best i've used (avo,fk, spax and such) Can tell enough people to use them.

I got mine tho from Rally Design, before the discount on here and before you could buy direct. Cost be a 99ice cream short of £600.
Rickardo
30-04-10, 10:01 PM
Tbh, i wanted the best i could afford..I could of bought alot cheaper ( ****e) ones off the bay.



If i've lost £40 or £50 discount, then meh... so be it.. Its only pieces of paper. lol

Hopefully have them in a couple of weeks.
craig green
30-04-10, 10:06 PM
Rickardo, try & speak to the guy you spoke to & explain the discount slipped your mind in the heat of the moment on the phone. Got to be worth a try & a phone call for that specific purpose will indicate how serious you are at getting the club deal.
Andy
01-05-10, 08:22 AM
Agreed,worst that can happen is he says no.............