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markmcgivern
21-01-11, 06:20 PM
i have a nova gte replica, 1ltr shell

Its currently on gmax suspension (horrible)!!!!!
Im thinking of getting spax RSX but just wanted to know your opinions and what you think is good suspension

Cheers Peeps
General Baxter
21-01-11, 06:21 PM
it all depends on budget and type of use
davidfox280585
21-01-11, 06:22 PM
spax rsx adjustables here on my xe but its harsh on the softest setting but handles well
Mieran
21-01-11, 06:22 PM
Youre a club member you can get GAZ for discounted price, thats what I bought.
markmcgivern
21-01-11, 06:26 PM
Youre a club member you can get GAZ for discounted price, thats what I bought.

price is irrelevant, I want adjustable height and damping but like someone has just posted, spax rsx are harsh on softest settings which is a bit daft! Anyone know what Gaz are like?
General Baxter
21-01-11, 06:26 PM
well around 80% of us, use gaz lol
markmcgivern
21-01-11, 06:28 PM
well around 80% of us, use gaz lol

You answered my question then! thanks, 80% is saying something
must be good:thumb:
Mieran
21-01-11, 06:30 PM
I had Spax RSX, wasn't that hard tbh but I only bought it because it was 2nd hand and cheap, brand new deffo would go for GAZ.

You can specify what spring rate etc you want too with GAZ. :thumb:
bmw156
21-01-11, 06:30 PM
i have been in a nova with spax on and my god it was harsh.

just got a set of gax for the chevette. not on yet though lol
Iain
21-01-11, 06:51 PM
price is irrelevant
http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/product_info.mhtml?product=3940921 :thumb:

Gaz were good on my 1.6, as said specify the spring rates etc to suit your setup which is nice.
General Baxter
21-01-11, 07:06 PM
i can go 1 better, how about just some 35mm springs lmao
http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/product_info.mhtml?product=444395
MattBrown
21-01-11, 07:33 PM
If you afford it, go for the Ali bodied Gaz golds, as spider to the £410 stuff.

But, £720 for some suspension is a lot of money!
Dayle_
21-01-11, 07:35 PM
You could always go 3way Proflex for about £1k a corner lol
robg2
21-01-11, 08:16 PM
Nova GTE road rally car:
Koni adjustables on the front
Bilstein non-adjustables on the back
Unknown make springs, but supposedly 'Spax Road Sport'.

Standard anti-roll bars & rear frame (it's a proper GTE, not a replica). Standard bushes. Standard top mounts.

All this was fitted by the last owner, who converted from chav chariot to decent motorsport car.

Handling - great!!!
robg2
21-01-11, 08:18 PM
It's not lowered much either, which to me is important.