dampers

[squbti]

hi all , does any one know where i could get a good(not too expensev) set of coilovers for my roadster?
thanks
samy

[Tatey]

I think the cheapest you'll get is about £90-£100 per corner. SSC are currently selling Dampertech shocks, which are supposed to be better quality than Gaz shocks.

[twinturbo]

Yeah, they offer a selection of springs too.

TT

[twinturbo]

Other than that your watching the usual places for second hand ( used or unused ) an competing with everone else trying not to spend £400... If you get em cheap your one of the lucky ones ;)

TT

[squbti]

I was thinking of spending around 400 so that sounds ok. does anyone have the contact info ,website, phone number ..... to a company selling them?
thanks
samy

[dogwood]

http://www.dampertech.co.uk/

[twinturbo]

www.saturnsportscars.co.uk

TT

[spud69]

Hello,

Saturn can supply the Dampertech Protech dampers but the springs are expensive from Dampertech trade price, i have found another supplier for springs but at the moment they can only supply 175, 250, 300 or 350lbs. Not 200 for the rear - although i find 250lbs much better. I will have some more info on Monday and be able to update the price list.

There is also a lot more Haynes relevant items ready to go on the site. Also please not that Saturn is not yet VAT registered so you don't need to add any VAT onto the prices.

BTW Protech are the dampers to go for, bit more expensive than Gaz but worth the invesment.

Regards.....AndyH

[Janne E]

Andy are planing to stock spring at 400,450 or 500lbs.
At the moment I have 350lbs in front but then I did the first SFRO (IVA) hi said it was to soft....
So I need springs at 450lbs
Maybe you can have steeringrack for LHD they have a 2.4 rack at R.D, you don´t must have them in stock but if have at the website....

Cheers Janne

[spud69]

Andy are planing to stock spring at 400,450 or 500lbs.
At the moment I have 350lbs in front but then I did the first SFRO (IVA) hi said it was to soft....
So I need springs at 450lbs
Maybe you can have steeringrack for LHD they have a 2.4 rack at R.D, you don´t must have them in stock but if have at the website....

Cheers Janne

I'm not sure what the 1.9"x8" springs go upto Janne but i will find out on Monday. For the rack i will be stocking some but need to order a minimum but they can be mixed so i can certainly order a LHD with the rest.

Think i'll put a 2.4 on my car at the same time.

[dogwood]

I know Rally Design do the heavier springs.
Up to 650 in the 1.9" :eek:

Now that's some heavy motor:D

[dogwood]

Not wanting to hijack, but

Spud, was it you that posted a while ago about fitting 250lb springs to the back? I did a search, but can't find it.
If ya got a link it would help, coz I'm defo going to put on heavier springs to support my Lardy :eek:

David

[spud69]

Hello Dave,

here's the link:
http://www.haynes.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=3137&highlight=recommended+upgrades
I'm 16st, and the car does feel much more planted on the rear with the heavier springs on.

AndyH

[dogwood]

Cheers mate..:D

David

[squbti]

hey Janne, what spring were you told by the sfro guy you should have & what springs do you have in the back?
thanks
samy

[squbti]

what size dampers do i need in the back? is it also 13" or should i have 14"?
thanks

[spud69]

what size dampers do i need in the back? is it also 13" or should i have 14"?
thanks

They are the same as the front squbti - 13" dampers with a 1" top hat + 8" springs

AndyH

[Janne E]

AndyH!

Did you find any 8 springs 400,450 or 500lbs???

Janne

[spud69]

Hello Janne,

Rally designs don't do them in 1.9" x 8" but Dampertech think they may be able to get some.

Cheers....AndyH