What shocks specifically sorry really need help with this.

[CTWV50]

OK I'm ordering Gaz shocks from rallydesign and there web ordering site is missing the section I need so I got a catalogue today.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5463/7159842066_a658c8186b_b.jpg

Which has me completely confused. The image shows shocks without springs and three different types. So I assume you have to order springs separate, and do so on ebay. I then spot at the bottom about when ordering to spec spring. I do some checking and find that they come with bloody springs in the price.:mad: So am now trying to get money back for springs ordered.

Anyhow I know I want 14' - 9.5' shocks all round but which ones, bearing or bushed? I think I now understand I want bush meaning a bush in the top hole not a bearing but whats with the other image of the big shock, that one isn't even in the table below is it??

Anyway could someone please tell me if...

140/095 B12

is the correct one as I've already made one cockup and don't want to do so again!?

Thanks

:confused:

[CTWV50]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8013/7159974998_5bd2a8a427_b.jpg

See what I mean! b'stards trying to confuse my easily confused mind.:(

[shh120m]

Chris,

Dont order just yet, as the mx5 uses slighty different shock/spring legnth to the book spec, especially on the rear , but i cant remember off the top of my head, il double check and post it up as soon as i get to work in the morning

[CTWV50]

OK thanks Nathan. Not ordering till Thursday.

[SeriesLandy]

Try Damper Tech (http://www.dampertech.co.uk/contact.html), thats where I got mine as they might be cheaper (worth a call).

[baz-r]

It's more simple than you think relay :)
You pick the open/closed length then the style of eyelet needed then its up to you what body/spring dia you go for then pick spring dia, length, weight.

A std sierra based car only needs 14-9.5" bush ended shocks
You need to select springs to suit your build relay

[CTWV50]

OK confused again. What model of coil overs are correct? GP, GS, GHA??

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

[SeriesLandy]

Give them a ring, say your building a Haynes roadster an he will sell you the correct ones. Just say what rate shocks you want.
No faffing with models ect.

[baz-r]

140/095B12 in std or gold will be fine for a sierra based roadster

[CTWV50]

OK just to end this thread for anyone looking in the future. An mx-5 Saturn/NTS build requires....

Front 350-400lb 8" length 1.9" ID springs. I got some on ebay in black from JJC for about £50 inc vat the pair. Shocks can be either 13" open 8" closed with a 1 inch extension to the shock or as I have bought 14" open 9.5" closed I got mine from rallydesgin for £60 inc Vat each.

Rear 200-250lb 7" length 1.9" ID springs. Again I got some on ebay in black from demontweaks for around £50 a pair. Shocks as advised by Nathan, should be 12" open 9" closed. I got Gaz again from rallydesign 12" open 8.5" closed. If you order from rallydesign you want to order.

Universal bush eye top and bottom.
2x 140/095/B12
2x 120/085/B12


So the whole lot cost about £340-350 delivered inc a c-spanner for adjustment. If you don't mind yellow springs you can knock £35 off that price getting your springs from Nathan/NTS or rallydesign. Note that rallydesign don't do 400lb 8" 1.9ID springs only 350lb.

If you don't want to take a chance and want to be sure you get exactly what is recommended then go to Nathan and get a full setup from him. I'm skint so I took my chances.

HTH.

Chris

[CTWV50]

TADA!!:D

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8026/7197034770_e8666fa353_b.jpg

[Not Anumber]

I need to get hold of a C spanner for my Protech shocks. Any idea what size to get ?

[Dualist]

TADA!!:D

Nice shocks.
I'm surprised that you have one adjusting nut and not another for a lock off like bike shocks have (unless there is a grub screw lock off in the nut).

[ozzy1]

C spanner;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Coilover-C-Spanner-Shock-Rally-Race-Brisca-Kit-Car-/330732592630?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4d0132ddf6

I'm surprised that you have one adjusting nut and not another for a lock off like bike shocks have (unless there is a grub screw lock off in the nut).
Yes there is a grub screw.

[CTWV50]

http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=15129&osCsid=pv7cg55hfdm9aufoba0pbaudh6

I'm so glad this part of the car is now paid for. Thanks to eBay!

[baz-r]

even luckyer i have 4-5 proper britool c spaners all given to me for free :D