What shocks?

[robo]

I found some shocks in the worshop off a jag back end xj12/6 they to are 13" open and 9" closed. Coil overs but non adjustable. Before i get shouted down i was thinking that they might be an ok stop gap for those not ready to pay shed loads for a spax/gaz/protec coil over set up. Jaguar supply plastic shims to tailor the ride height and they are cheap second hand, springs are easily avaiable in different rates.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-X-JAGUAR...item1c1f45b429

Bob

[MikeB]

I guess if the open closed lengths are a match they will fit and get you iva'd
But as a jag would weigh a lot more than a 7 I would guess the damper rates would be very high, giving a harsh skittish ride.
I'm sure someone could revalve them?

So for four new ones with springs you'd be up at £200 against £300-350 for a decent set. If the jag ones are the way forward to get you running I'd probably get some cheap second hand ones and put the £200 towards some proper coilovers when funds allow.

I'm sure its been said before, these car are all about the handling, but each ones tailored for each owner in terms of price, perforamce, spec so make it your own, as long as your happy with it thats the important thing

[Johno]

Hi guys,
Thanks for the info, been some interesting comments. Hopefully this weekend will get a chance to look around for some on the net, so if anybody has a site to check out please let me know.
Can't wait to get a rolling chassis on the go. Tacked my suspension mounts on today and its starting to resemble a car......

Johno

[brainbug007]

Must say it was great once I got mine rolling. Did really make it look like a car My avatar is still my 1st proper pic of the car once I rolled it out the garage for the 1st time. I would seriously consider saturn though for your shocks & springs. I got mine on a group by and there wasn't really a big difference in the price, plus you'll get really good service as well

[baz-r]

or go to rallydesign and save yourself a packet

[DRCorsa]

I will most probably buy a set of GAZ shocks from Rally Design, as they seem to be as cheap as possible there. A full set with springs plus VAT is something like 315GBP. The question is, can i miss the 1" extension rods and get the 14"-9.5" ones? Anyone tried this before?

[baz-r]

Originally Posted by DRCorsa

I will most probably buy a set of GAZ shocks from Rally Design, as they seem to be as cheap as possible there. A full set with springs plus VAT is something like 315GBP. The question is, can i miss the 1" extension rods and get the 14"-9.5" ones? Anyone tried this before?

as i have said i have 14-9.5's and i have not had my roadster finished yet but are dimentionaly the same and have had them fitted in my chassis.
dont forget the spring is more likely to need to be longer.
iirc i had 350lb 8" for the front (car engine) and went for 220lb 9" for the rear
the std car was 13-9" shocks +1" extension with a 8" spring (350lb f 200lb r) but as people have pointed out the spring in the front was set nearly as low as it could go with std ride hight.
this is why when i was selecting a longer shock i only got a longer spring for the rears so both sets would be mid way in the ajustment.

[ayjay]

Originally Posted by DRCorsa

I will most probably buy a set of GAZ shocks from Rally Design, as they seem to be as cheap as possible there. A full set with springs plus VAT is something like 315GBP. The question is, can i miss the 1" extension rods and get the 14"-9.5" ones? Anyone tried this before?

Thats what mine are from RD