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26th August 2012, 18:27
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Opinions about the GAZ Coilovers.
Hi,did anyone try these coilovers?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GAZ-COILOV...#ht_1690wt_906
I'm not looking for any comfort but for a coilover that offers a very good roadholding overall.
Thanks in advance.
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26th August 2012, 18:30
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I had a set mate very good in my opinion.
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26th August 2012, 18:34
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They're good for a budget setup,
I preferred them to ast's etc
It's all about picking the right spring rates tbh
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26th August 2012, 18:43
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Good IMO better the other budget stuff,
Dont buy them can get them £100 cheaper elsewear mate
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26th August 2012, 18:52
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Gaz is the best value for money, ast is twice as expensive but not twice as good, ast internals are same as leda....
Gaz ftw imo :-)
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26th August 2012, 19:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cam
Good IMO better the other budget stuff,
Dont buy them can get them £100 cheaper elsewear mate
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No worries,i'm not planning to get them that soon,where did you find them at 100£ cheaper? Thanks.
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26th August 2012, 19:18
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Very good! the handling is brilliant compared to my old over on standard dampers and 60mm springs and I thought that was good!
A nice sweeping corner by mine I used to be able to take around 35-40 and It started to slide abit, where was now with my 106 on Gaz coilovers it'll go round that corner easily 50mph +
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26th August 2012, 19:18
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What about rolling in corners? better than the original's Saxò dumper/springs?
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Originally Posted by greyjasper51
Gaz is the best value for money, ast is twice as expensive but not twice as good, ast internals are same as leda....
Gaz ftw imo :-)
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Sorry i can't use the option to say "thanks" to your post,guess i've to wait a certain time to give more than 3 thanks.
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26th August 2012, 19:34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by VeiRoN
What about rolling in corners? better than the original's Saxò dumper/springs?
Sorry i can't use the option to say "thanks" to your post,guess i've to wait a certain time to give more than 3 thanks.
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You get 3 a day i think... And depends on spring rates... 200lbs-225lbs should stop the roll ;-)
Will be expensive to put your fillings back in tho :-) especially on uk roads!!
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26th August 2012, 19:34
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What about the leaking dampers under hard cornering?
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26th August 2012, 19:35
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I live in Italy/Rome. 
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26th August 2012, 19:48
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i have gaz coilovers and think theyre very good
even running fairly low it handles pretty well
bit firm mind you, but it doesnt bother me
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26th August 2012, 20:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by greyjasper51
You get 3 a day i think... And depends on spring rates... 200lbs-225lbs should stop the roll ;-)
Will be expensive to put your fillings back in tho :-) especially on uk roads!!
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You should try 350 lbs they are for the hardcore had them as a daily for 2 years
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26th August 2012, 22:46
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I am saving for these too
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26th August 2012, 23:03
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That's nice.
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26th August 2012, 23:05
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That's nice.
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Im glad you think so
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26th August 2012, 23:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gazza808
They're good for a budget setup,
I preferred them to ast's etc
It's all about picking the right spring rates tbh
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So it doesn't come with springs? I've heard this said a few times and a few sitws say "We can supply springs"
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27th August 2012, 06:51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by greyjasper51
You get 3 a day i think... And depends on spring rates... 200lbs-225lbs should stop the roll ;-)
Will be expensive to put your fillings back in tho :-) especially on uk roads!!
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I tell you now on track that spring rating your still get body roll. Have to be a bit heavier spring rating in my experience on the track with my Saxo. Trying different spring lb on the track.
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27th August 2012, 06:53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by logic_guy
So it doesn't come with springs? I've heard this said a few times and a few sitws say "We can supply springs"
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Should come with spring normally can pick which lbs spring you want, also remember rear torsion bars and balance front to rear. If you want a good handling car 
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27th August 2012, 07:14
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Id go ast.
Gaz go rusty, mine are still shiny 2 years on, work just fine, very comfy.
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