Alternative dampers.

[phazed]

Without starting the big, big debate on what's best I would like to know what alternatives there are to the usual suspects.

I'm looking for a set that can be used for road and with a leaning to good handling on track.

They will run Eibach springs, have adjustable spring seats and be at least one way adjustable for damping.

We know about GAZ and Nitron but is there a tried and tested sensibly priced alternative?

[SILICONEKID346HP]

ole vic likes these ..

http://www.thetvrshop.com/TVR/Parts_details/TVR%20...

http://www.racinggreentvr.com/parts-news/Fabulous-...

I don`t know why the Bilsteins do not come with adjustable damping because i like the idea of having only three height settings and they are monos ..

Why not be the first and try these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Spax-RSX-Coilover-Kit-Fo...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-Griffith-Chimaera-Bi...



If you want to spend more

http://www.aurok.com/sus_dampers.html.

http://en.intraxracing.nl/merken/tvr/griffith,-gri...

Edited by SILICONEKID346HP on Wednesday 23 April 10:04

Edited by SILICONEKID346HP on Wednesday 23 April 10:24

[spend]

I think what you really want is different damper+springs for road & track... Most problems seem to be about finding a compromise.

& TBH whatever folks rave about any damper it is only ever going to have a limited range of operation (unless an electronic active suspension I guess) and you have to live within those limits?

[Ab Shocks]

Have you considered the Gaz TA because they are infinitely adjustable in comparison to the various Monotube offerings and give independent bump and rebound adjustment.

[phazed]

Ab Shocks said:

Have you considered the Gaz TA because they are infinitely adjustable in comparison to the various Monotube offerings and give independent bump and rebound adjustment.

Tell me more please

[phazed]

phazed said:

Ab Shocks said:

Have you considered the Gaz TA because they are infinitely adjustable in comparison to the various Monotube offerings and give independent bump and rebound adjustment.

Tell me more please

Do you mean "DA" Derek?

[griffdude]

SILICONEKID346HP said:

I don`t know why the Bilsteins do not come with adjustable damping

Bilstiens do come with adjustable damping, alloy bodied & variable platform. I have had a set on my Griff for 12 years now (& they cost £40/corner to be rebuilt).
Rumour has it that Nitron use Bilstein valves anyway.

[Ab Shocks]

phazed said:

Tell me more please

Have a look on Absolutely Shocks.com
They are called DA on there which will be changed.
400lb of rebound adjustment and 200lb of bump which gives a massive adjustment range.

[phazed]

They are priced a little less then Monos.

Are you saying that these are quite suitable for track days/ road use?

Are they better then the Monos in that respect?

[Ab Shocks]

phazed said:

They are priced a little less then Monos.

Are you saying that these are quite suitable for track days/ road use?

Are they better then the Monos in that respect?

You really can have the car like your favourite armchair or hardcore track on 375/450 springs

[spitfire4v8]

You should have come see me at Burghley Peter, I had the Protech double adjustable on a test rig on my stand.

[Alexdaredevils]

Not cheap but ohlins never get a bad report,

[Quinny]

SILICONEKID346HP said:

I don`t know why the Bilsteins do not come with adjustable damping

Perhaps they just don't need it

[Ab Shocks]

spitfire4v8 said:

You should have come see me at Burghley Peter, I had the Protech double adjustable on a test rig on my stand.

I didn't know you were there Joo, I would have come over to see you

[Ab Shocks]

phazed said:

They are priced a little less then Monos.

Are you saying that these are quite suitable for track days/ road use?

Are they better then the Monos in that respect?

With options for single and double adjustable twin tube shocks and single adjustable monotube shocks GAZ are offering options for everybody but a chat on usage of car with me is probably a good idea

[SILICONEKID346HP]

Why is it i love my Nitrons even with 250/325 springs ? I had three other types which you all know about and i hated them .

Just hope they have better offerings !