suspension

[tony 69]

Hi guys may be a strange question but was the suspension made for the tvr chassis or like most things taken from another car.

Im looking for new coilovers for my s1 but was wondering if I would get a better selection if I could get something listed under something other than a tvr

cheers

[tony 69]

I've read the wiki and gaz are rated well for the lower price area and nitos for the higher price side but others mentioned don't seem to come highly recommended

[tony 69]

I wasn't sure whether they would they be ok after the recon as I didn't know if they were any good in the first place.
The car is only for road use but I do corner hard lol. I have read about the s2 upgrade but how much difference does this make to a road car

Cheers

[tony 69]

Ok so if I'm understanding this right original springs have no height adjustment however than can be stiffened to make it handle a bit less spongy even on original shocks and springs. So if I had them reconed they would make a nice spring set up for a road car, I do understand that there not good for track use but I don't do that anyway. I agree if changing them is my option most people have chosen the gaz route so they must be pretty good for this application

cheers

[tony 69]

I think I will contact the company you used to referb yours and get a price off them.

I do need a certain amount of height as I have a very steep drive which used to end in tears for the old 28 capri's exhaust if not taken at right angle lol. I know a good powder coater near me so i'll also get a price from him. Can I have the strut part powder coated do you know without the risk of damage

[tony 69]

ok I've spoken to a local powder coater and he says they go to 180 degrees so this may well not be a good idea.


Ive also spoken to shaun at sp supension and he says I need the shock part number but as mine is wrapped up waiting to be next in garage I think this may have to wait till then. So I'll move on and start lookng for a good bush set for the arms rack etc. Always something else lol