Which shocks AVO or Gaz Golds?
Discussion
I'm looking to purchase some suspension for my GT40 project, the manufacturer are selling the AVO shocks for around £700.00 but I have been quoted £550.00 for a set of Gaz golds, both sets are 2" shocks with 2 1/4" springs. Obviously there s a price difference but s there a difference in quality? I don't want to save a couple of hundred quid and regret it later!
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
FlossyThePig said:
Are the cheaper ones setup for the car you are building?
They are exactly the same as in :X2 15" open, 10" closed with spherical bearings 2" shocks
X2 2 1/4" springs rated at 350lb
X2 14" open, 9 1/2" closed with poly bushes 2" shocks
X2 2 1/4" springs rated at 275lb.
So yes unless I'm missing something?
Edited by Hoonigan on Sunday 7th July 21:29
Martin A said:
If you want the best, call these guys. The best improvement I ever made to my car was splashing out on top quality dampers.
http://www.penskeshocks.co.uk/car/dampers/
Sadly budget is key hence my post, I'm building my dream car but on a budget http://www.penskeshocks.co.uk/car/dampers/
in years to come a lot of bits will get upgraded I'm sure but initial costs need to be kept sensible, but as I said I don't want to save £200.00 and end up with crap handling...
Turn7 said:
No probs.
I would have thought the budget in a GT40 build would allow for Ohlins/Penske/similar though ?
Not sure Id go for the lower end of the market in a good GT40....
As I said above, "building my dream car but on an budget". I will happily accept donations but failing that shocks and springs need to come in <£700.00! I am spending my money on things that can't be swapped at a later date with relative ease. I'm still looking at throwing well north of 35k at it and for me that is a fI would have thought the budget in a GT40 build would allow for Ohlins/Penske/similar though ?
Not sure Id go for the lower end of the market in a good GT40....
k load of money....FlossyThePig said:
Hoonigan said:
FlossyThePig said:
Are the cheaper ones setup for the car you are building?
They are exactly the same as in :X2 15" open, 10" closed with spherical bearings 2" shocks
X2 2 1/4" springs rated at 350lb
X2 14" open, 9 1/2" closed with poly bushes 2" shocks
X2 2 1/4" springs rated at 275lb.
So yes unless I'm missing something?
CorseChris said:
The valving is important as well - needs to be set up for the car and the intended use ideally.
That is exactly what I was referring to. It is what you can't always see that can be more important.Cheers
Holy thread resurrection Batman...
Well I gave just ordered a set of these,though obviously being made and valved for a GT40 not a Caterham as per the link, I just couldn't bring myself to fit the AVO's or Gaz.
https://www.meteormotorsport.com/shop/caterham/qua...
They are sooo pretty
Well I gave just ordered a set of these,though obviously being made and valved for a GT40 not a Caterham as per the link, I just couldn't bring myself to fit the AVO's or Gaz.
https://www.meteormotorsport.com/shop/caterham/qua...
They are sooo pretty
Edited by Hoonigan on Sunday 19th October 00:38
43655 said:
They are stunning, never heard of the company though.
Hope they work well for you
Cheers, they are a local company to me and being able to got to the workshop, meet the staff, see and feel the product is everything to me, I fact I would pay a premium for that that alone. The product is all made in house, fully rebuildable and upgradable and only 25mins from my front door do a no brainer really... Hope they work well for you
I did actually buy a set of steel AVO's but the moment I held them in my hand I knew they were not going on the car, these shocks are truly a beautiful work of art and reputably top notch bit of kit, which I have no doubt will out perform my ability, I can't wait to receive and get them fitted.
Here's a link about them...
http://www.quantumracing.co.uk/about
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