Discussion
So, I bet this has been done to death, but is there a consensus as to the best shocks for a Tuscan S?
I've got Gaz Golds on now, but they're not great.
I have the suspension set up and geometry done at the weekend by a very good specialist, and the car is far, far better now; But not nearly as good as it should be - according to the specialist, and according to me who also drives a Cerb - which is much better.
The guy at OPH says the Gaz's are running too close to their bump stops, and you can't adjust them higher without the car being too high. The adjustment is also a compromise, apparently.
So - any thoughts please? Has anyone REALLY got a Tuscan S well planted and sorted?
Ta as always.
Andy.
I've got Gaz Golds on now, but they're not great.
I have the suspension set up and geometry done at the weekend by a very good specialist, and the car is far, far better now; But not nearly as good as it should be - according to the specialist, and according to me who also drives a Cerb - which is much better.
The guy at OPH says the Gaz's are running too close to their bump stops, and you can't adjust them higher without the car being too high. The adjustment is also a compromise, apparently.
So - any thoughts please? Has anyone REALLY got a Tuscan S well planted and sorted?
Ta as always.
Andy.
I've got Gaz Golds on now, but they're not great.
I have the suspension set up and geometry done at the weekend by a very good specialist, and the car is far, far better now; But not nearly as good as it should be - according to the specialist, and according to me who also drives a Cerb - which is much better.
The guy at OPH says the Gaz's are running too close to their bump stops, and you can't adjust them higher without the car being too high. The adjustment is also a compromise, apparently.
Fully agreed from my side, Gaz are better that standard bilsteins, but far away
from optimum. Too short way for movements, if you jack up the car, the springs are loose, this cannot be the correct way.
But Nitrons are sooo expensive.
Uwe
I have the suspension set up and geometry done at the weekend by a very good specialist, and the car is far, far better now; But not nearly as good as it should be - according to the specialist, and according to me who also drives a Cerb - which is much better.
The guy at OPH says the Gaz's are running too close to their bump stops, and you can't adjust them higher without the car being too high. The adjustment is also a compromise, apparently.
Fully agreed from my side, Gaz are better that standard bilsteins, but far away
from optimum. Too short way for movements, if you jack up the car, the springs are loose, this cannot be the correct way.
But Nitrons are sooo expensive.
Uwe
had mine fitted with Gaz Golds in April by Topcats Racing. On Friday I had the rears replaced under warranty as they had stopped damping !
Spoke about alternative shocks and was talked out of others for fast road and general track use. The Nitrons are apparently great for full track use.
I do agree that the back end is still about "bouncy" but overall I'm pleased with them over the billsteins.
Spoke about alternative shocks and was talked out of others for fast road and general track use. The Nitrons are apparently great for full track use.
I do agree that the back end is still about "bouncy" but overall I'm pleased with them over the billsteins.
Has to be Nitrons - up-front cost will be more than paid for by flexibility of adjustment. I change mine depending upon what's likely to be in the boot (have to harden up when going to Le Mans) but can keep it super-soft for everyday driving. Setting are easily changed with a small trolley jack - lift by a few inches to reach in over the top of the tyre. Choice of 20 settings.
Get the wallet out!
Get the wallet out!
Basil Brush said:
I agree with the others and would definitely go for Nitrons. They have been on my car for 5 years now, having been rebuilt a couple of times, and are def worth the cash.
Rebuilt a couple of times? Is that to be expected?I'm probably going to consider Nitrons sometime soon, my original RR shocks although performing fine, must be getting towards the end of their life having covered a massive 28000 miles over 9 years now!!
When I chose my replacement shocks all of the reputable fitters warned me to expect Nitrons to need a rebuild every couple of years, including dealers who sold Nitrons. That experience was backed up by a close friend who had Nitrons on his Griff.
The performance is universally acknowledged to be better than that from Gaz, RR, etc, but it's up to you whether you can be bothered to look after shocks designed primarily for life on a competition car.
Pete
The performance is universally acknowledged to be better than that from Gaz, RR, etc, but it's up to you whether you can be bothered to look after shocks designed primarily for life on a competition car.
Pete
spitfire4v8 said:
All dampers need rebuilding to maintain their performance, nitron are honest and up-front about this but they seem to be getting a hard time for that? Surely the other damper manufacturers who don't give you all the facts should be getting the hard time ? ...
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