Gaz Gold Pro to Gaz Monotubes?

[TV8]

Has anyone changed from GGP to mono's please? I have the GGPs on my old car and have been pleased with them and I have changed my car and don't know whether to go with the mono's or not for the new one?

[SILICONEKID343HP]

TV8 said:

Has anyone changed from GGP to mono's please? I have the GGPs on my old car and have been pleased with them and I have changed my car and don't know whether to go with the mono's or not for the new one?

Yes I did ,I would say the monotubes would be a big step up but for god sake do not go for 400/500lb springs ..I went down that route


I had nodding dog syndrome

Pay a few quid more and go for Nitrons with 20% stiffer springs if you do track days.

If you don`t do track days those Pro techs have good reviews and a lot cheaper than the monos .

[phazed]

Try my Monos on Sunday!

[phazed]

BTW, 7TVR changed from Golds to Monos on his monster Grief.

[Ab Shocks]

You will find it a step up from Golds to Monos and everybody bar one (you know who)has been happy with spring rates and performance.

[TV8]

What spring rates would you recommend please Derek?

[pwd95]

TV8 said:

What spring rates would you recommend please Derek?

Thinking of altering spring rates for better track performance too.

[phazed]

Mine runs 400/450 on Monos but for spirited road use and occasional track, 325/375 would be an improvement.

[SILICONEKID343HP]

Hope he does not say 400/500 ,make sure you have fixed your dentures in well

[TV8]

What are the standard ones then please?

[phazed]

TV8 said:

What are the standard ones then please?

275/325

[SILICONEKID343HP]

I think the Monos would be good with lower spring rates ..for fast road and track .. They were only available in 400/500 when I bought them.

[TV8]

I wish I could remember what I have fitted on the GGP's. I think they were standard on the front and a bit firmer on the back but I have been asleep since then..

[TV8]

Car is all booked in but I have now got to choose what ones to buy. The Nitrons are not a lot more than the monos - £55 more per corner fitted. Decisions!

[phazed]

What spring rate are you fitting?

If it was my money...................................I really don't know.

My Monos have been perfect and after about 3-4 years one has just started leaking, wear and tear.

[Chilliman]

Hmm, interesting! So, what spring rate do I need on the rear so that when I boot beastie in second gear the front doesn't lift and I lose my steering

[TV8]

Not sure about spring rates. I have asked Dan Taylor what he normally fits.

[brett84]

What about Protechs?
I'm about to buy some new shocks and I'm so confused what to get. I haven't heard anything bad about Protech though and they are about £600?
Would the Monos or Nitrons be much better? Would someone really notice on mainly road use?

[SILICONEKID343HP]

brett84 said:

What about Protechs?
I'm about to buy some new shocks and I'm so confused what to get. I haven't heard anything bad about Protech though and they are about £600?
Would the Monos or Nitrons be much better? Would someone really notice on mainly road use?

Read posts on here regarding Protech`s ..Supposed to be brilliant for road use but can go soft on the track .

[phazed]

Most definitely!