Bilstein Shocks & Eibach Springs
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I am currently in communication with a guy called Ben Lang of Blackdown Automotive, in respect of new springs and shocks. He used to be a TVR suspension engineer and has developed along with Bilstein shock absorbers for the TVR range including the Griff. What he has quoted so far for the supply of the newly developed Bilsteins and matching Eibach springs and bushes is very reasonable. Will keep you posted.
Find a couple of pics below from his website:
Find a couple of pics below from his website:
Yes, totally happy with the result. My old shockers were still doing the job after 14 years but had become rather noisey at slow speeds on bumpy surfaces. That problem is now totally sorted.
As for ride and handling, the car now feels like a new Griff as you'd expect, no better, no worse. So if you think that is a good thing, and I happen to think the Griff 500 was set up pretty well in the first place for road use, then you will be happy.
As for ride and handling, the car now feels like a new Griff as you'd expect, no better, no worse. So if you think that is a good thing, and I happen to think the Griff 500 was set up pretty well in the first place for road use, then you will be happy.
Edited by Englishman on Thursday 4th July 13:46
Englishman said:
Yes, totally happy with the result. My old shockers were still doing the job after 14 years but had become rather noisey at slow speeds on bumpy surfaces. That problem is now totally sorted.
As for ride and handling, the car now feels like a new Griff as you'd expect, no better, no worse. So if you think that is a good thing, and I happen to think the Griff 500 was set up pretty well in the first place for road use, then you will be happy.
Excellent, sounds just what I am after. Many thanks Englishmen. By the way, are you at the Growl? If so I could look at your setup. All the best, PeteAs for ride and handling, the car now feels like a new Griff as you'd expect, no better, no worse. So if you think that is a good thing, and I happen to think the Griff 500 was set up pretty well in the first place for road use, then you will be happy.
Edited by Englishman on Thursday 4th July 13:46
Do you mind me asking how much he wants for the full set?
I'm about to do the same with mine as I want it to stay original(ish - mine is a pre-cat with a factory Bilstein/roll-bar conversion) but I was told you can send the shocks back to Bilstein and have them serviced/reconditioned for £80+VAT per corner.
I'm about to do the same with mine as I want it to stay original(ish - mine is a pre-cat with a factory Bilstein/roll-bar conversion) but I was told you can send the shocks back to Bilstein and have them serviced/reconditioned for £80+VAT per corner.
cavebloke said:
Do you mind me asking how much he wants for the full set?
I'm about to do the same with mine as I want it to stay original(ish - mine is a pre-cat with a factory Bilstein/roll-bar conversion) but I was told you can send the shocks back to Bilstein and have them serviced/reconditioned for £80+VAT per corner.
He quoted £837.78 including VAT and Delivery. The package includes 4 shocks, springs and bushes. Regards, PeteI'm about to do the same with mine as I want it to stay original(ish - mine is a pre-cat with a factory Bilstein/roll-bar conversion) but I was told you can send the shocks back to Bilstein and have them serviced/reconditioned for £80+VAT per corner.
PeteGriff said:
Excellent, sounds just what I am after. Many thanks Englishmen. By the way, are you at the Growl? If so I could look at your setup. All the best, Pete
Well, not booked in to anything, but given the weather is looking so good and Ettington is only 70 miles away, I'm tempted! What day(s)/times will you be around?cindydog3 said:
PeteGriff. Did you follow up on this one? Other posts seem favourable towards
this deal. Have you gone for it and if so your thoughts? Would defo consider
this option myself as existing shocks/springs prob original and a little tired.
Hi CD3, I am definitely going for this deal, have spoken at length again with Ben at Blackdown, and feel the Bilstein/Eibach setup is for my Griff. Am aiming for the end of this month so will keep you posted. All the best, Petethis deal. Have you gone for it and if so your thoughts? Would defo consider
this option myself as existing shocks/springs prob original and a little tired.
Just thought I'd resurrect this old thread just to say that I bought these from Ben Lang, and he's a top chap to deal with....
Now I just need some advice off Daz, cos I'm not sure if the red pair go on the nearside F&R and the yellows to the offside......
Or is it the other way around
Now I just need some advice off Daz, cos I'm not sure if the red pair go on the nearside F&R and the yellows to the offside......
Or is it the other way around
yep they'll suit me just fine....I only pootle around now days, so don't need anything special...Quinny said:
Regarding yours....is it not more important that the chassis is level?? Rather than the body on the chassis..
Yes your dead right but i just couldnt get along with that slightly lobsided look. Cant say ive noticed any handling issues but like you i only pootle about on the roads. 
Sardonicus said:
Bet thats transformed the ride quality
I hope so, but to be fair, it isn't that bad with the old shocks, in fact I'd say its pretty good...... Steve obviously went for a good set up, but preferred a car thats more focused on fast Road, & track use than my tastes.... I prefer a little more compliance and overall softer feel..... It's called getting old
But I can't find out yet..... Wheels are at The Wheel Specialists getting powder coated....Gunmetal
Should be ready tomorrow
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