New Protechs
New Protechs
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griff4.0

Original Poster:

61 posts

266 months

Monday 2nd April 2007
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Just got my Griff 4.0l back with its shiney new Protechs fitted bounce. I immediately took the car out for a spin (like you do) and found that whilst it handled pretty well it wasn't happy when it encountered speed humps. The shockers had been set on their softest setting (I've counted 13 clicks between the softest and firmest settings) and the front ride height was too low so a little bit of tinkering later and the ride height had been reset and I'd adjusted the firmness to midway (7/13 clicks). Another test drive and the handling was 10x better plus it could safely navigate speed humps without dislodging any of my fillings. I was a very happy bunny but I wondered whether there was further handling improvements to be had so I clicked it round to 9/13 - AWESOME! I drove it a couple of days to and from work (12 miles each way) and couln't believe how good it was.

Then last Thursday I had to drive the 140 miles to Nottingham and back. So with TomTom switched on I set off. It's only when you do a longish drive like that that you appreciate how much punishment your body's taking, especially when you've got the shockers as firm as I had them wobble. I don't think that there's an organ in my body that survived a severe beating... or am I just getting old? I've now reset my shocks back to 7/13.

trackcar

6,453 posts

255 months

Monday 2nd April 2007
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lol, you'll find a compromise that works well for you .. generally softer is better as you've found out on roads .. wind it up if you go tracking or just fancy a sunday morning blast on roads you know

tvr driver

564 posts

278 months

Monday 2nd April 2007
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Damm now im torn again

I tried to call track car today ( joo ) as recommended by Spend but as couldnt get through have almost made my mind up with another option


SOOOOOOO much choice

tvr driver

The AJP Griff

4,360 posts

284 months

Monday 2nd April 2007
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tvr driver said:
Damm now im torn again

I tried to call track car today........ tvr driver

You and me both!heheshoutJoo,where are you?You have text btw

trackcar

6,453 posts

255 months

Monday 2nd April 2007
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yeh thanks mike have got your text but not actually at work at the moment, will call you tomorrow as i have important info for you anyway, regards joo :d

Podie

46,649 posts

304 months

Monday 2nd April 2007
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No sleep for Mike tonight then... hehe

The AJP Griff

4,360 posts

284 months

Monday 2nd April 2007
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Podie said:
No sleep for Mike tonight then... hehe

Yeh,keep me guessing ehconfused!hehe.
Cheers,Joo,look forward to tomorrow

dnb

3,330 posts

271 months

Tuesday 3rd April 2007
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Can I have my suspension too please
The chassis is in the garden waiting for it now. bounce

clive f

7,259 posts

262 months

Tuesday 3rd April 2007
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please hurry with Dave`s shocks, his wifes just planted some runner beans next to ithehehehe

dnb

3,330 posts

271 months

Tuesday 3rd April 2007
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They aren't runner beans! She's trying to grow a Tamora.

Norbert500

86 posts

266 months

Tuesday 3rd April 2007
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dnb - I think I should amend my threats - no car by 16th = tamora...

Clive - why would I want to plant runner beans? I am hopeless at watering so they will die before dnb needs to get the chassis out of the garden.

I go and check out what is for sale...

trackcar

6,453 posts

255 months

Tuesday 3rd April 2007
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STOP looking at Tamoras (gorgeous though they are ... ) your dampers are here!!

dnb

3,330 posts

271 months

Tuesday 3rd April 2007
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Thanks! You've just saved me from a very big bill hehe