Shocks again!

[egoold]

I have had a search on this particular topic but didn't really find an answer. The car I have just bought needs new front shocks. So this is an ideal opportunity to upgrade. Have narrowed my search down to 3 choices just wondering what the general consensus is as being the best option

1 - Gaz gold pro
2 - Nitron racing reds
3 - protech

Only really want to spend about £700 ish as I have lots of other things to buy (see my other threads)

Thanks

[Zippee]

had the same choice last year, had Gaz on my old Chim and they were OK. I went for the racing reds in the end on the recomendation of my mechanic. Overall I'm very happy with them.

[Targarama]

This topic is hard to close on. Unless someone has used all of these, and the more expensive 'full fat' Nitrons, Ohlins etc. on a similar car then each owner will probably have experience of 1 or 2 of these at most, often which the 'old' ones being past their best, thus exxagerating the 'improvement' of the new parts.

Personally I think the springs need to be changed for something decent, also go for springs/shocks on all 4 corners and a decent geo setup.

[BCA]

We've gone almost all out with ours, with track/ long term use in mind. Will report back shortly...

Nitron two ways/ higher spring rates to be fitted in June I think.

[egoold]

I understand it is unlikely anyone will have direct comparisons between my choices. I suppose I am trying to find out if the ones I have mentioned are considered to be a quality product and to make sure that there are no horror stories about any of them

[Mattt]

I've heard (not from personal experience) of many various issues with Gaz. I'd go for Racing Reds, or full Nitrons if budget allows.

I know another PHer with Racing Reds just fitted on his Griff, and he seems very happy.

[brogenville]

I had Nitrons on my cerb, and Racing Reds on my Tamora. I know its not a straight comparison as they're slightly different cars, but assuming a similar setup, I think most people would be hard pressed to tell much difference between them.

[egoold]

Well decided to go for the racing reds they are £100 more expensive than the Gaz Gold Pro's but felt there was marginally better feed back on them.

[Targarama]

egoold said:

Well decided to go for the racing reds they are £100 more expensive than the Gaz Gold Pro's but felt there was marginally better feed back on them.

All four? With new springs all round?

[SeiW500]

Got Full Fat Nitrons on the Tamora, the car feels really planted to me but had'nt much to compare it to, but my mate drove the car when we were at Lemans last year and he's driven quite a few with standard setup and said it was loads better (he's just bought a Tam and has ordered some Nitrons from Power, think they come in at £1080 including Eibach springs), also another friend bought ome Gaz Golds for his Tam and changed within a year to Nitons.....
Buy right pay once!

[egoold]

Targarama said:

All four? With new springs all round?

Yeah hopefully be a worth while upgrade. One of many to come.

[BCA]

SeiW500 said:

Got Full Fat Nitrons on the Tamora

Full fat are surely the three way adjustable race dampers... We've gone semi-skimmed with the two ways. Should be fun!

[SeiW500]

OK Smarty pants.... I have got Mono tubes with one single adjustment for bump & rebound (gas filled, i assume this is what you reffer to as semi-skimmed?) not Racing Reds (which i assume are oil filled?)

Not sure i'd know what to do with 3 ways????????

BCA said:

Full fat are surely the three way adjustable race dampers... We've gone semi-skimmed with the two ways. Should be fun!

Edited by SeiW500 on Tuesday 17th May 10:24

[slimtater]

Not driven the same actual car but have driven two T350 - mine with Ohlins 3-way adjustable and one with standard (but albeit nearly new) and the former are in a completely different league.

Having said that, I drove the standard one first and was very impressed - new and a proper set up can count for a lot.

[BCA]

SeiW500 said:

Sorry, didnt mean it in a smarty pants way... I completely agree though, we wouldnt know where to start with three way adjustables, two way will be a steep enough learning curve.

As has now been mentioned, in the scheme of things, this is still the lower end of the market for suspension, albeit, the higher end for TVRs generally. Ohlins three ways, blimey, bet they cost a fair whack!

[SeiW500]

BCA said:

Sorry, didnt mean it in a smarty pants way... I completely agree though, we wouldnt know where to start with three way adjustables, two way will be a steep enough learning curve.

As has now been mentioned, in the scheme of things, this is still the lower end of the market for suspension, albeit, the higher end for TVRs generally. Ohlins three ways, blimey, bet they cost a fair whack!

No offence taken!
I'm sure you could spend £3K + on some trick 3 way remote reservoir Olins and i'm sure they would be better that Nitrons (if they were setup right) but as with all these things it becomes a law of diminishing gains for the Extra $$$

What i was trying to say in my original post was that from the experience of my own car and friends cars the Nitron Mono tubes are worth the extra £300!

[egoold]

Unfortunately proper full on Nitrons were are bridge to far i don't doubt them to be superior to the gaz gold pros or racing reds.

If i could have got the Nitrons for a bit extra i would have BUT the price difference isn't £300. The Nitrons cost double the amount of the Gaz gold Pros (£600 extra)

[dickieandjulie]

I have Intrax on the Tamora. Cannot compare with any of the others other than the buggered standard items that were on there but it feels bloody great!!!!

[DumDum]

dickieandjulie said:

I have Intrax on the Tamora. Cannot compare with any of the others other than the buggered standard items that were on there but it feels bloody great!!!!

Intrax make great stuff, what price do they come in at?