Suspension

[tofts]

Usually I show my head on the Cerbera forum, but as I now also have a wedge I will be here too!

Did A quick search and found nothing terribly fruitful, but the suspension on the wedge is awful. Very springy on one side at the back and sits low on one side on the front. All in all it makes for a terrible ride as they are fubared!

I'm not after amazing performance, I just want it to sit properly, so don't want anything special, but where can I find replacement shocks and springs for the beast? Actually, along with suspension bushes in general as they are all a bit moosey!

Jody

Edited by tofts on Sunday 13th March 11:10

[mrzigazaga]

Hi Jody...You could give Richard a call at RT Racing...
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=...

Edited by mrzigazaga on Sunday 13th March 14:56

[TVRleigh_BBWR]

Act do a kit also.
http://www.actproducts.co.uk/product/gaz-shocks-gs...

[superwedge]

welcome jody, do u have any pic;s off your car?once its sorted your love it,best sounding TVR that come out of blackpool

[tofts]

Thanks Guys, definitely an interesting car but compared to the other TVRs it did feel some what agricultural....

But, I think this is mainly down to the shagged suspension. I put it up on the 2 post and because of all the oil leaks, its kept the chassis in remarkable condition.... I will get some pics when I'm down the workshop tomorrow, its currently known as the "ledge" as its covered in foam and blankets and is being used as a stand for all the interior for the cerbera....


Anyhow, I think the GAZ shocks may fit the bill nicely, and not too expensive at £137 a corner.

What was fitted as standard?

[superwedge]

be great to see some pic;s,they just put standard shocks on from new,and its all getting old now, most people upgrade as soon as they get the car like you,

[KKson]

My 350i runs Koni's and quite tired bushes but actually goes round corners pretty well. The 390SE is fully polybushed with new shocks but set up was bloody awful. It's in for a bit of work at the moment, diff and full geo check and alignment so hopefully for good things when I pick it up later this week.

[350zwelgje]

GAZ adjustable all around: rear a sort of softer setting seems best for grip and roadholding, front around half of the clicks which is quite firm.
Uprated front springs, rear standard and rear GAZ with adjustable platform. Comes in handy to avoid rear tyres rubbing on the body.
Polybushed front and back.

This 350i is perfect for fast road, but shows its limits (just as the driver ) quickly on a track.
Not really noticed a difference between use of 15" and 16" wheels.

Rob

[Tasmin200]

tofts said:

I think the GAZ shocks may fit the bill nicely, and not too expensive at £137 a corner

GAZ shocks are only £55 for the front and £76 for the rear direct from GAZ. The don't have springs with them though. The do a rear coilover with a height adjustable spring seat for £93. Still no spring on it.

Edited by Tasmin200 on Monday 14th March 13:20

[GV]

TVRleigh_BBWR said:

Act do a kit also.
http://www.actproducts.co.uk/product/gaz-shocks-gs...

If you are going going the GAZ route you can take your car to their workshop and they will measure up and make a bespoke set for your car. You can specify what you want and they will make to order. I did just that and have a good setup. I was forced into doing that because of a certain after market coilover conversion kit ruined my front upper and lower mounts...

[Wedg1e]

tofts said:

What was fitted as standard?

Armstrongs originally, then Konis for most cars. The Konis can be rebuilt however Koni UK won't sell you any parts to let you do it yourself.
I had AVOs on my Esprit and they were dire.