New Gaz coilovers

[R TOY]

I've just ordered a set so i suppose i am a bit late asking if anyone has these fitted and if they are any good............
But has anyone got Gaz fitted and are they any good??
Lot cheaper than nitrons that everyone seems to rave about, fully adj ride height and damping etc. Guy at 'absolutelyshocks'(advert in sprint) seemed very knowledgable about Tuscans and correct spring rates /damping. Hoping this will give the car more stability esp' at high speed and braking!
D.

[ChrisA]

Hi, I fitted GAZ shocks to my Chim just before I sold it last week. They were certainly an improvement on the standard shocks. However I did hope that they would be stiffer than they actually were. Very good cruising though. When I took a tight slow speed corner quite fast I did get a lot of scary body roll.

Not tried Nitrons, - in summary, GAZ adjustables are better than standard shocks.

[the gazman]

My starter settings are quite soft but you have to remember that the start settings are 12 front out of 42 and 18 rear out of 42 so there is plenty of room for stiffening up the car.
For trackday use I would be about 25 front and 35 rear.

[silvergriff]

Hi all,just thought would let you know was chatting to Brian at Fernies on monday and he dosnt rate the Gaz shocks,i know there half the price of the Nitrons but you get what ya pay for.

Best Regards

Pete

[YKB]

Just had Nitrons fitted to my Tuscan at PPC and they really make a BIG difference. I know they're expensive but I think they're worth every penny. The car now handles how it always should have and I thought it was great before!

[the gazman]

silvergriff said:

Hi all,just thought would let you know was chatting to Brian at Fernies on monday and he dosnt rate the Gaz shocks,i know there half the price of the Nitrons but you get what ya pay for.

Best Regards

Pete

Best I go and see Brian because he is one of my best customers.

[HarryW]

the gazman said:

silvergriff said:

Hi all,just thought would let you know was chatting to Brian at Fernies on monday and he dosnt rate the Gaz shocks,i know there half the price of the Nitrons but you get what ya pay for.

Best Regards

Pete

Best I go and see Brian because he was one of my best customers.

[the gazman]

Here is a question for you, If money was no object what shocks would you buy?.
Brian would say Nitrons and I would say Ohlins.

The only problem is that money is very often an issue and not everybody needs racing shocks, they just perceive that they need them, I have Ohlins on the shelf but am quite happy with Gaz Gold on my Chim.

This is why Brian sells more sets of Gaz than Nitrons and will probably continue to do so.

Edited by the gazman on Thursday 15th February 09:41

[trackcar]

silvergriff's post was the first of his in like 34 months .. you've got to ask the motives behind it ..

Derek .. did you get my email reply about your tuning work?

[the gazman]

trackcar said:

silvergriff's post was the first of his in like 34 months .. you've got to ask the motives behind it ..

Derek .. did you get my email reply about your tuning work?

Whatever

Sorry Joo, yes I did and I'm going to drop in soon to discuss the options.

[RichardD]

the gazman said:

Here is a question for you, If money was no object what shocks would you buy?.
Brian would say Nitrons and I would say Ohlins.

On the topic of the outer limits and out of interest (I like good stuff but am not this mad!), what about

www.penskeshocks.co.uk/cardamper/4way.htm#

Quad adjustable, people could tinker forever

Seriously (ish), would even the greatest TVR driver in the world tell the difference between them and the reputable ones mentioned above ?!? Assume the only real difference here would be in amount of fine adjustability!

[the gazman]

RichardD said:

the gazman said:

Here is a question for you, If money was no object what shocks would you buy?.
Brian would say Nitrons and I would say Ohlins.

On the topic of the outer limits and out of interest (I like good stuff but am not this mad!), what about

www.penskeshocks.co.uk/cardamper/4way.htm#

Quad adjustable, people could tinker forever

Seriously (ish), would even the greatest TVR driver in the world tell the difference between them and the reputable ones mentioned above ?!? Assume the only real difference here would be in amount of fine adjustability!

If you were running a Tuscan racecar these would probably be the top option but in the real world, I drive cars with just about every make of shocks and with a few exceptions (which I won't name) I am quite comfortable with the handling once decent geometry is achieved.

Edited by the gazman on Thursday 15th February 10:56

[R TOY]

Well i'll let you all know what i think when i get em fitted, (they arrived promptly and well packaged btw )

ps, Any one want to buy set used bilstien coilovers ,3 yrs old??