What shocks and springs do most of you run

[UFO 2 NOB]

I will be putting new shocks on the Can Am.Mine is fitted with the standard AVO ones and ther are pretty S*+"^E.

I nterested to see what most of you are using?

[Paul.B]

You'll find most go with the factory Intrax option. I'm not sure if the springs are different but the dampers are very good for the road and cope with track work too from what I've heard.

Paul.B

[TuxMan]

i looked at the Intrax shocks but they are american and was concerned about servicing and the cost so the factory supplied me with a cheap set of shocks to get me on the road ,after a year on the road i wanted to get them upgraded but Richard told me they could not be modified and the intrax would be my only option !!!!!! after a visit to Radical sports cars i realised that the shock were Proteck units a uk based company and after a brief conversation with them the shocks have been sent back to them a couple of times for upgrades including revalving and bigger shock shafts to my own spec with great success they have even supplied me with a set of track springs ,i have found them very good to deal with and would not hesitate to recommened them ,its been quite interesting to set them up for the car !!! .

[deadscoob]

Intrax are Dutch?

Nitron would make you a set for the Can Am, quality of them is superb for the cost.

[shithotfast]

yep... one of mine(intrax) failed (after 6 years) and had to post to Holland... they rebuilt it for £110 all in. Couldn't find anyone in UK who could fix it..... So worth looking at a UK make I would suggest (unless you drive to Holland a lot!)

[DHGTR]

I have Nitron shocks on mine but as Nitron dont usually supply 'Ultimi'(?) you would need to get your car down there for a proper measurement/modify the chassis/ or wait for me to take mine down.

Dave

[UFO 2 NOB]

My race car engineer says that he can build me a bespoke set of his own.Will be about £250 a shock for top quality.He has run BTCC cars and group B rally so he knows what he is up to.The car will be fully set up,ride heights, toes, cambers and corner weights.If I need any bits he is only down the road so this is starting to look like a good option.

[TuxMan]

sorry my mistake i was told they were built in the USA .

[GTWayne]

Aurok built me a set of Ohlins shocks with Eibach springs and I am very pleased with the results so far but they are costly . If I was to have used something else it would more than likely have been Protech.

[Paul.B]

shithotfast said:

yep... one of mine(intrax) failed (after 6 years) and had to post to Holland... they rebuilt it for £110 all in. Couldn't find anyone in UK who could fix it..... So worth looking at a UK make I would suggest (unless you drive to Holland a lot!)

Paul - You should replace/rebuild both dampers on the same axle. One new one sharing an axle with one worn one (6-years) can lead to uneven dive in severe braking situations.


Good luck

Paul.B

[UFO 2 NOB]

GTWayne said:

Aurok built me a set of Ohlins shocks with Eibach springs and I am very pleased with the results so far but they are costly . If I was to have used something else it would more than likely have been Protech.

As you say Ohlins are excellent and I have them on my race car.I would think Ohlins would be around 2.5k for an Ultima.GHE say that there shocks are pretty equal to Ohlins and will cost me around £1100 plus fitting.Looks like a good option.

[shithotfast]

Paul.B said:

shithotfast said:

yep... one of mine(intrax) failed (after 6 years) and had to post to Holland... they rebuilt it for £110 all in. Couldn't find anyone in UK who could fix it..... So worth looking at a UK make I would suggest (unless you drive to Holland a lot!)

Paul - You should replace/rebuild both dampers on the same axle. One new one sharing an axle with one worn one (6-years) can lead to uneven dive in severe braking situations.


Good luck

Paul.B

opps.... off to Holland again then! ta.... PS got your Ultima sorted yet? PPS We are off to the classic lemans for a change.....

[Steve_D]

shithotfast said:

.....PPS We are off to the classic lemans for a change.....

Great minds and all that. Both I and Paul intend to do the same so save us a pitch and get the beers in.

Steve

[LuckyP]

Steve_D said:

shithotfast said:

.....PPS We are off to the classic lemans for a change.....

Great minds and all that. Both I and Paul intend to do the same so save us a pitch and get the beers in.

Steve

What dates?

[Thevet]

Think it's the 11-13th july...oops

[shithotfast]

Thevet said:

Think it's the 11-13th july...oops

yep... that weekend which is same as goodwood I think which is a bit of a poo...
But the Classic is only every other year, and seems a bit more "upmarket" if you know what I mean.... Good web site if anyone is interested here :

http://www.lemansclassic.com/2008/index.html

Paul/Steve - same campsite! see you there with a beer!!

[LuckyP]

Thevet said:

Think it's the 11-13th july...oops

We have our own little event going on, eh Tim??!!

[Steve_D]

LuckyP said:

Thevet said:

Think it's the 11-13th july...oops

We have our own little event going on, eh Tim??!!

Going to join us P?

Steve

[Thevet]

shithotfast said:

Thevet said:

Think it's the 11-13th july...oops

yep... that weekend which is same as goodwood I think which is a bit of a poo...
But the Classic is only every other year, and seems a bit more "upmarket" if you know what I mean.... Good web site if anyone is interested here :

http://www.lemansclassic.com/2008/index.html

Paul/Steve - same campsite! see you there with a beer!!

just what are you trying to say, that your campsite is better [upmarket=snobbier?] than a beerhouse run by a racing team next to the ring which you can actually drive on? Come on the ringers!!! Anyone welcome, sunshine guaranteed by the BBC weatherman.

[LuckyP]

Steve_D said:

LuckyP said:

Thevet said:

Think it's the 11-13th july...oops

We have our own little event going on, eh Tim??!!

Going to join us P?

Steve

Love to Steve, but I'm on the BLACK GTR Nurburgring Tour that weekend.

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