New shocks and Springs

[Maniman]

Got my shiny new shocks and springs for the car!

Just need to get them on now. Should be done by the end of the month, just in time for the wedge fest. Can't wait to feel the difference.

Mani

[rev-erend]

So - what make did you buy in the end ?

[Maniman]

Read through Andy Marshall's article on the wedge pages, then had a brief e-mail conversation with him.

Decided on the Redline shocks from RT Racing, bought the springs from Richard aswell.

Mani

[grahamw48]

I had them fitted (by RT) to my 280 FHC about 4 years ago...hell of a difference.

The sensation of hurtling down country lanes in the bottom of bouncing skip was totally banished.

I suppose it depends how worn your current set-up is of course.
They're very easy to adjust too.

[GV]

What about SH's coil overs - anyone fitted these yet? I'm tempted but it would be nice to see a review before parting with my hard earned...

[Maniman]

grahamw48 said:

The sensation of hurtling down country lanes in the bottom of bouncing skip was totally banished.

Yep mine is quite bouncy at the back, looking forward to seeing how it changes the driving experience.

[gsx600]

Hoping to order the Steve Heath set for the back of mine at next bonus time

[taimar78]

I had wanted to buy a set of Steve Heath's GAZ-based coilovers on one of my 280is here in the States, but Steve told me GAZ would not let him sell to the US because of potential liability and/or litigation problems.
I ended up going with AVOs and 350i springs. I had the car out on the track last weekend and it performed beautifully!

[leorest]

GV said:

What about SH's coil overs - anyone fitted these yet? I'm tempted but it would be nice to see a review before parting with my hard earned...

I will be fitting a set to the front next week. Will let you know how it goes...

[blaineuk]

GV said:

What about SH's coil overs - anyone fitted these yet? I'm tempted but it would be nice to see a review before parting with my hard earned...

i am in the same position, would like to hear from anyone who has them before ordering.

[combine]

Its not only the shocks/springs/platforms , its the correct fitting and setting up that is critical , have had my wedge set by a tvr indy and she is now very different ie safer to drive , confidence through corners , you don't want scary moments !