Bilstein equivalent Gaz Gold settings

[KarlR]

I recently had Gaz Golds fitted to my Chimaera. Looking at posts on here, I notice that 18 on the back and 15ish on the front seems to be the max recommended settings. I currently have 20 on the back and 17 on the front and still find it soft. Below 18 and the rear grounds out on undulating roads and the front still seems soft when cornering at speed. Out of interest what settings would be equivalent to the original Shocks? The roads around here are very undulating and twisty needing the car to feel more towards the firm pointy side than soft.

Thanks,

Karl.

[V8 Animal]

That seems to hard on the rear i suspect your ride height is too low.
What are your heights?

[slideways]

Have you adjusted from soft to hard or viceversa
Rich

[Ab Shocks]

KarlR said:

I recently had Gaz Golds fitted to my Chimaera. Looking at posts on here, I notice that 18 on the back and 15ish on the front seems to be the max recommended settings. I currently have 20 on the back and 17 on the front and still find it soft. Below 18 and the rear grounds out on undulating roads and the front still seems soft when cornering at speed. Out of interest what settings would be equivalent to the original Shocks? The roads around here are very undulating and twisty needing the car to feel more towards the firm pointy side than soft.

Thanks,

Karl.

Try them on full hard and work your way back, stiff on the front with some compliance on the rear, any problems give me a bell.

[KarlR]

Thanks all..

I started soft and worked my way up (clockwise). Does it make a difference working backwards rather than forwards? I dont think the ride height is a problem as this was raised at the back when fitted. Additionally, its the amount of rebound at the back that just doesnt feel right, any less than 20 and its disconcerting. At 20 on the back Im a lot more happy, but the front feels like it should be nearer the 18 mark. Again, this may just be down to getting used to the different feel, which is why I would be interested to know why the equivalent clicks to the original would be? I must point out that the roads are very undulating - sudden drops and brows etc., but this was never an issue before.

Many thanks,

Karl.

[peteA]

I have recently fitted Gas shocks to my Chim and am still fine tuning them....started off way to soft, was very concerned I had fitted them incorrectly (although thats silly because you cant really!) so I wound them to the stiffest setting....bloody hell..argh, my back....exagerating a bit but I read on here about 15 at the back and 12 at the front....adjusted them to suit and it was good but found it a little too soft.

Still adjusting as stated - think i am on about 20 rear and 15 front - still think its a bit wallowy on gradual undulations but crashes a bit over ruts, railways, etc but no more than with the original dampers so going adjust a bit more, maybe 25 rear, 20 front...guess you have to find a compromise you are happy with.

Harder rear / slightly softer front seems to be the general advice.

I'm running steve heath drop links as well so not sure what impact they may have if any on the above settings...

[K4TRV]

Damper settings are are very well, and can be masking another problem. What springs are you using ??

If springs "original" from TVR, rears were "progressive" and not usually used in damper upgrades?? i.e. You need linear springs rated for your general useage - touring/trackdays etc ??

Trev McM

[Ab Shocks]

peteA said:

Harder rear / slightly softer front seems to be the general advice.

I'm running steve heath drop links as well so not sure what impact they may have if any on the above settings...

Yes the rear shocks have a bleed to increase rebound rate and you will have to run more clicks on the rear but I find that any discomfort on ride normally comes from having the rears too stiff, well you are sitting close to the rear axle after all.
Having a stiff front end of around 15 clicks is normally enough but a few more won't hurt but start the rear softer and gradually increase is my tip.
Heathy's drop links do tighten things up and you will find the rear end might benefit from less clicks.