Gaz Gold Pro Settings on T350C

[stub101]

Had my GGP's fitted a few weeks ago but only really had a chance to fully test the car out on a run to Whitby this weekend to see the parents.

The rear of the car was very bouncy on the A64 so I pulled over and turned them up 2 clicks which made it a bit better but I think it could go harder still. I think I am now running 10 clicks front and 8 clicks rear.

What settings do others use for GGP's on T350's? I dont track the car so its only for fast-road.

[Targarama]

No idea, but why not get the car professionally set up? I assume you had the alignment checked after fitting?

[OatSy]

My Tamora is set to 14 and 10. I have played around so much with this that this was the best compromise for road use for me and I have Raised the Tamora's ride height to accomodate the Norwegian huge speed bumps.

Ooops just noticed the "Pro" at the end. Mine are just GAZ gold !!!!

Edited by OatSy on Monday 2nd November 06:41

[stub101]

Targarama said:

No idea, but why not get the car professionally set up? I assume you had the alignment checked after fitting?

The car was professionally set up after fitting with a full geo check and alignment.

Surely the whole point of adjustable shocks is that you 'adjust' them to suit your own tastes and hence my question. The guys at the garage set them to what they think will be a good compromise for fast-road + Leeds speed-bumps/pot-holes, but after a spirited run to Whitby on the great roads I felt things were a bit bouncy and turned up the rears, so wondered what settings others were using.

OatSy said:

My Tamora is set to 14 and 10

Thanks for that - not sure how different the pro's are... Is that 14 Front and 10 Rear, or vice versa?

[OatSy]

14 front 10 back

[eng622]

I'm trying to get the same feedback with these on a Griff. I understand the GG Pros have 20 stops wheras the earlier ones had more. Mine are pros and the fitter set them to 14 F, 8R. They also set up the geo. but got it all wrong and then I had defective front springs, now sorted and geo reset. Started with 8 all round and increased front to 10. With the front at 14 you could feel every grain in the tarmac, however I'm not satisfied with the settings indicated. The car will not handle with confidence at speed on B roads, just too much pitching and bouncing with adverse cambers and potholes.

[stub101]

eng622 said:

I'm trying to get the same feedback with these on a Griff. I understand the GG Pros have 20 stops wheras the earlier ones had more. Mine are pros and the fitter set them to 14 F, 8R. They also set up the geo. but got it all wrong and then I had defective front springs, now sorted and geo reset. Started with 8 all round and increased front to 10. With the front at 14 you could feel every grain in the tarmac, however I'm not satisfied with the settings indicated. The car will not handle with confidence at speed on B roads, just too much pitching and bouncing with adverse cambers and potholes.

I have noticed that changing the rears affects things much more than the fronts. I'm happy with the fronts on 10/11 but run the rears at about 12-13.

I guess every car is going to be different as well and its just trial and error - but thought there would be more people posting their own settings which would be good as a comparison.

[tail slide]

stub101 said:

I have noticed that changing the rears affects things much more than the fronts. I'm happy with the fronts on 10/11 but run the rears at about 12-13.

I guess every car is going to be different as well and its just trial and error - but thought there would be more people posting their own settings which would be good as a comparison.

For info, the rears affect turn-in as well as ride comfort (most people assume the fronts do this) so too hard compared with fronts and it can become alarmingly sharp. The fitters also have to try to estimate the effects of the differing spring rates and different leverage angles of the damper/spring units front to rear.

I use 3-way Nitrons now but had 1-way and the fundamental effects of all dampers are similar.

[stub101]

Just as an update to this topic it appears that my Gaz Gold's were faulty which have now been replaced FOC.

They have been setup to 8 front and 10 rear and are absolutely spot on - a good compromise for fast road and annoying speed bumps around town.

Really impressed with them.

[tail slide]

Hmm, not the first set of Gaz's that I've heard of being faulty

[stub101]

tail slide said:

Hmm, not the first set of Gaz's that I've heard of being faulty

To be fair I had the GGP's fitted a few months ago. The first set worked fine but squeaked so they replaced them FOC at TrackVRoad.

Then I couldnt get the settings right which turned out to be a faulty set so again they replaced them FOC and now they are superb for what I use the car for.

That is top class customer service to me and I now have another warranty period from when these ones were fitted. Sometimes a lot can be said for a company who resolve any issues and make the customer experience pleasurable. Everyone can have problems with products from time to time.

[Targarama]

stub101 said:

tail slide said:

Hmm, not the first set of Gaz's that I've heard of being faulty

To be fair I had the GGP's fitted a few months ago. The first set worked fine but squeaked so they replaced them FOC at TrackVRoad.

Then I couldnt get the settings right which turned out to be a faulty set so again they replaced them FOC and now they are superb for what I use the car for.

That is top class customer service to me and I now have another warranty period from when these ones were fitted. Sometimes a lot can be said for a company who resolve any issues and make the customer experience pleasurable. Everyone can have problems with products from time to time.

Good service yes, but wouldn't you rather not have to call them at all?

I recall various 'faulty' Nitron units being reported over recent years too (I would be happy to be corrected on this btw). It has put me off changing from my standard suspension which I've had no problems with since new (but I know will need replacing sooner or later). I know mine is far from the best out there, but it gets me around corners and I've not fallen off the road. Yet. Str8Six told me they recommend another type, I forget which now. I wish it was easier deciding...

[tail slide]

Agree good to hear Gaz sorted no questions.

Speaking only from personal experience which I agree is more reliable than repeating someone's else's info, I've had 4 sets of Nitrons on 3 different cars over last 6yrs (can anyone suggest treatment for this modifying addiction?!) and only had one adjusting screw that didn't seat properly and was sorted f.o.c. after a year's use/5000 miles.

Incidentally, and relevant for most damper makes, I found that 2-way adjustables live up to their billing above single-ways in giving a much wider scope for good balance/handling/ride compromise on road, or on track. Then moving further up to 3-ways is maybe OTT for most road users, but they do give a noticeable useful extra dimension in keeping bump-riding soft but still married to firm body control through the corners.

[maxsupertramp]

Hi guys!
I've GGP on my T350t rr by 3 months, but they are too soft for me. 11 clicks front - 15 back. Mine should have a total of 20 clicks, right?
I've heard many GGP are defective, how can i understand if mine works fine??

Thanks to all! Max from Italy (the only italian t350 owner, i think)

[7 TVR]

Gaz offer fantastic customer service period!If there a problem its replaced!
I run Gaz Gold Pro on the 350 which i play with dependant on what circuit or road trip etc & can't fault them.
I'm now trying Gaz Mono's on the Griff which are definately a step up from the Pro's but yet to be track tested!{Haircutmike could give more feedback on their track performance}
Always found the measure of a company is how they treat you once they have had your money!
And for those folk who believe standard is better i would love to hear from someone who has gone back from Nitron or Gaz or better! Be great to hear your reasoning as imho new shocks have got to be one of the top 3 mods for a TVR!

[jpp]

stub101 said:

Just as an update to this topic it appears that my Gaz Gold's were faulty which have now been replaced FOC.

They have been setup to 8 front and 10 rear and are absolutely spot on - a good compromise for fast road and annoying speed bumps around town.

I'm in the process of replacing my old (original) shocks whilst the car's being serviced. Did you change from this set up?


Really impressed with them.