Protech dampers vs Gaz pro golds
Discussion
My chim is due new dampers and I am not currently in position to splash out on Nitrons so was going to book in for some Gaz pro golds but noticed in sprint that RP are doing a deal on protechs. Are they any good? There was a pollon here a while back where they seemed to get a good feedback but the sample size was pretty small.
Just fitted Protechs this week so a bit early to say too much but first impressions are really good, they seem really well made too.
I bought them direct from Protech and they threw in a free C spanner £520 iirc
I bought them direct from Protech and they threw in a free C spanner £520 iirc
Edited by STEV8E on Saturday 12th December 15:00
Edited by STEV8E on Monday 14th December 12:38
Cheers for the feedback. It would seem that either Gaz or Protechs will do a good job. The decsion is likely to be be made based on convienience of a specialist to fit them and do the geometry check. Whilst I've recently been using Xworks (where I'd get Gaz fitted) and I'm very happy with their service as I'll probably get the bushes changed at the same time it will be more than a mornings work so will involve sorting out dropping the car off and is a bit of hassle. Raceproved are only about a mile from the office and are advertising a deal on protechs. Based on this it looks like Protechs.
jvr said:
I've still standard srings and dampers on my 450,what difference do these uprated units make on the road and to some degree on track as i'm looking to probably going this route.
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See my post earlier. The Gaz have transformed the handling, ride and my confidence in the car - net result makes me quicker.P
Had a great drive back through the A and B roads yesterday from the MBW meet and drove up via the A3 so gave them a good workout. Much smoother and improved ride, no tramlining and no nasty bangs or crashes over the more uneven surfaces of Sussex/Hampshire blacktop.
All in all money well spent.
edward1 said:
I'll probably get the bushes changed at the same time
Unless you are talking about the wishbones, Protechs come with the mounting bushes built in so no worries there. Front took me two hours and rear took about three plus I was fiddling about with other bits and pieces as I went so should be less for the pros!HTH
If you buy direct you can specify spring rates yeah, I just told the guy that I would be adjusting the ride height very slightly lower than standard and the car would be for regular road use and left it to Protech.
So far I am very pleased. On fitting, the height was already set at standard and I just went 5 clicks front and back on the damping and the car feels great. I may drop it a bit after Christmas but not bothered yet.
There is loads on here about spring rates if you have a search.
So far I am very pleased. On fitting, the height was already set at standard and I just went 5 clicks front and back on the damping and the car feels great. I may drop it a bit after Christmas but not bothered yet.
There is loads on here about spring rates if you have a search.
I have had Pro-Techs fitted for about 2 years, they do the job and the service from them if faultless.
Standard springs are too soft imho and I would fit + 20% at least.
I had this until recently but have now upped to 450lb front and 400 rear as I do a fair amount of T/D's.
The secret of a good ride is correct adjustment.
With these heavier springs I use only 3 clicks for the road and it is surprising how supple the ride is.
Click up a further 4 or 5 and the ride is really firm, too firm for the road but great on a smooth track.
Standard springs are too soft imho and I would fit + 20% at least.
I had this until recently but have now upped to 450lb front and 400 rear as I do a fair amount of T/D's.
The secret of a good ride is correct adjustment.
With these heavier springs I use only 3 clicks for the road and it is surprising how supple the ride is.
Click up a further 4 or 5 and the ride is really firm, too firm for the road but great on a smooth track.
haircutmike said:
I have had Pro-Techs fitted for about 2 years, they do the job and the service from them if faultless.
Standard springs are too soft imho and I would fit + 20% at least.
I had this until recently but have now upped to 450lb front and 400 rear as I do a fair amount of T/D's.
The secret of a good ride is correct adjustment.
With these heavier springs I use only 3 clicks for the road and it is surprising how supple the ride is.
Click up a further 4 or 5 and the ride is really firm, too firm for the road but great on a smooth track.
So would you say that the standard springs are too soft for road use? or was the too soft statement aimed at track use? thanksStandard springs are too soft imho and I would fit + 20% at least.
I had this until recently but have now upped to 450lb front and 400 rear as I do a fair amount of T/D's.
The secret of a good ride is correct adjustment.
With these heavier springs I use only 3 clicks for the road and it is surprising how supple the ride is.
Click up a further 4 or 5 and the ride is really firm, too firm for the road but great on a smooth track.
I had standard springs fitted to the Pro-Techs but these would occasionally bottom out on the road at speed on undulating surfaces, (so did the originals).
+ 20% cured that with no effect on ride quality and I used them on the track as well for about 18 months.
I would not go for standard, they are just too soft and you will try and compensate by clicking up the dampers!
Peter.
+ 20% cured that with no effect on ride quality and I used them on the track as well for about 18 months.
I would not go for standard, they are just too soft and you will try and compensate by clicking up the dampers!
Peter.
Can't help I'm afraid, Joans, but I too would be interested to hear what spring rates people are using.
My car was one of the first fitted with the new Gaz Monotube dampers last year and the damping is superb, but the springs are currently a touch firm for road use, so I'm keen to hear what sort of rates other people are using.
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