Springs & Dampers (Not Again)
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2017 1:11 pm
As a complement to the wonderful new bush set combo that Jon has sourced, I've decided to upgrade the springs and dampers at the same time.
I've read and re-read every pearl of wisdom from both sides of the pond and decided to go the Protech route. Spoke to Kevin at Protech this morning and following a discussion specified as follows. All dampers 400 series 1.9" od, single adjustable which controls bump and rebound, bearing mounting top and bottom to suit 1.25" bracket width and 7/16" mounting bolt. Fronts 12.5" long, rears 14" long. Factory set valve reduction to suit loaded/wet car weight of 600kg max.
Kevin thought it would not be necessary to fit Double Adjustable units for road/ track day use- proper racing is another matter.
Springs to suit Front 7" x 350 lb, Rear 9" x 150 lb.
List on a set (4 dampers, 4 springs) is £516 +vat =£619.20.
If we can get 3 sets together for collection at one time with the involvement of a folded brown stationary item £425 each would settle the deal.
I don't have any problem in arranging this but it would have to involve some sort of commitment/ payment prior to acquisition.
Initial thoughts on here or pm if you're shy.
Retires to the comfort of fox hole, awaits technical bombardment.
Best wishes
Ian
I've read and re-read every pearl of wisdom from both sides of the pond and decided to go the Protech route. Spoke to Kevin at Protech this morning and following a discussion specified as follows. All dampers 400 series 1.9" od, single adjustable which controls bump and rebound, bearing mounting top and bottom to suit 1.25" bracket width and 7/16" mounting bolt. Fronts 12.5" long, rears 14" long. Factory set valve reduction to suit loaded/wet car weight of 600kg max.
Kevin thought it would not be necessary to fit Double Adjustable units for road/ track day use- proper racing is another matter.
Springs to suit Front 7" x 350 lb, Rear 9" x 150 lb.
List on a set (4 dampers, 4 springs) is £516 +vat =£619.20.
If we can get 3 sets together for collection at one time with the involvement of a folded brown stationary item £425 each would settle the deal.
I don't have any problem in arranging this but it would have to involve some sort of commitment/ payment prior to acquisition.
Initial thoughts on here or pm if you're shy.
Retires to the comfort of fox hole, awaits technical bombardment.
Best wishes
Ian