Bought it some Gaz Golds today
Bought it some Gaz Golds today
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Alan461

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853 posts

160 months

Thursday 4th July 2013
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As per title, went for it today after looking at previous threads.
Using the Corby people, seemed very helpfull.
This is the first expenditure having bought it (s2) six weeks ago.
Having never driven one before I'm not sure how it's supposed to feel
but the originals have 67k on them and it bangs a bit on potholes.
Any info on fitting? Looks straight forward to me..

phillpot

17,509 posts

212 months

Thursday 4th July 2013
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Check out the "suspension wiki" at top of Forum for some setting up suggestions.

Hopefully the two bolts holding each of them on come out ok, then plenty of "Coppaslip" to ensure they do if when there's a next time wink

Alan461

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853 posts

160 months

Thursday 4th July 2013
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In a rare moment of clarity I have realized all the people on the wiki refering to GG Pro are actually talking about said item.
Duffer cred much increased..

Kie s2

289 posts

174 months

Thursday 4th July 2013
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Welcome Alan , a good Choice for the , S , totally transformed the handling for me ....
Also while your down there fiddling , a good idea to renew the bushes as well ..
Kie

glenrobbo

40,461 posts

179 months

Friday 5th July 2013
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Changing the springs & shocks is easy- peasy.
Changing the wishbone & a/roll bar bushes is a bit more of a struggle, but well worth the effort. I fitted Supaflex polyurethane, & Gaz shocks & springs, & I'm delighted with the way Austin now handles.

Best upgrade you can do for the money IMHO.

Which spring rates have you opted for?
Mine are 450 front, 375 rear, which feel pretty much spot on to me.
I'm very pleased & so looking forward to the Alps on Sunday! driving

Alan461

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853 posts

160 months

Friday 5th July 2013
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Thanks Kie, Hi Glen, I'll do the wishbones etc in the winter, it's all got to come off to get cleaned and painted.
I've left the settings up to the supplier, could have specified but it's not as if I know what the difference is (yet)
Couldn't get organized for the eurotour, haven't had the car long enough, wish I was going now.