Gaz shocks and springs...
Discussion
A couple of weeks ago I almost traded her in but got offered too little in exchange.....stuck it in for an MOT instead...which it failed on leaking shocks. I always thought the ride was a bit skittish but had nothing to compare it with having never owned an S before.
Anyways....the old 'Griff fund' has taken yet another hammering and I've now got some nice shiny nickel plated
Gaz shocks/springs fitted... watta' transformation...If the weather wasn't so shite I'd still be out in it now...
They are set on 'about town comfy mode' at the moment... my fillings are in no danger of falling out anymore...as soon as the sun comes out I'll be adjusting them up and having a little play....
Ride height was set up a bit to facilitate opening of the bonnet fully....wheels now look a tad inconsequential in the wheel arches...like where did all that feckin' wheel arch come from..?
Will it settle back any...? Any thoughts chaps....Paul
Anyways....the old 'Griff fund' has taken yet another hammering and I've now got some nice shiny nickel plated
Gaz shocks/springs fitted... watta' transformation...If the weather wasn't so shite I'd still be out in it now...
They are set on 'about town comfy mode' at the moment... my fillings are in no danger of falling out anymore...as soon as the sun comes out I'll be adjusting them up and having a little play....
Ride height was set up a bit to facilitate opening of the bonnet fully....wheels now look a tad inconsequential in the wheel arches...like where did all that feckin' wheel arch come from..?
Will it settle back any...? Any thoughts chaps....Paul
It depends whether the height was set to let the bonnet open fully or keeping the wishbones level to keep the roll centres right.
If as I suspect, Mike at Horizon fitted the shocks I would have suspected the later but after a run about they usually settle down a bit and ride height needs checking.
I did notice my car was higher when Gugi did mine but Oh the handling when they are set up right
Try about 12/14 clicks on the front and 18/20 on the back for enthusastic driving in the dry.
>> Edited by the gazman on Tuesday 7th March 22:25
If as I suspect, Mike at Horizon fitted the shocks I would have suspected the later but after a run about they usually settle down a bit and ride height needs checking.
I did notice my car was higher when Gugi did mine but Oh the handling when they are set up right
Try about 12/14 clicks on the front and 18/20 on the back for enthusastic driving in the dry.
>> Edited by the gazman on Tuesday 7th March 22:25
When I had my shocks fitted to the S....... I wanted it looking right sitting on the road...... this unfortunatly ment the bonnet could not be opened unless the ground n car was sitting 100%....
you get what yiu ask for,,,, bonnet open .. 4x4 look alike or looking right an might just be able to open bonnet.... just my opinion (obviosly every car is differnt due to the nature of construction)
you get what yiu ask for,,,, bonnet open .. 4x4 look alike or looking right an might just be able to open bonnet.... just my opinion (obviosly every car is differnt due to the nature of construction)
Hoover. said:
When I had my shocks fitted to the S....... I wanted it looking right sitting on the road...... this unfortunatly ment the bonnet could not be opened unless the ground n car was sitting 100%....
These little beauties do the trick. Cheap as chips from Halfords or any carvanning shop
and easily stowable in the boot.. 
Now if only there was a 'Useful S Tips' sticky at the top of this forum to post these little gems
.....the gazman said:
Thanks Gazman for top tip...Yes, Mike did say he'd do any ongoing adjustments as part of the job...so I may very well get him to set it back down again....I don't dig the 4x4 look..
I am really impressed with the ride they give...can't wait for some decent weather...
Don't see me ever selling on now...I suppose it would be deemed greedy owning two TVR's....
Paul.
S3Paulo said:
[quote=the gazman]:.... Mike did say he'd do any ongoing adjustments as part of the job...so I may very well get him to set it back down again....I don't dig the 4x4 look..
I am really impressed with the ride they give...
I've gone back to the 4x4 look myself
much better handling as its nearer the original design for roll centres etc ( I think). I don't understand enough about suspension to go lower again myself . HarryW said:
I've gone back to the 4x4 look myself
I think you're right Harry, its no good looking cool if it won't go round corners.
I have had the Derek Gaz treatment and new springs all round.Also the ride height adjusted to 160mm.and alignment sorted.
Can say it looks a bit different and 4X4 to start with but you soon get to like its new looks. Mine was VERY low to start with.
The ride is loads better and its great not to hit the exhaust on anything anymore!!!...And the bonnet opens beyond the stay!
Can say it looks a bit different and 4X4 to start with but you soon get to like its new looks. Mine was VERY low to start with.
The ride is loads better and its great not to hit the exhaust on anything anymore!!!...And the bonnet opens beyond the stay!
....Oh no not more wonga..... GreenV8S said:
What you need is some sort of sacrificial panel attached to the lower leading edge of the bonnet to protect it from scraping on the ground.
Good point Peter, how do you open yours with that gurt great plywood leading edge spoiler under the front of your, 4 poster lift required me thinks
.S3Paulo said:
Gaz shocks/springs fitted... watta' transformation...
Took my car to Steve Guglielmi in Daventry on Saturday to have mine fitted. He rang me yesterday and told me that it was all done and that HE was very happy with the result. Now, having spent some time talking to him on Saturday if he's happy then.....
He said that he'd also sorted a clutch niggle I had.......
Can't wait to pick it up this weekend, just praying that the rain has gone by then (at least it'll wash all that salt away!)
Longers
SORT IT OUT GreenV8S said:
What you need is some sort of sacrificial panel attached to the lower leading edge of the bonnet to protect it from scraping on the ground.
Sacraficial panel???? surely you mean paint work
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