New shock time

chrislandy · Post by **chrislandy** » Mon Nov 22, 2010 10:03 am

Right, took the shocks off to test the spring rates on the shelsley last week to find a set of pretty ropey bushes on both rear shocks so I thought I'd take the opportunity to buy a new set or rears and try a different manufacturer (got GAZ atm).

They have to be coil-over 12.5" extended, 9" compressed with spherical bearings and preferably double or more adjustable. Any suggestions from experience? (I'm not looking to spend a grand a corner!)

Thanks
Chris

Tonynos · Post by **Tonynos** » Mon Nov 22, 2010 1:31 pm

I'm not sure if they will do anything that will fit but I've been well impressed with the BC racing coilovers I have on the Evo. http://www.bc-racing.co.uk/

Post by **Stuart** » Mon Nov 22, 2010 6:14 pm

Any reason you're coming away from Gaz Chris?

Fast Eddy · Post by **Fast Eddy** » Mon Nov 22, 2010 10:21 pm

What are the shocks for a Shelsey off then, ie what is the donor car?

I will look on my lists to see what i can find.

Cheers

Eddy

chrislandy · Post by **chrislandy** » Mon Nov 22, 2010 11:42 pm

They are universal fit coilovers so there's no donor.

I'm not sure what the quality of the current GAZ range are (probably better than mine from 7-8 years ago) but I've had them refurbed twice in that time with no mileage and I'm sure one is leaking again and the bushes are fubar after 700 miles so I just want to change brand.

I've seen some Black Art Design shocks that look pretty cool but not heard anything on them, I have looked at Nitrons but they might be slightly beyond my price range

stockcar · Post by **stockcar** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 9:26 am

we have a very good relationship with AVO if that would help..............

chrislandy · Post by **chrislandy** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 10:42 am

hmm.... can you PM me your number and some details?

Thanks
Chris

Tommy · Post by **Tommy** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 12:24 pm

Black Art Designs are used to good effect by a number of cars in the BMW Kumho championship.

Mr Fletcher · Post by **Mr Fletcher** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 4:27 pm

Tommy wrote:Black Art Designs are used to good effect by a number of cars in the BMW Kumho championship.

looked at these ,their prices looked reasonable on their website but when i phoned to make some enquiries i was looking at the thick end of 3k

Post by **Stuart** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 6:40 pm

As per Jason's comments on the Black Art ones. Nice enough but towards the dearer end of the market for sure.

I have the current Gaz GHA ones and I've been quite impressed with the quality and build so far. Beyond that, I can only comment on Japanese models or OE Bilstein stuff.