I have to replace the OE shocks as they are starting to leak so are considering replacing it with new Coilovers, As I do not do track days I am looking for something more road orientated. Have been looking at the Gaz gold that seem to be popular there are also the Spax RSX. The question is are they suitable for road use, also would there be anything else in the market that is similar prices?
What Is The Best Coilovers To Fit For Normal Road Use
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lagerwk
, Oct 29 2014 05:06 PM
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Posted 29 October 2014 - 05:06 PM
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Posted 29 October 2014 - 05:10 PM
Get the Bilsteins refurb'd.
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Posted 29 October 2014 - 05:13 PM
What is the cost of a refurb'd and who can I contact
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Posted 29 October 2014 - 05:14 PM
I thought quantum zeros was the correct answer to that question.Get the Bilsteins refurb'd.
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Posted 29 October 2014 - 05:35 PM
I have just had Exige shocks fitted to my tubby.
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Posted 29 October 2014 - 05:57 PM
A new/refurbished set of billies and maybe some refreshed bushes are probably the way to go for a road set up as Matt says no?
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Posted 29 October 2014 - 06:10 PM
Road use only = billies.
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Posted 29 October 2014 - 07:12 PM
Nitron Street or Quantum Zero
Stay away from GAZ if I was you very mixed views where as Nitron and Quantum only ever have praise
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Posted 29 October 2014 - 07:30 PM
Like Norman I have them on mine too as do quite a few here; slightly harsher than billies on poor roads a but good alternative without having to mess around with set up. Keep an eye out on ebay for sets that have delivery mileage from cars that are being set up for dedicated track use.
I have just had Exige shocks fitted to my tubby.
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Someone say Plasti Dip?
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Posted 30 October 2014 - 03:09 AM
What is the cost of a refurb'd and who can I contact
Start here
SALES CONTACTS UNITED KINGDOM
ThyssenKrupp Bilstein GmbH
7 Vitruvius Way, Meridian Business Park
LE19 1WA Leicestershire
United KingdomTel.: +44 116 2898345
Fax.: +44 116 2899021
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Posted 30 October 2014 - 06:58 AM
Thanks, so 2 options, either refurb or exige schocks, I then asume you keep the coil springs
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Posted 30 October 2014 - 08:09 AM
You would use the coil springs that come with your new Exige Dampers.
Another option is the suspension from a Lotus Elise 111R, supposed to be a better road setup than the VX220 and Exige.
Also some people recommend Exige Dampers with 111R springs for a good road setup.
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Posted 30 October 2014 - 08:57 AM
Depends on budget. I find my quantums much more comfy than the oem stuff I had on before, but until they came along I was planning on using the exige stuff. Any quality adjustable should give a good ride if combined with the right spring rate.
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Posted 30 October 2014 - 09:11 AM
Stay away from GAZ if I was you very mixed views where as Nitronand Quantumonly ever have praise
Youve not been here long then? 
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Posted 30 October 2014 - 09:30 AM
nothing wrong with Quantums Mr Slindy 
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Posted 30 October 2014 - 09:42 AM
nothing wrong with Quantums Mr Slindy
note the crossed out bit
too soon to determine if they are due a good 
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Posted 30 October 2014 - 10:10 AM
Now that I've got my nitrons perfectly set up thanks to Liam at MMG (I wasn't originally happy and they was set up by someone very well known but guess it wasn't set up to my driving style) I wouldn't go back to Billies now
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Posted 30 October 2014 - 11:46 AM
I much prefer my Quantum zeros to the standard suspension but then it's not really a direct comparison new vs between 33k and 56k miles.
Still, it does ride very well and the car looks better being a bit lower.
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Posted 30 October 2014 - 12:37 PM
a LOT of time by very expereinced guy(s) went into tuning the car's handling with the OEM billies. I would refurb those for the bext cost/handling benefit if it were me.
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