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[robfenn]

Yesterday i got Sachs fitted to my VX N/A. Why did i get them? Because of my deteriorating OEM dampers it was something i knew i had to do, i thought about fitting a new set of OEM, but didn't want to spend loads on something that will only get worse and offers no improvement. I thought about getting the Exige suspension but ultimately it's not designed for the car and it raises it by 15mm, no thanks! Lastly i considered bankrupting myself for some Nitrons, but then the car might not get on the track so it wasn't worth having something so stiff for the road. I'm pleased to say i definitely made the right decision!! First of all, the car looks ace sitting about 50mm lower. The chav in me hates arch gaps, but now the stance is so aggressive with the arches sitting over the tyres! The only annoying thing is that the wheels look a bit wimpy now. I guess you'd think the ride would be worse thanks to the belly scraping stance, but no. The low speed ride is actually BETTER than OEM. It rides speed bumps without a problem too. I did smack the front on the floor when going too fast down a steep hill though, so i need to be careful there! The only time the ride gets worse is at high speed, you get a 'patter' where you can feel everything going on underneath you. Not a serious problem, with the radio on you don't notice it. How's it handle? Well, hard to say as i've only done 100 miles so far, but turn in is very crisp. You probably think a standard VX has scalpel sharp steering but this is another level again. Lovely It was quite wet yesterday, but will hopefully get some mileage done at the weekend and give a better assessment of what it drives like P.S Replaced the granddad Miltek system with the VSE at the same time. What a revelation! So much nicer, and not as boomy or loud as people had led me to believe. I might even make it louder!

Edited by robfenn, 11 October 2007 - 08:35 AM.

[SteveA]

Good review, couple of Q's. 1) How much? 2) Who supplied them? 3) Do you know if sachs make for VXT?

[robfenn]

Good review, couple of Q's.


1) How much?
£650
2) Who supplied them?
Plans ordered them for when i got there
3) Do you know if sachs make for VXT?
Sorry, don't know!

[TonyKL]

3) Do you know if sachs make for VXT?

Yes, I have them on my Turbo

[Thorney]

Sachs is the same kit for NA or turbo. We have them in stock. Fitted quite a few, very good.

[andyroo]

Are they stainless steel? And are they lighter than OEM? Good review BTW, the VX really does look so much better when the nose is dropped a bit Oh, and TTIUWP

[robfenn]

What the helll does that mean?! Stay away from Cliosport Andy... Yes they're steel, not sure about weight to be honest Probably heavier as half of my OEM had fallen off

[SteveA]

Sachs is the same kit for NA or turbo. We have them in stock. Fitted quite a few, very good.

Cheaper than plans?

[Thorney]

Same price I spose

[SteveA]

Group buy? Discount for members? If there is any discount involved I may take a set off your hands now.

[andyroo]

What the helll does that mean?! Stay away from Cliosport Andy...

Yes they're steel, not sure about weight to be honest Probably heavier as half of my OEM had fallen off

TTIUWP=This Thread Is Useless Without Pictures

I don't go on CS.net anymore; I'm far too pompous for that

Is the steel stainless? Or will they go all Spax on you?

I have avoided looking at my shocks for fear of what I may see Maybe its best I had a look now

[robfenn]

Depends on how full your wallet is! I'll get some piccies up tomorrow when shes clean. They're stainless steel.

[Guy182]

pics pics pics wonder how they cope on the lardy tub.

[andyroo]

Depends on how full your wallet is!

Its been artificially emptied by SWMBO

[Guy182]

and christmas is coming... fcuking great lol

[slindborg]

the price appears to be FIXED (which im sure is illegal!) as plans sell it for £650 + vat (i think) as do the people that supply them (and TMS).. I tried to find a cheaper supplier but no one was playing ball, bar a 5% discount from the supplier for 5 sets which makes it not worth it. unless someone wants to try a cash no recipt deal (that would rock!)

[Thorney]

Yeah will do a deal for 5 sets.

[SteveA]

Rob, was your £650 inc or ex VAT? Lets start a list. 1) Stevea (Cash waiting)

Edited by SteveA, 11 October 2007 - 03:32 PM.

[RobNA]

Yeah will do a deal for 5 sets.

Talk numbers /Terry Tibbs Seduce me /Terry Tibbs

[A13X]

Id be interested in a set for the tubby 1) Stevea (Cash waiting) 2)A13X, depending on deal

Edited by A13X, 11 October 2007 - 04:36 PM.