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Author:  WasabiPimpNinja [ Mon Sep 25, 2006 2:35 pm ]
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Hey All,

Looking at a bit of an upgrade on the old suspension. I've seen a few threads talk about KYB, Koni, Spax and GAZ, but nothing really about GMAX. I've seen them around for cheap and was just wondering if there was a reason for that :P

What are people suggestions for a "fast road" type set up? Currently I have standard dry suspension. Looking to spend around $1500-$2000, but obviously less if I can get the same performance ;)

The suspension is feeling a bit left out I think, I've done upgrades on just about everything else :twisted: Any suggestions appreciated.

Cheers.
Author:  cush [ Mon Sep 25, 2006 2:55 pm ]
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give steve from brickworx a ring.... i think he's still got a set of bilsteins hanging around.. :)

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Author:  WasabiPimpNinja [ Mon Sep 25, 2006 3:02 pm ]
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I've heard Bilstiens get alot of fade over bumpy/rough surfaces and are more suited to a race track than the Third World windy roads I find so fun to drive :P But this is only what I hear, I've never owned a set of Bilstiens so I couldn't comment with any conviction. Anyone care to confirm or disprove this for me?
Author:  Mini Mad [ Mon Sep 25, 2006 6:07 pm ]
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I have Bilstein's though the car hasn't been on the road with them yet. I bought them direct from the guys who make them here for <$750, last price i got from Steve when i was looking was $950 :?

The guys there reckon they start dampening within 1mm of movement and that Koni's generally start within 3-4mm.

They can be fully rebuilt and they will also regas them for whatever application you need.
Author:  Hanra [ Mon Sep 25, 2006 6:13 pm ]
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Get a set of SPAX, i got em, cost me heaps n probably perform as good as something heaps cheaper.......!
Author:  WasabiPimpNinja [ Tue Sep 26, 2006 9:26 am ]
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Hanra wrote:
Get a set of SPAX, i got em, cost me heaps n probably perform as good as something heaps cheaper.......!


Hahaha...

So they are not all they're cracked up to be?

How about GMAX, has anyone used these, or got an opinion on them? I just want to know why they are a few hundred dollars cheaper than the rest.
Author:  Hanra [ Tue Sep 26, 2006 10:07 am ]
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Dont get me wrong, they are a good shock. 15 point adjustable, suited for a lowered mini. But on the street i think its a bit of an overkill. The were like $380 a pair. Ive never had an issue with em tho.
Author:  miniobsessed [ Tue Sep 26, 2006 6:18 pm ]
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Hey Mate

I ran GMAX on one of my mini's. I personally think they ROCK! They kill the stock shocks that were on there. Was also runing adj. bottom arms with 1.5 deg neg camber and adj. tie bars to straighten the car up when I put the boot in coming out of a corner...

I've just upgraded the shocks to GAZ adjustables... but the car's not quite on the road yet so got nothing to compare...

But... I reckon if you want a cheap shock that performs really well... Give the GMAX a go...

Hope that helps,

Bren
Author:  WasabiPimpNinja [ Wed Sep 27, 2006 8:28 am ]
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Sweet, I figured they'd be a lot better than the standard shocks in any case, just didn't know if anyone had any issues with them. Thanks for that ;)
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