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 Post subject: Competition shockies?
PostPosted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 1:21 pm 
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I've heard it said that there is not much use fitting classy shockies to a Mini but others seem to say you get what you pay for and fit adjustable Koni's, Gaz or Spax etc. I would appreciate some opinions as my car has Gabriel Red Riders at the moment and I am thinking I might benefit from something more expensive.

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 2:14 pm 
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i Like fitting KYB-gas-adjust on our road minis

race minis are a different kettle of fish,,, er,,, ar,,, i mean a different shocky/spring package

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I put a set of standard adjustable Konis on Barney and wasn't impressed... :?
Koni Sport are maybe better, I had a set on the Fiat 124AC coupe and they were great.

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I put a set of lowered GAZ shocks on mine and they are great, I rate them very highly, I tried koni's and they were crap.

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Protech shocks are getting huge wraps lately, I'm trying some in my engine conversion
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 8:01 am 
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Boostedmini wrote:
I put a set of lowered GAZ shocks on mine and they are great, I rate them very highly, I tried koni's and they were crap. Grant


I have located a GAZ supplier who seems reasonable with his prices so I am interested in your comments. I think I should investigate this a bit more. Thanks guys.

Al
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