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what shocks?
gordon - 24/9/07 at 09:14 PM

hi all
when i bought my bargain mk kit (£1000) didnt get any shocks. what are protech ones like, how about avo,gaz. what open and closed size do i need and what lbs springs front and back for zx9.
cheers

PAUL FISHER - 24/9/07 at 09:38 PM

The protechs are a great shocker for the money,they have a alloy body so you save a bit of weight,if I recall the spring size is 13" open and 9" closed,and on a bike engine car I would go 175 rears and 275 fronts,although you could go up to a 225 on the rear if your doing a lot of track work,helps to reduce the body roll.



[Edited on 19/05/04 by PAUL FISHER]

nitram38 - 24/9/07 at 09:38 PM

I've had no problems with Gaz, so I can only recommend them.

Avoneer - 25/9/07 at 06:29 AM

I had no problems with Gaz or Protech, but the Protech look sooo much nicer.

Pat...

mackei23b - 25/9/07 at 08:03 AM

Got Gaz

My Indy with a ZX9R has

200Lbs Rear
300Lbs Front

Open 13, Closed 9

Cheers

Ian

mookaloid - 25/9/07 at 11:42 AM

Another vote for Protech here

Can't help with springs tho' as I only know about cars with proper engines

Cheers

mark

JAG - 25/9/07 at 02:20 PM

I have AVO's and they're very nice.

I have a CEC but use 150lb rear (live axle) and 275lb front.

Only thing I would check next time is that the damping valving is designed to suit such a lightweight car. I am currently set to 4th click on the front and 2nd click on the rear but the valves will adjust over a range of 24 clicks in total. My settings suggest that these shocks were designed for a heavier car.

Dangle_kt - 25/9/07 at 02:43 PM

quote:
Originally posted by JAG
I have AVO's and they're very nice.

I have a CEC but use 150lb rear (live axle) and 275lb front.

Only thing I would check next time is that the damping valving is designed to suit such a lightweight car. I am currently set to 4th click on the front and 2nd click on the rear but the valves will adjust over a range of 24 clicks in total. My settings suggest that these shocks were designed for a heavier car.


I am inclined to agree, I have avo shocks and they are set on their hardest (never turned a wheel yet, so I guess it was assumed hardest was needed)

They are incredibley hard, I was stood on the rollcage the other day and no matter how i bounced the car the suspension didn't move more than about 1/2 cm. it is exceptionally stiff, which implies it would be suitable for a lot heavier cars. Once I et nearer the end of my build I will wind the adjustment right off and see what its like fully loaded.

gordon - 25/9/07 at 06:34 PM

Hi all
thanks for your help
cheers gordon