I just got a quote from the Canadain Spax dealer for shocks for my book locost.
spax csx $249.00 per corner
tracspax single $599.00 per corner
tracspax double $679.00 per corner
all of the above no springs.
The Pound is running about 2.05 to the Canadian dollar. Does this sound a little on the rich side, should I be ordering from there, and another company. Thanks

Sounds a little pricey. A set of Protech alloy shocks + springs can be had here for about £320, and Gaz dampers for similar money. No idea what shipping would be like to Canada though!

David

The Pound is running about 2.05 to the Canadian dollar. Does this sound a little on the rich side?


Depends on how many of them you've got really.
Seriously though I think rip off is the right phrase. Why don't you import some from UK. Check on import taxes though. They're not exactly cheap here though.

I bought a set of Protech's last year. Was around that 320 mark plus around 50 shipping ..at $2.05CDN per pound thats about $760 + 90 brokerage fee and tax (GST only?) ..it worked out to around 900 to $950 CDN.

The Protechs are much nicer looking than any Spax I've seen. Not sure about performance, as my car isn't on the road yet, I know of one canadian locost that has the steel ones, they're rusting and Bob (I'm sorry I can't remember his last name) had mentioned he was wanting to replace them.

My supplier lists the steel body Spax adjustable platform with springs at $899 US (about $1030CDN) and aluminum adjustable with springs at $1230 US (about $1415 CDN) and thats before tax as are your Spax prices. I'd also think you should be exempt from VAT (British value added tax of 17%?).
I had to pay it as I had a few problems in delivery of mine and figured the time I'd waste chasing it wasn't worth it

I'd buy direct from Protech if I were doing it again. Best to call than e-mail.

Pro-Tech Shocks Ltd
Unit 10, Lysander Road,
Bowerhill, Melksham, Wiltshire,
SN12 6SP
Phone +44 (0)1225 705553
Fax +44 (0)1225 706663
e-mail Info@protechshocks.co.uk

Don't get the basic spax. They're not very good. The tracspax are good as are avos and protechs. Don't you have a Canadian Ebay? I'm sure you could get better prices than that.

I second what Madman280 says. I bought directly from Protech and it was much, much cheaper than you were quote. I even had upgrades like rod end bushings and springs.

Like Madman280 say, give Kevin a call and talk to him about your needs. He's not a real email crazy guy, so give him a call.

Shipping was $120 for ten day air for me. All in USD.

--Chris

[Edited on 28/1/06 by chrisf]

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Originally posted by Canada EH!
I just got a quote from the Canadain Spax dealer for shocks for my book locost.
spax csx $249.00 per corner

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Will second the opinin on the basic spax items, they are pretty poor, I have never had any joy with them.

I am using protech.

Check out the oval track car suppliers.
Cars like midgets, legends, sprint cars are of similar weights/size and parts are cheap. Well, cheaper than circuit track stuff . They also come in pretty short length shocks. Ive seen short as 7" compressed. There are some racing forums where guys trade springs/shocks to keep costs of tuning down.

Thanks for all the info, I have been out of racing since the 70's and lost all my contacts in Canada.