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I've currently got a set of gmax shocks on my 306 track car and there a bit tired so im looking to upgrade them over the winter. Not looking to go nuts price wise but an upgrade would be nice. Would i be best to go for something like koni yellows or perhaps gaz coilovers or similar? Ive often found that decent shocks and springs can be better than entry level coolovers but not had much experience with the 306's. Cheers
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 stevec33
Newbie  Location: Peterborough Registered: 18 Jan 2013 Posts: 41 Status: Offline |
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 Posted 20th Nov 2016 at 19:27
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prism7guy
Seasoned Pro  Location: DoncastAAAAARGH Registered: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 4,640 Status: Offline |
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Posted 20th Nov 2016 at 20:37
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RetroPug
Seasoned Pro  Location: Leicestershire Registered: 15 Jan 2013 Posts: 2,473 Status: Offline |
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I have koni yellows front and rear, with eibach springs at the front and a rebuilt rear beam with VTS bars.It is a good set up for the budget, particularly as I got lucky and won the fronts on ebay BNIB for cheap. ________________________________________ 61k miles Ph.1 Diablo '6 Project Thread |
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Posted 20th Nov 2016 at 20:47
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stevec33
Newbie Location: Peterborough Registered: 18 Jan 2013 Posts: 41 Status: Offline |
Post #4
I don't really have a particular budget in mind but wouldn't want to spend more than the price of some gaz coilovers for example. |
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Posted 20th Nov 2016 at 20:51
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manthos
Seasoned Pro  Location: Norwich Registered: 29 Apr 2009 Posts: 1,966 Status: Offline |
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I cureentry have bilstein b6's 30mm but I'm going for gaz gold next they are fantastic ________________________________________ Team SUPERCHARGED I LIVE FOR THE 306 Old Project thread Clicky: [url =http://www.306gti6.com]click here[/url] remove the space between [url = |
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Posted 20th Nov 2016 at 20:53
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro  Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #6
I have the spax rsx front coilovers, gaz gold rears, a slightly thicker ARB, uprated wishbone bushes, new rubber rear mounts and an upper and lower strut brace. It's a reasonably cheap set up and it serves me well as a few would agree I'm sure. Gaz golds are ultimately better but are a good amount more expensive. Plus from what armzsc6 found,the springs they came with were too stiff and it didn't handle properly until softer ones were fitted. So you may have to factor that into the cost.________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 21st Nov 2016 at 09:35
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Day666
Seasoned Pro  Location: Bristol Registered: 20 Apr 2013 Posts: 5,214 Status: Offline |
Post #7
My personal view is you will find it hard all round to beat Bilstein B8s with Eibach springs 30mm drop unless your spending serious money  I loved mine & YES mine are far better now But I've spent serious money now on Black art Design ... Don't forget to sort the rear end out as well |
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Posted 25th Nov 2016 at 20:26
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #8
It's a good set up but I found it a bit too soft for my liking on car I've driven with them on. But... it's a decent all rounder. I still prefer my set up and think it takes some beating. Damian, as I ponced a lift from you at pugfest this year, fancy a passenger ride in mine next year? I'd appreciate your input on it.________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 25th Nov 2016 at 20:58
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Day666
Seasoned Pro Location: Bristol Registered: 20 Apr 2013 Posts: 5,214 Status: Offline |
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aaron6 wrote: It's a good set up but I found it a bit too soft for my liking on car I've driven with them on. But... it's a decent all rounder. I still prefer my set up and think it takes some beating. Damian, as I ponced a lift from you at pugfest this year, fancy a passenger ride in mine next year? I'd appreciate your input on it Would love to |
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Posted 26th Nov 2016 at 09:15
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #10
Sweet. The standard engine may feel aweful to you but it ran bloody good times.________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 26th Nov 2016 at 09:57
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3rd time lucky
Seasoned Pro  Location: maidstone Registered: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 1,879 Status: Offline |
Post #11
I've currently got some Bilstein B8 -35 dampers and some Spax PSX krypton adjustable dampers that I might consider selling over the winter if your interested.________________________________________ DIABLO GTI-6 - Legend - NILE GTI-6 - SoldCHERRY GTI-6 P1 SUPERCHARGED - Broken up BLACK RALLYE - Sold 205 Dturbo xud9 work horse - Dead CHERRY RALLYE - new toy |
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Posted 26th Nov 2016 at 10:11
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aaron6
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Post #12
What you getting then Jan? ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 26th Nov 2016 at 10:08
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3rd time lucky
Seasoned Pro Location: maidstone Registered: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 1,879 Status: Offline |
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aaron6 wrote: What you getting then Jan? Want to upgrade to coilovers. What I run now are great and do the job but if I keep the car and take it off the road, I might as well put the best on it for track. ________________________________________ DIABLO GTI-6 - Legend - NILE GTI-6 - SoldCHERRY GTI-6 P1 SUPERCHARGED - Broken up BLACK RALLYE - Sold 205 Dturbo xud9 work horse - Dead CHERRY RALLYE - new toy |
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Posted 26th Nov 2016 at 10:12
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #14
Fair enough. I liked the PSX kit I once had. They worked well and people can do a lot worse.________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 26th Nov 2016 at 10:14
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stevec33
Newbie Location: Peterborough Registered: 18 Jan 2013 Posts: 41 Status: Offline |
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How much are you after for the bilstien's? What condition are the in ect? |
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Posted 29th Nov 2016 at 19:37
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3rd time lucky
Seasoned Pro Location: maidstone Registered: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 1,879 Status: Offline |
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stevec33 wrote: How much are you after for the bilstien's? What condition are the in ect? They are used. I bought them from 6ways forward. Not fitted them as plans have changed so just after what I paid. £150. ________________________________________ DIABLO GTI-6 - Legend - NILE GTI-6 - SoldCHERRY GTI-6 P1 SUPERCHARGED - Broken up BLACK RALLYE - Sold 205 Dturbo xud9 work horse - Dead CHERRY RALLYE - new toy |
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Posted 29th Nov 2016 at 20:27
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stevec33
Newbie Location: Peterborough Registered: 18 Jan 2013 Posts: 41 Status: Offline |
Post #17
Can you send me some pictures please? Is it just the four bilstien shocks and no springs? Are they adjustable? Cheers |
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Posted 29th Nov 2016 at 21:18
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #18
No bilstein shocks are adjustable.________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 30th Nov 2016 at 05:46
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3rd time lucky
Seasoned Pro Location: maidstone Registered: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 1,879 Status: Offline |
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stevec33 wrote: Can you send me some pictures please? Is it just the four bilstien shocks and no springs? Are they adjustable? Cheers Front shocks with -35 springs and rear dampers. Don't have pics at the mo but can sort them out for you when I get a chance ________________________________________ DIABLO GTI-6 - Legend - NILE GTI-6 - SoldCHERRY GTI-6 P1 SUPERCHARGED - Broken up BLACK RALLYE - Sold 205 Dturbo xud9 work horse - Dead CHERRY RALLYE - new toy |
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Posted 30th Nov 2016 at 09:11
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stevec33
Newbie Location: Peterborough Registered: 18 Jan 2013 Posts: 41 Status: Offline |
Post #20
Ok thanks, il keep an eye out for the pics. |
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Posted 30th Nov 2016 at 11:31
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stevec33
Newbie Location: Peterborough Registered: 18 Jan 2013 Posts: 41 Status: Offline |
Post #21
Have you managed to get any pics of these bilstiens yet mate? Thanks |
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Posted 6th Dec 2016 at 21:59
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