GMAX or SPAX

1. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

   #1 1st November 2007, 21:37

   Got to decide, GMAX or SPAX 40mm lowering springs.
   
   Which one?
   
   They're both the same price, its for the front suspension on my VTR.
2. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

   #2 1st November 2007, 21:40

   100% SPAX mate. cant see many people on here saying GMAX
3. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

   #3 1st November 2007, 21:42

   GMAX = JAMEX, i personally would go SPAX cus i know theyre good. I heard JAMEX are good but other says theyre shite too
4. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

   #4 1st November 2007, 21:44

   have you thought about getting some Bilstiens? (sp)
5. bullit Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux

   #5 1st November 2007, 21:45

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Mark51 have you thought about getting some Bilstiens? (sp)

   billie springs?
6. lyndon Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Bristol / Wakefield Posts: 2656 Ph2 172, MK1 VTR

   #6 1st November 2007, 21:46

   Billies as Mark said, way better, Had training at work regarding springs and alsorts, and the general concensus is that SPAX are amazingly bouncy! not what you want with sports springs tbh, but upto you
7. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #7 1st November 2007, 21:51

   Bilstein don't make their own springs.. their kits use ones by Ventura (soon to be replaced), Eibach and H&R
8. lyndon Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Bristol / Wakefield Posts: 2656 Ph2 172, MK1 VTR

   #8 1st November 2007, 21:54

   Wondered why they came from the same place... lol...
   
   Got some ventura springs at work, wondered why they were expensive
9. Anders0n Established Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 1017

   #9 1st November 2007, 21:56

   I'd go for Spax out of the 2.
   
   Gmax ones are known to sit a little higher than there supposed to.
10. smearsvtr Established Member Joined: May 2007 My House in Burton on trent near derby Posts: 1025 Saxo 1.1 96 Saxo VTR 2000

    #10 1st November 2007, 21:57

    regarding your first question mate spax i to have heard that there tend to be quite firm and bouncy but what would i know as i run a full eibach set-up
11. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

    #11 1st November 2007, 21:57

    Thanks guys
    
    Knew you wouldsay eibach kamracing, been on your website for a good half a hour looking around. Nice site
    
    Decided i'll buy the SPAX then for £40
    
    Edit: ty smears but i cant afford a full eibach set-up
12. sax87 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 Leeds Posts: 169 Saxo 2002 VTR

    #12 1st November 2007, 22:39

    to honest i can hardly see ther being any difference, prob made in the same factories
13. smearsvtr Established Member Joined: May 2007 My House in Burton on trent near derby Posts: 1025 Saxo 1.1 96 Saxo VTR 2000

    #13 1st November 2007, 22:44

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Paul_CGM Thanks guys Knew you wouldsay eibach kamracing, been on your website for a good half a hour looking around. Nice site Decided i'll buy the SPAX then for £40 Edit: ty smears but i cant afford a full eibach set-up

    neither could i alot of thing were sacrifced for it for example i have had to put my motorbike up for sale
14. Wayne Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2007 Powys Posts: 15348 Icelandtic Grey Citroen Saxo VTS 53 Turbo

    #14 1st November 2007, 23:16

    spax or go for eibach sportline springs but i guessing you only want to go down 40mm not 50mm.
15. AlexN Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 Swindon Posts: 1054 VTR, EP3, S2000

    #15 2nd November 2007, 00:40

    um gmax are poo so spax mate i have them there pretty good
16. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

    #16 2nd November 2007, 10:20

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by bullit billie springs?

    you know what i meant, lol
17. Dax24 Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Essex Posts: 189 mk1 Saxo VTS

    #17 2nd November 2007, 10:49

    i was debating this the other day and ending up getting a set of PI springs, fitting them this weekend but i only dropping by 35mm.
    
    would never touch GMAX.
18. unibrowftw Newbie Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1

    #18 2nd November 2007, 10:55

    i had gmax springs they were perfect!
19. Hopcraft Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 Northampton Posts: 5957 ED30

    #19 2nd November 2007, 12:43

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by saxoboy07 spax or go for eibach sportline springs but i guessing you only want to go down 40mm not 50mm.

    agree'd, spax bouncy as fook. rather go down lower and it be better ride quality tbh