Coilover Blown? What Make?

1. AaronSAXOVTR Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2011 Stowmarket/Ipswich Posts: 439 Slammed Silver 52 VTR

   #1 24th May 2012, 17:49

   Well just got my new saxo on the road today and encountered a problem already I bought it with coilovers on and i believe they are GAZ, but i will upload a pic and if somebody would kindly tell me what make they are well i noticed a knocking from the left side at first, then when accelerating abit around a left turn the wheel felt like it was scrubbing sideways and made the car judder
   so my gf's dad is a mechanic and he told me the shock is blown -.-
   
   
   
   There is the coilover, anyone had this problem before? will i just be able to replace the shock absorber inside? or do i need a hole new strut?
   
   thanks guys any help is appreciated as i dont want to go buying something if its not guna fix it
2. MiniGibbo Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2007 Bournemouth Posts: 15289 '04 VW Transporter.

   #2 24th May 2012, 17:50

   If it is a Gaz unit you can send it back to them and theyl rebuild it. Much cheaper option than buying a new one.
3. AaronSAXOVTR Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2011 Stowmarket/Ipswich Posts: 439 Slammed Silver 52 VTR

   #3 24th May 2012, 17:54

   Is there anyway of finding out what make it is? as i cant see anything atm and im just assuming its gaz from a previous thread of a former owner
4. jasonmayall Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Birmingham Posts: 2148 Rover BRM, Rover 800 Coupe, Mk6 golf.

   #4 24th May 2012, 17:54

   They're GAZ mate, Just fitted a set on mine.
5. MiniGibbo Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2007 Bournemouth Posts: 15289 '04 VW Transporter.

   #5 24th May 2012, 17:57

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by jasonmayall They're GAZ mate, Just fitted a set on mine.

   How the hell can you tell that from that photo alone....
6. jasonmayall Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Birmingham Posts: 2148 Rover BRM, Rover 800 Coupe, Mk6 golf.

   #6 24th May 2012, 17:58

   Unless the threads and adjusters are the same on all coilovers?
   The springs look identical too.
7. jasonmayall Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Birmingham Posts: 2148 Rover BRM, Rover 800 Coupe, Mk6 golf.

   #7 24th May 2012, 17:59

   http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=424106
   
   Few pictures of mine in there... Theyre exactly the same as far as i can see
8. Daz_Kez Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Derbyshire Posts: 278 Peugeot 106 Quiksilver

   #8 24th May 2012, 17:59

   Does look like a Gaz unit from that photo to me.. Although it isn't a great photo.
9. MiniGibbo Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2007 Bournemouth Posts: 15289 '04 VW Transporter.

   #9 24th May 2012, 17:59

   LOL, a coilover looks like a coilover... normally the only way to tell with ease if you cant see the stickers/numbers is the colour.
   
   That looks like black springs (may not be original) and black adjusters.. they could well be ebay specials.

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10. AaronSAXOVTR Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2011 Stowmarket/Ipswich Posts: 439 Slammed Silver 52 VTR

    #10 24th May 2012, 18:01

    no matter what make they are, would i be able to replace the shock absorber in the strut? as i believe they come out?
11. Daz_Kez Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Derbyshire Posts: 278 Peugeot 106 Quiksilver

    #11 24th May 2012, 18:02

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by AaronSAXOVTR no matter what make they are, would i be able to replace the shock absorber in the strut? as i believe they come out?

    Yes, they come out
12. AaronSAXOVTR Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2011 Stowmarket/Ipswich Posts: 439 Slammed Silver 52 VTR

    #12 24th May 2012, 18:04

    Ok thank you, i guess any shock absorber would fit it? as i was going to buy a GAZ one.
13. saxo_singh Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2009 Birmingham Posts: 4289 02 VTR'd Furio, 07 Audi A4 Avant S Line

    #13 24th May 2012, 18:05

    Gaz springs are blue and the adjusters are black rings with gold threads.
    Best to strip down the strut tbh.
14. MiniGibbo Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2007 Bournemouth Posts: 15289 '04 VW Transporter.

    #14 24th May 2012, 18:05

    You need to fit a matching damper otherwise the car will be unbalanced with one damper rebounded faster or slower than the other side....
15. MiniGibbo Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2007 Bournemouth Posts: 15289 '04 VW Transporter.

    #15 24th May 2012, 18:06

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by saxo_singh Gaz springs are blue and the adjusters are black rings with gold threads. Best to strip down the strut tbh.

    My gaz golds arent.
    
    
16. Daz_Kez Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Derbyshire Posts: 278 Peugeot 106 Quiksilver

    #16 24th May 2012, 18:06

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by AaronSAXOVTR Ok thank you, i guess any shock absorber would fit it? as i was going to buy a GAZ one.

    If its a Gaz set up, and adjustable shocks buy the same unit..
    Either way just make sure you're running the same set-up both sides.
17. AaronSAXOVTR Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2011 Stowmarket/Ipswich Posts: 439 Slammed Silver 52 VTR

    #17 24th May 2012, 18:13

    i guess there are a few different types of gaz setups? as a few of u seem to have diff ones and say they are gaz. i found for both front gaz shock absorbers for £94 online so will prob buy those when i can. just hope they fit lol
18. Daz_Kez Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Derbyshire Posts: 278 Peugeot 106 Quiksilver

    #18 24th May 2012, 18:28

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by AaronSAXOVTR i guess there are a few different types of gaz setups? as a few of u seem to have diff ones and say they are gaz. i found for both front gaz shock absorbers for £94 online so will prob buy those when i can. just hope they fit lol

    Just get the part number off the unit.. Or see if it is stamped.. Then you'll know for definite
    And Gaz GHA and GGA
19. saxo_singh Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2009 Birmingham Posts: 4289 02 VTR'd Furio, 07 Audi A4 Avant S Line

    #19 24th May 2012, 22:27

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MiniGibbo My gaz golds arent.

    FAKE GAZ! I joke, but mines the gaz gha kit so probly different then.
    
    

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by AaronSAXOVTR i guess there are a few different types of gaz setups? as a few of u seem to have diff ones and say they are gaz. i found for both front gaz shock absorbers for £94 online so will prob buy those when i can. just hope they fit lol

    there £75 brand new from gaz! lol
20. AaronSAXOVTR Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2011 Stowmarket/Ipswich Posts: 439 Slammed Silver 52 VTR

    #20 24th May 2012, 22:36

    really whats there website?
21. Daz_Kez Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Derbyshire Posts: 278 Peugeot 106 Quiksilver

    #21 24th May 2012, 23:31

    75 ish from rally design too IIRC
22. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

    #22 25th May 2012, 01:20

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by saxo_singh Gaz springs are blue and the adjusters are black rings with gold threads. Best to strip down the strut tbh.

    ive never seen blue gaz springs
    always black spring, gold thread, black adjuster
    
    ebay specials usually have red springs with a wider top/bottom coil, blue adjusters and silver thread.
    
    Minigibbo - are them gaz golds on your 205?
23. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

    #23 25th May 2012, 01:29

    God knows how anyone can tell what coilovers they are just from that pic alone lol
24. Daz_Kez Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Derbyshire Posts: 278 Peugeot 106 Quiksilver

    #24 25th May 2012, 02:02

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by AaronSAXOVTR Is there anyway of finding out what make it is? as i cant see anything atm and im just assuming its gaz from a previous thread of a former owner

    ^
    Thread of a previous owner saying they're GAZ, the springs and adjusters look like GAZ ones to me, mainly the thick black springs and thick black adjusters..
    :-)
    As said.. Check for some part numbers to be definite!
25. saxo_singh Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2009 Birmingham Posts: 4289 02 VTR'd Furio, 07 Audi A4 Avant S Line

    #25 25th May 2012, 07:22

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by LSOfreak ive never seen blue gaz springs always black spring, gold thread, black adjuster ebay specials usually have red springs with a wider top/bottom coil, blue adjusters and silver thread. Minigibbo - are them gaz golds on your 205?

    
    I could be wrong lol think the springs are black actually lol
26. MiniGibbo Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2007 Bournemouth Posts: 15289 '04 VW Transporter.

    #26 25th May 2012, 07:23

    No the Gaz golds are on the other whip.
27. BertieG Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 exeter, devon Posts: 1224 Clio 172

    #27 25th May 2012, 07:45

    why are you not getting it rebuilt? should be about £50 based on what ive heard
28. AaronSAXOVTR Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2011 Stowmarket/Ipswich Posts: 439 Slammed Silver 52 VTR

    #28 25th May 2012, 20:43

    because i use my car basically everyday so i cant have it sent off or i wont be able to drive anywhere. alot easier to just buy and fit it myself
29. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

    #29 25th May 2012, 22:00

    theres a dude on this thread selling one for £30
    
    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=424319