Gaz coilovers springs and B8s

1. Jigs2895 Established Member Joined: Jan 2013 Portsmouth Posts: 1335 1997 Mk1 VTS

   #1 22nd June 2014, 20:21

   I'm looking at running this set up - gaz coilover springs with my Bilstein B8s. Has anyone run this setup or something similar? I'll be doing a few track days and fast road use.
   
   http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/191199466523
2. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

   #2 22nd June 2014, 21:05

   So using the below with B8 inserts.
   
   
3. chompy Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Scotland Posts: 1764 Because racecar

   #3 22nd June 2014, 22:47

   It doesn't say what lb-age the springs are so I'd bank on it being not very good. Unless of course the springs match what the b8s are valved to.
   
   However, you can get the coilover kit from rally design for £50 and get some custom springs made to match for about £50. Saved £50 and have a set of springs to match the b8s. The only thing you'll be missing is the spacer to make them fit the standard top mounts and bearings.
4. Jigs2895 Established Member Joined: Jan 2013 Portsmouth Posts: 1335 1997 Mk1 VTS

   #4 22nd June 2014, 22:55

   I believe the springs are exactly the same of those used in the complete gaz coilover kits if that helps? All ready have the B8s on the car and I can get these for jus over £100 so it would be bonus if they are good and work?
5. chompy Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Scotland Posts: 1764 Because racecar

   #5 22nd June 2014, 23:28

   By all means they're not going to be shit. It's just hard to say how good they will be without knowinh the spring rates. Worth a punt I'd say though.
6. Jigs2895 Established Member Joined: Jan 2013 Portsmouth Posts: 1335 1997 Mk1 VTS

   #6 23rd June 2014, 08:17

   I'll try and find out the spring rates today and come back to you.
7. Jigs2895 Established Member Joined: Jan 2013 Portsmouth Posts: 1335 1997 Mk1 VTS

   #7 23rd June 2014, 08:28

   I've just found out the spring rate is 300lbs
8. chompy Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Scotland Posts: 1764 Because racecar

   #8 23rd June 2014, 08:34

   They should be good with the B8s, be worth double checking with Bilstein what they are valved to though.
9. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #9 23rd June 2014, 08:41

   Out of interest why do you want to use them and 300lb?
   
   My 40mm Faulkners are 155lb and i'd say thats "nice" enough with the B8's..
10. Jigs2895 Established Member Joined: Jan 2013 Portsmouth Posts: 1335 1997 Mk1 VTS

    #10 23rd June 2014, 09:15

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by chompy They should be good with the B8s, be worth double checking with Bilstein what they are valved to though.

    I can't see the specs for the Bilsteins anywhere
    
    

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Prickle Out of interest why do you want to use them and 300lb? My 40mm Faulkners are 155lb and i'd say thats "nice" enough with the B8's..

    For the benefit of them being adjustable so I can change my front end height to what I want rather than buying springs and half the time not knowing what they will lower the front end by.
11. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

    #11 23rd June 2014, 21:14

    jigs where are you getting these for just over £100.. i could do with something stiffer up front, got b8/group N on the car and was looking to convert to these
12. 106gavlar Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2012 colchester,essex Posts: 111 I own a beautiful black ph1 saxo. and also own

    #12 24th June 2014, 22:26

    Would you not be better of getting some springs made with an adjuster? So you can then choose you exact specification?
13. user_4681 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2004 Grimsby United Kingdom (England) Posts: 5489 SUPERCHARGED saxo vts

    #13 28th June 2014, 09:07

    I use the gaz unit shown here with grp n dampers.
    
    I will be changing asap as need damping adjustment for wet days...
14. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

    #14 28th June 2014, 18:23

    do you rate them stu.. im running group n/b8 and looking to get these..only gonna be road/track day so im thinking they should be decent for my car
15. user_4681 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2004 Grimsby United Kingdom (England) Posts: 5489 SUPERCHARGED saxo vts

    #15 29th June 2014, 09:37

    I think ok but not enough damping...