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Dimi · 01-26-08, 07:05 AM

One word of caution.
Whatever you do dont go cheap with the coil springs.
I had the misfortune of ordering a set of AVO coilover shocks but didnt specify which coil springs I wanted.

In the short time I have had these on my car (300 Kms) the coil springs have sagged and are not carrying the weight properly and the coils are now binding on each other with no adjustment left.

When I removed the springs the were now a full 25mm shorter than when they were first installed and even though I expected some settling I did not expect them to settle this much

I have now replaced the coil springs with German EIBACH springs which have made a 1000 per cent difference to the ride and handling and the quality is superb.

As always you only get what you pay for.

Dimi

01-26-08, 07:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dimi Dimi Lifetime Premier Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bondi, Sydney, GT40: DRB Chassis 68 Posts: 237 Rep Power: 5	Re: GTD coilover upgrade One word of caution. Whatever you do dont go cheap with the coil springs. I had the misfortune of ordering a set of AVO coilover shocks but didnt specify which coil springs I wanted. In the short time I have had these on my car (300 Kms) the coil springs have sagged and are not carrying the weight properly and the coils are now binding on each other with no adjustment left. When I removed the springs the were now a full 25mm shorter than when they were first installed and even though I expected some settling I did not expect them to settle this much I have now replaced the coil springs with German EIBACH springs which have made a 1000 per cent difference to the ride and handling and the quality is superb. As always you only get what you pay for. Dimi __________________