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devnet H120
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 20 Nov 2015 : 19:56:49
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Hi All, just wondered if anyone has fit any after market rear shock absorbers to their fastback or if it is new old stock or nothing job?
Thanks in advance
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retro68
United Kingdom
70 Posts |
Posted - 21 Nov 2015 : 21:25:08
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| Hi,I fitted spax adjustable gas rear shocks last year on my fastback, a vast improvement, Andy. |
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JonandJude
United Kingdom
84 Posts |
Posted - 22 Nov 2015 : 15:17:42
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Andy, which ones were they? I see Spax list 2 part numbers and would like to change mine to match the fronts.
1972 Rapier H120
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retro68
United Kingdom
70 Posts |
Posted - 22 Nov 2015 : 21:10:20
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Hi,the spax adjustables are code 350G as far as I can remember,they are available from Europeperformance.Co.uk ,hope that's of some help, Andy.
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retro68
United Kingdom
70 Posts |
Posted - 22 Nov 2015 : 21:15:17
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| Sorry code G350, got it wrong way round, £90 plus postage. |
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JonandJude
United Kingdom
84 Posts |
Posted - 23 Nov 2015 : 08:01:27
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Cheers Andy, the fronts made such a huge improvement I've been waiting for an excuse to do the backs to match.
To the OP the Spax adjustables are well worth it and if you have any concerns about doing the front struts feel free to give me a shout, it wasn't as difficult as some may say.
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devnet H120
United Kingdom
81 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jan 2016 : 23:07:41
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Thanks for the info guys, JonandJude I would be interested in your information regarding the front suspension set up as I am yet to do these...
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JonandJude
United Kingdom
84 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jan 2016 : 08:21:36
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I replaced the fronts with new Spax inserts and had a pair of springs made that were 2" shorter and 20% stiffer. If I can find the receipt it's got the actual rates on and will post them for you. Whole lot was poly bushed and after some playing the dampers are set on the 5th click from the softest setting.
You can see for yourself how it looks and it rides really well, isn't too hard or harsh in the slightest. A big improvement over standard at least imho.
Oh and did the strut top bearings while it was all apart as well.
Will go have a look for the spring receipt.
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JonandJude
United Kingdom
84 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jan 2016 : 08:47:25
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Just checked paperwork for the springs and there's no info I'm afraid.
They cane from Coil Springs Ltd 0114 275 8573 and if you quote them invoice number 2487 they should be able to find it.
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devnet H120
United Kingdom
81 Posts |
Posted - 26 Jan 2016 : 20:06:42
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Brilliant, really appreciate it!
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arrocuda
United Kingdom
501 Posts |
Posted - 19 Feb 2016 : 08:48:29
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Just bought a pair of these myself from dcperformance.co.uk £86 each including delivery.
Building the 'Mark II' fastback Rapier ('Arrocuda'). |
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JonandJude
United Kingdom
84 Posts |
Posted - 21 Feb 2016 : 20:42:14
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Thanks for the tip, pair ordered.
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Fastback Rear Suspension Shock Absorbers
