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Just got in and the postman has been
Nice fresh set of coilovers now sitting in the house, just need to get them fitted now
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All gone Im afraid, next GC8 batch due December.
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I did ask what the differences were and got put through to someone, but it was all above my head....
anyway, are inverted actually better than normal coilovers (cost a lot more) as I am green as grass
I've been emailing you from the calibra_ray email address about the shocks at the end of last week and today
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can some one explain the differnece between inverted and normal ones, in simple terms
also with trolling through 10 pages can someone tell me what is included if i pay 550 quid
also are you taking names for the next batch for the classic
cheers phil
also with trolling through 10 pages can someone tell me what is included if i pay 550 quid
also are you taking names for the next batch for the classic
cheers phil
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Youre right, we found one last set of inverted
The braking system generates a lot of heat. This heat is conducted through to the damper. As the gas and oil heats up the damping properties of the damper changes. This causes inconsistant damping. Inverted dampers move the gas and oil reservoir away from the hub so reducing the amount of heat conducted through to the gas and oil thus resulting in more consistant damping.
They also use a much thicker and so stiffer damper tube so improving ridgidity, reducing flex and so minimising alignment changes. This improves the cars handling properties.
Having said all that I havent tried inverted back to back against normal so cant personally tell you that you will notice a difference, Im just telling you the theory behind them. Our Impreza runs inverted and that handles well, I can tell you that much
We are taking orders for the next batch of coilovers for all Imprezas, right through from 1992 upto the latest 2008 STi and WRX.
£549 gets you a set of four normal units, damper adjustment extenders and camber adjustable rear top mounts. I might offer rubber rear top mounts as a cheaper option to bring the price down.
The braking system generates a lot of heat. This heat is conducted through to the damper. As the gas and oil heats up the damping properties of the damper changes. This causes inconsistant damping. Inverted dampers move the gas and oil reservoir away from the hub so reducing the amount of heat conducted through to the gas and oil thus resulting in more consistant damping.
They also use a much thicker and so stiffer damper tube so improving ridgidity, reducing flex and so minimising alignment changes. This improves the cars handling properties.
Having said all that I havent tried inverted back to back against normal so cant personally tell you that you will notice a difference, Im just telling you the theory behind them. Our Impreza runs inverted and that handles well, I can tell you that much
We are taking orders for the next batch of coilovers for all Imprezas, right through from 1992 upto the latest 2008 STi and WRX.
£549 gets you a set of four normal units, damper adjustment extenders and camber adjustable rear top mounts. I might offer rubber rear top mounts as a cheaper option to bring the price down.
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Theyre £549 for the next GB batch. Theyre now in the UK, just clearing customs and due with us next week
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On road the JDM suspension can get fidgety & get itself into a kangarooing bounce now & then. Its gets unsettled over imperfections on road.
But thats not main concern. The reason for upgrade is for better handling on track & get rid of body roll in corners & make it flatter throughout corners.
Cheers
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will PnP to the UK still be £17.63 and does this statement still count:
"Just to add, all the coilovers on the new shipment now not only come with free adjuster extenders for the rear but Ive also had camber adjustable REAR top mounts added Both at no extra cost to you guys, weve absorbed the price increase"
let us know when in stock i am ready and waiting!!
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Mainly road use (only 3k miles per year) with approx 4 track days a year. Im running std 17" sti rims with Bridgestone RE070's; currently std spec c suspension; & uprated rear anti roll bar.
On road the JDM suspension can get fidgety & get itself into a kangarooing bounce now & then. Its gets unsettled over imperfections on road.
But thats not main concern. The reason for upgrade is for better handling on track & get rid of body roll in corners & make it flatter throughout corners.
Cheers
On road the JDM suspension can get fidgety & get itself into a kangarooing bounce now & then. Its gets unsettled over imperfections on road.
But thats not main concern. The reason for upgrade is for better handling on track & get rid of body roll in corners & make it flatter throughout corners.
Cheers
Hi Bren,
will PnP to the UK still be £17.63 and does this statement still count:
"Just to add, all the coilovers on the new shipment now not only come with free adjuster extenders for the rear but Ive also had camber adjustable REAR top mounts added Both at no extra cost to you guys, weve absorbed the price increase"
let us know when in stock i am ready and waiting!!
Dave
will PnP to the UK still be £17.63 and does this statement still count:
"Just to add, all the coilovers on the new shipment now not only come with free adjuster extenders for the rear but Ive also had camber adjustable REAR top mounts added Both at no extra cost to you guys, weve absorbed the price increase"
let us know when in stock i am ready and waiting!!
Dave
Yeah £549 for normal. Inverted are £849, we dont carry them in stock any more as people tend not to go for them so we have been concentrating on the normal units instead.
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Hi Bren,
Looking to get some 4/3 Non Inverted coilovers for my 96 Classic Sti Wagon, do you know when you will be getting these? Hopefully in Dec! If not will the 5/4's be coming in?
Let me know when you can, can you just confirm the price as well
Thanks
Looking to get some 4/3 Non Inverted coilovers for my 96 Classic Sti Wagon, do you know when you will be getting these? Hopefully in Dec! If not will the 5/4's be coming in?
Let me know when you can, can you just confirm the price as well
Thanks
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Theyre not going to be December as originally planned, the shipment has slipped so it will be Jan now There are 4/3s on that shipment though
We have 96 various kits arriving early next week including:
BMW E36
Mazda RX7
Mazda RX8
Mitsubishi Evo 4,5,6,7,8,9
Nissan 350Z
Nissan 300ZX Z32
Nissan Pulsar GTiR
Nissan Skyline R33 GTR
Nissan Skyline R33 GTST
Nissan Silvia S12
Suabru Impreza 2000-2007
Subaru Impreza 05+ Sti
Subaru Impreza 08 WRX
Subaru Impreza 08 Sti
Toyota MR2
Toyota Starlet EP70, EP82 and EP91
We have 96 various kits arriving early next week including:
BMW E36
Mazda RX7
Mazda RX8
Mitsubishi Evo 4,5,6,7,8,9
Nissan 350Z
Nissan 300ZX Z32
Nissan Pulsar GTiR
Nissan Skyline R33 GTR
Nissan Skyline R33 GTST
Nissan Silvia S12
Suabru Impreza 2000-2007
Subaru Impreza 05+ Sti
Subaru Impreza 08 WRX
Subaru Impreza 08 Sti
Toyota MR2
Toyota Starlet EP70, EP82 and EP91
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am taking from what i have read 4/3's are close to normal set up , not to hard
if so put me down for a set in jan
for a my00 uk classic
as long as the price is the same and everything that was included in the last lot is the included
cheers phil
p.s please keep me informed
if so put me down for a set in jan
for a my00 uk classic
as long as the price is the same and everything that was included in the last lot is the included
cheers phil
p.s please keep me informed
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am taking from what i have read 4/3's are close to normal set up , not to hard
if so put me down for a set in jan
for a my00 uk classic
as long as the price is the same and everything that was included in the last lot is the included
cheers phil
p.s please keep me informed
if so put me down for a set in jan
for a my00 uk classic
as long as the price is the same and everything that was included in the last lot is the included
cheers phil
p.s please keep me informed
same as me, cheaper the better with allthe bits, january sales maybe?
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Classic GC8 1992-2000
Due January 2009, we have the following coming:
4/3kg.mm longer travel comfort type
5/4kg.mm fast road and track
6/5kg.mm more serious fast road and track
Theyre going to be £509 but wont come with the camber adjustable rear top mounts as standard. Because of the prices bouncing round Ive decided to try to keep costs so have reduced the price of the kits by the saving we make on going for rubber rather than pillowball camber adjustable.
Theyll be an additional £40 a pair if you want camber adjustable mounts
Whats available right now?
The following Impreza kits are now in the UK, and clearing customs:
12x 2000-2007 New age
5x 05+ Sti 5x114.3
2x 08+ WRX
2x 08+ STi
These are seling quickly so if you want a set get in touch asap Once again Ive under ordered the GDBs and I dont expect to have them available for long. Ill order more next time!
All the above come with damper extenders and rear camber adjustable top mounts and come in at £549 plus £17.63 carriage.
01274 683633
The prices are very good considering whats going on with the economy at the moment. Our cost price has gone up 25% since earlier in the year purely because the UK £ is worth so much less now. We have been working with BC to retain competitiveness in the face of these increases and both BC and ourselves have tightened our belts to be able to do this discounted price.
Due January 2009, we have the following coming:
4/3kg.mm longer travel comfort type
5/4kg.mm fast road and track
6/5kg.mm more serious fast road and track
Theyre going to be £509 but wont come with the camber adjustable rear top mounts as standard. Because of the prices bouncing round Ive decided to try to keep costs so have reduced the price of the kits by the saving we make on going for rubber rather than pillowball camber adjustable.
Theyll be an additional £40 a pair if you want camber adjustable mounts
Whats available right now?
The following Impreza kits are now in the UK, and clearing customs:
12x 2000-2007 New age
5x 05+ Sti 5x114.3
2x 08+ WRX
2x 08+ STi
These are seling quickly so if you want a set get in touch asap Once again Ive under ordered the GDBs and I dont expect to have them available for long. Ill order more next time!
All the above come with damper extenders and rear camber adjustable top mounts and come in at £549 plus £17.63 carriage.
01274 683633
The prices are very good considering whats going on with the economy at the moment. Our cost price has gone up 25% since earlier in the year purely because the UK £ is worth so much less now. We have been working with BC to retain competitiveness in the face of these increases and both BC and ourselves have tightened our belts to be able to do this discounted price.
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as i only use my car on the road and maybe one track event ayear , would i benifit from paying the extra 40 quid for the damper extenders and rear camber adjustable top mounts ..
but then again just for an extra 40 quid might as well go the hole hog
but then again just for an extra 40 quid might as well go the hole hog