Freebird Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Hi allI found the cause of my wayward handling today - the offside front shock has snapped! I'm still going to fit the new rear spring (see other post) but will also fit new front springs while I've got it all apart.Question is, what is the best spring rate for spirited road use with a 2.5 6 pot in a Vitesse? I seem to remember Clive recommending 440lb. And where can I get some from?Another question, is it worth the extra cost for Spax, Gaz or even Konis when std ones are only £15.00 each? I've had Spax since I bought the car, fitted by a PO but one has expired big time.CheersGlen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Yep, mine we canleys 440lb springs, and worked a treat. Not sure if they are still available, moss do 480lb, but they may be too short and need spacers (ask me if you get stuck, I have some tr4?? ally spacers about an inch thick)I would not consider the cheap shockers, worth the extra for Koni, though it is a big hit. Alternatively some NOS ones off th ebay? monroe etc all OK, just the new black ones that are poor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 Thanks Clive.These look good?http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Shock-absorbers-Triumph-Vitesse-2-Front-69-72_W0QQitemZ200385298466QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2ea7e50022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6 M Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Spirited road use, 500- 600, and adjustable seats,to get the ride height done easily,and also can taylor the damping to suit,600 wont be too hard, ,!!!Marcus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 If you're going for a high spring rate then get decent shocks - Koni I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Freebird wrote:Thanks Clive.These look good? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Shock-absorbers-Triumph-Vitesse-2-Front-69-72_W0QQitemZ200385298466QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2ea7e50022Quite expensive methinks. There were spax adjustables at stoneleigh for similar money.... (manvers??or was it th eparts4 group?, can't remember)Usually NOS stuff is about £20 a pair or something.......If you want some std vitesse springs I have a pair here you are welcome to. even if just a temp measure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 Thanks Clive, but the springs on the car are OK, just look a tad manky and I don't know what spec they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Apologies, I misread your OP and thought spring had snapped :BHmm, I have my 480lb springs on adjustable seat spax's on the spit. You are welcome to borrow those for a while (A couple of months) so you can try before you fork out your heard earned etc. No spit is going anywhere for a while :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 796 wrote:Spirited road use, 500- 600, and adjustable seats,to get the ride height done easily,and also can taylor the damping to suit,600 wont be too hard, ,!!!MarcusDon't forget this is a Vitesse convertible, not a GT6 with a roof...... if you go too hard on the springs the chassis flexes instead.....Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 Wow Clive, that's a very generous offer, but I think I will spend my hard earned. It's gonna have to happen at some point, so it might as well be now. Plus I will be cringing over every pot hole as the risk of breaking your kit! I'm sure that's what cause mine to go.Thanks again mate, you are a real star.Glen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Freebird wrote:Wow Clive, that's a very generous offer, but I think I will spend my hard earned. It's gonna have to happen at some point, so it might as well be now. Plus I will be cringing over every pot hole as the risk of breaking your kit! I'm sure that's what cause mine to go.Thanks again mate, you are a real star.Glen. I think I've got a spare pair of new front Spax kicking around the [s]rubbish dump[/s] Garage if you're interested in saving a few bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger.england Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 I had 440 lb front spings on my Vitesse - bought from Jigsaw racing. (Had AVO shocks with an adjustable seat)Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 380 wrote:I think I've got a spare pair of new front Spax kicking around the [s] rubbish dump [/s] Garage if you're interested in saving a few bob.Ahhhh! Wish I had known earlier, ordered some Gaz from Rimmers sale today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Freebird wrote:Ahhhh! Wish I had known earlier, ordered some Gaz from Rimmers sale today!Sods Law! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 Well, I had bought new Gaz shocks and 1" lowered uprated springs (dunno the actual spring rate) from Rimmers and had them all ready to go in.When I took the offending shock assembly off the car I found the damper rod on the Spax has come unscrewed from the top mount. It wasn't broken after all. I also found the springs on the car to be identical to the new ones - all fitted by a PO. So I stripped both sides down, repainted ithem and loctited the damper rods into the top mounts. The other side was only finger tight too. Rimmers have taken the new stuff back, so in all it only cost me postage. Result.I have still got the new rear spring and 1" lowering block all ready to fit, rain stopped play today. I hate it when that happens.Glen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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