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Any advice on Shock absorbers for 1600GT??

Any advice on Shock absorbers for 1600GT??

2005-04-08 by pverdeyen

Apologies to all if this has been covered before!!

Can anybody tell me where in UK I can source front shock absorbers for 
my 1968 1600GT. These differ from so-called standard shockers in that 
the top mounting fixture is horizontal as opposed to other cars (e.g. 
Triumph GT6) vertical fixing.

Any info gratefully appreciated

Cheers

Paul Verdeyen

Re: [MarcosManiacs] Any advice on Shock absorbers for 1600GT??

2005-04-08 by michael hullevad

Hi!
AVO makes excellent dampers for Marcos 1600 GT. They are rebuildable, this means that the higher price asked is cheaper in the long run!
greetings from
mike

pverdeyen wrote:
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Apologies to all if this has been covered before!!

Can anybody tell me where in UK I can source front shock absorbers for
my 1968 1600GT. These differ from so-called standard shockers in that
the top mounting fixture is horizontal as opposed to other cars (e.g.
Triumph GT6) vertical fixing.

Any info gratefully appreciated

Cheers

Paul Verdeyen



Re: [MarcosManiacs] Any advice on Shock absorbers for 1600GT??

2005-04-08 by Don Lattimer

Paul,
Select Marcos and voila!
I've got them and they are adjustable in ride height and damping.
Don Lattimer
#3M5759
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----- Original Message -----
From: pverdeyen
Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 5:45 AM
Subject: [MarcosManiacs] Any advice on Shock absorbers for 1600GT??


Apologies to all if this has been covered before!!

Can anybody tell me where in UK I can source front shock absorbers for
my 1968 1600GT. These differ from so-called standard shockers in that
the top mounting fixture is horizontal as opposed to other cars (e.g.
Triumph GT6) vertical fixing.

Any info gratefully appreciated

Cheers

Paul Verdeyen



RE: [MarcosManiacs] Any advice on Shock absorbers for 1600GT??

2005-04-08 by pauldransfield@iname.com

Hi Paul,
If you deal with AVO (I'm very happy with their shocks and springs fitted to my car) and you decide to replace your springs at the same time (highly recommended), insist and stress that they provide you with 12" springs. Even though I did so myself, they initially substituted shorter springs which they considered to be a better match. Of course, even with full height adjustment, the springs would have been too short. I wasted a lot of time persuading them to send me a set of 12" springs. The first set they sent me were wasted because it would have cost more than they were worth to return them.
Regards,
Paul Dransfield
3 litre Volvo
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From: Don Lattimer [mailto:donlattimer@...]
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To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [MarcosManiacs] Any advice on Shock absorbers for 1600GT??

Paul,
Select Marcos and voila!
I've got them and they are adjustable in ride height and damping.
Don Lattimer
#3M5759
----- Original Message -----
From: pverdeyen
Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 5:45 AM
Subject: [MarcosManiacs] Any advice on Shock absorbers for 1600GT??


Apologies to all if this has been covered before!!

Can anybody tell me where in UK I can source front shock absorbers for
my 1968 1600GT. These differ from so-called standard shockers in that
the top mounting fixture is horizontal as opposed to other cars (e.g.
Triumph GT6) vertical fixing.

Any info gratefully appreciated

Cheers

Paul Verdeyen



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Re: Any advice on Shock absorbers for 1600GT??

2005-04-09 by tvr3000ml

-Hi Paul
 On my wood chassis V6 , i have fitted "GAZ SCHOCKS", individually 
built for the princy price of £ 55 each. I bought them 
through "castlesport".
If you need it i have got the reference of mine
   lionel         http://www.gaz-shocks.com/product.html   


  
-- In MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com, "pverdeyen" <pverdeyen@y...> wrote:
> 
> Apologies to all if this has been covered before!!
> 
> Can anybody tell me where in UK I can source front shock absorbers 
for
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> my 1968 1600GT. These differ from so-called standard shockers in that 
> the top mounting fixture is horizontal as opposed to other cars (e.g. 
> Triumph GT6) vertical fixing.
> 
> Any info gratefully appreciated
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Paul Verdeyen

RE: [MarcosManiacs] Any advice on Shock absorbers for 1600GT??

2005-04-09 by paul verdeyen

Thanks Paul, Don and all

I will try AVO having looked at their website.
Also.........  can anybody tell me what the wheel
offset is for the same car??
I have original Minilite Mag Alloys, which are looking
very tired and unsafe, with only ET (?) 82 stamped on
the back although I know that they are 5.5J x 13inch
wheels with 3.75in PCD

Cheeky I know, but you guys know what you are talking
about!!

Thanks again

Paul Verdeyen

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Re: [MarcosManiacs] Any advice on Shock absorbers for 1600GT??

2005-04-11 by Don Lattimer

Paul,
I have the original Marcos alloys and they are 5.5J x13". Same PCD.
A 5.5 inch wheel is 6.5 inches total width. The backspace (mounting surface to outer back edge of wheel) on my wheels is 3 inches. That leaves 3.5 inches to the front edge. The center point of the wheel is 3.25 inches. So the offset is - (negative) .25 inches. Clear as mud huh?
Someone correct me if I'm wrong please!
Don
#3M5759
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Subject: RE: [MarcosManiacs] Any advice on Shock absorbers for 1600GT??


Thanks Paul, Don and all

I will try AVO having looked at their website.
Also......... can anybody tell me what the wheel
offset is for the same car??
I have original Minilite Mag Alloys, which are looking
very tired and unsafe, with only ET (?) 82 stamped on
the back although I know that they are 5.5J x 13inch
wheels with 3.75in PCD

Cheeky I know, but you guys know what you are talking
about!!

Thanks again

Paul Verdeyen

Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com

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