tiddy1 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Just checked out my car for the MOT on wednesday and found that the rear AVO dampers are leaking again!, the first set lasted 1500 miles! but since the rebuild the have lasted slightly longer What are the options? AVOs - steel £70 each AVOs Alloy £110 each Nitrons £400 each Billies, but would also need adjustable platforms Any suggestions? Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Simon, Blah blah blah, Nitrons 😬. It's been said on a few other threads. They are just better. see here RED 2.0 HPC 230BHP Edited by - Gambo on 20 Mar 2007 07:55:58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiddy1 Posted March 20, 2007 Author Share Posted March 20, 2007 Well they should be at 4 times the cost, but are they four times better? I don't think I can justify that amount of money and I am not sure they do them for the pre 96 cars which have the shorter dampers. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted March 20, 2007 Support Team Share Posted March 20, 2007 Sorry that excuse won't wash - they are available for pre and post '96 cars 😬. See here. A set of 4 is about £1200 including springs which is less than twice the cost of the alloy bodies Avos kit from Freestyle. Yellow SL #32 Edited by - Shaun_E on 20 Mar 2007 08:28:31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Mine's a 1995 car. Shorter dampers. They are not 4 times the cost . they are about 500 a pair. which is about 2.5 times the price. Penske or ohlins are 400 each. If you have boken a couple of cheaper sets then maybe it would be worth looking to upgrade a bit?? I struggled to justify it at first. but they are better. RED 2.0 HPC 230BHP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiddy1 Posted March 20, 2007 Author Share Posted March 20, 2007 in an ideal world I would love some nitrons but Why would I want to buy new springs?, I can't see a cost for nitrons without springs. I am afaid that there is a huge differance between paying £200 for 2 new AVOs (supplied direct from AVO) and paying £1200 for 4 dampers and 4 springs when I have 2 perfectly good dampers and 4 perfectly good springs. so as I am struggling to afford the expence of AVOs of the cheaper dampers on the market is there any alternative to AVOs regards Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWoodham Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 stick up a wanted ad and pick up a set from all these people upgrading to Nitrons! Martin Aero'd supersported ex-Roadsports B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Spax, leda, bilstein. Take a look through the deamon theives cataloge. If you phoine nitron, you can buy without springs. RED 2.0 HPC 230BHP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I believe Leda have ceased trading, so probably rules them out unless there's any unsold stock about. I looked at some Protech at a show, they looked well made, but cannot vouch for their performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryT Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I've fitted Protech to the rear of my Vauxhall race car, replacing the original Vx race Bilsteins. They need to be set soft. I am very happy with there performance to date (1 season). Bought them direct, just give your required dimensions and end requirements. Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Flatters Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Leda down the tubes - that's a big shock and very sad ☹️. They were a very nice bunch of people to do business with. This is what their website says: With regret, the company has ceased trading and cannot therefore accept any further orders. Efforts are being made to find a way to recommence business and a further announcement will be made as soon as possible. If you have an queries, please contact sales@leda.com 7th March 2007 *arrowright*Harry Flatters *arrowright* AKA Steve Mell - Surrey AO and Su77on Se7ener Edited by - Harry Flatters on 20 Mar 2007 13:50:16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonbell Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Another for Protech, I've now doen 9000 miles on mine. The guys are extremely helpful. Simon Bell - Caterham 7 Duratec R I`ve seen the future.....and it`s powered by duratec Check out the website here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiddy1 Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 AVO have said they will refurbish them for £20 each so I will try that option to start with Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 the springs are different diameters on the Nitrons vs AVO's...... 2.5 time more expensive and yes they are 2.5 times better faster times on the circuits better chassis control on turn in better traction better ride on road with no "float" hopefully better consistencey over life and they have gold bits so they must be faster here is C7 TOP Taffia Area Rep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millsn Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Gold bits?!! I didn't realise they were quite that fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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