Coilovers for our cars

AndreRijo · 26th July 2015, 18:34

I have been searching all over for quite some time for a set of coilovers for our cars.

I know that wit some modifications, the BMW E46 ones do the trick, but i would like something that was made for our cars and not modded to work on...

After long time searching and contacting various companies, I have found out that TEIN does have some coilovers for out cars, they have made them for the MG7 under the specialized damper program(coils by request), but they a price that is a killer right from the start.

I have then found another company, that is established in the UK and they also have a custom coilover program and can produce a set that is a straight forward kit for our cars and the price should be more pocket friendly.

The company it's called GAZ and to manufacture a set of coilovers for our cars they need a few things. This was their reply to my enquiry:"We will need a sample front strut with top mount, a rear damper & spring. The rear spring is separate from the damper so we would need to know the fitted height of the spring on the car & with the car on its wheels so we know how much is compresses under load."

For me it would be very expensive to send the sample parts and if anyone is interested on having a set of coilovers and can contact them and supply them with what is needed. We could have the chance of a company producing a straight fit coilovers set for our cars.

Linky: http://www.gazshocks.com/pr-and-medi...uild-coilovers

Thanks.

itchyfeet · 26th July 2015, 18:39

Is the ZT not low enough??

AndreRijo · 26th July 2015, 18:46

Not for me. And I have custom springs that lower my ZT-T 50mm on the front and 40mm on the rear.

AndreRijo · 27th July 2015, 18:23

No one is interested on this?

johan190 · 27th July 2015, 19:01

I am VERY interested in this!
I've been looking for coilover options for so long and I've always dreamed about a bolt on kit for the ZT.
I don't have any spare parts to send in and I also live in Sweden, it maybe would be better if someone from the UK could contact them and send some parts if there is anyone who is interested?
Maybe we could get some discount if we are many enough?
GAZ has some good reputation I belive and they sure would be a suitable kit for someone wanting to sharpen up the handling even more or adjust their ride height how high or low they want it to be.
I really hope this happens!
What would a set cost?

Cheers

championdaddy · 27th July 2015, 19:13

We have too many pot holes and speed bumps over here to lower ours by too much !!!

itchyfeet · 27th July 2015, 19:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by championdaddy

We have too many pot holes and speed bumps over here to lower ours by too much !!!

Front of my ZT scraps the ground on some speed bumps.
Some ZR's around here that are giving sparks off

AndreRijo · 28th July 2015, 09:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by johan190

I am VERY interested in this!
I've been looking for coilover options for so long and I've always dreamed about a bolt on kit for the ZT.
I don't have any spare parts to send in and I also live in Sweden, it maybe would be better if someone from the UK could contact them and send some parts if there is anyone who is interested?
Maybe we could get some discount if we are many enough?
GAZ has some good reputation I belive and they sure would be a suitable kit for someone wanting to sharpen up the handling even more or adjust their ride height how high or low they want it to be.
I really hope this happens!
What would a set cost?

Cheers

I've exchanging emails with them and regarding the price, it will start at around £500.00 + carriage & vat.

But the parts to send to them are still needed. If nobody from the proximities can help, I will go on my own.

johan190 · 28th July 2015, 11:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndreRijo

I've exchanging emails with them and regarding the price, it will start at around £500.00 + carriage & vat.

But the parts to send to them are still needed. If nobody from the proximities can help, I will go on my own.

Thats a pretty acceptable price for a set of coilovers. If no one else is interested, I will help as much as I can. I can't take parts of my ZT since I drive it everyday but I can have a look on the web if there are any ZTs on the scrapyards..don't think so though.
Anyone in the UK interested?

AndreRijo · 28th July 2015, 11:16

That's my thoughts exactly. The price is very acceptable for a custom set of coilovers.

They might also be doing the adjustable top mounts to go whit the coils.

The parts are not the problem for me, I have recently done a complete renewal of my suspension components, and have the old shocks and top mounts sitting on my garage. Just missing the springs, that are in use on my ZT-T.

The problem is sending the parts over to the UK... I'm from Portugal and it would cost a bit. That's why I'm asking for help from someone over the UK that might live near or is able to send the sample parts and details to them.

26th July 2015, 18:34	#1
AndreRijo Avid contributor MG ZT-T Extreme Spec ; Rover 45 MKII Connoisseur Plus Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Coimbra-Portugal Posts: 240 Thanks: 46 Thanked 26 Times in 14 Posts	Coilovers for our cars I have been searching all over for quite some time for a set of coilovers for our cars. I know that wit some modifications, the BMW E46 ones do the trick, but i would like something that was made for our cars and not modded to work on... After long time searching and contacting various companies, I have found out that TEIN does have some coilovers for out cars, they have made them for the MG7 under the specialized damper program(coils by request), but they a price that is a killer right from the start. I have then found another company, that is established in the UK and they also have a custom coilover program and can produce a set that is a straight forward kit for our cars and the price should be more pocket friendly. The company it's called GAZ and to manufacture a set of coilovers for our cars they need a few things. This was their reply to my enquiry:"We will need a sample front strut with top mount, a rear damper & spring. The rear spring is separate from the damper so we would need to know the fitted height of the spring on the car & with the car on its wheels so we know how much is compresses under load." For me it would be very expensive to send the sample parts and if anyone is interested on having a set of coilovers and can contact them and supply them with what is needed. We could have the chance of a company producing a straight fit coilovers set for our cars. Linky: http://www.gazshocks.com/pr-and-medi...uild-coilovers Thanks.

27th July 2015, 19:01	#5
johan190 Avid contributor MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sweden Posts: 236 Thanks: 61 Thanked 64 Times in 26 Posts	I am VERY interested in this! I've been looking for coilover options for so long and I've always dreamed about a bolt on kit for the ZT. I don't have any spare parts to send in and I also live in Sweden, it maybe would be better if someone from the UK could contact them and send some parts if there is anyone who is interested? Maybe we could get some discount if we are many enough? GAZ has some good reputation I belive and they sure would be a suitable kit for someone wanting to sharpen up the handling even more or adjust their ride height how high or low they want it to be. I really hope this happens! What would a set cost? Cheers __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] MG ZT 190+ rolling in the streets of Sweden

26th July 2015, 18:39	#2
itchyfeet Loves to post MG ZT+ CDTi Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 475 Thanks: 81 Thanked 72 Times in 58 Posts	Is the ZT not low enough??

26th July 2015, 18:46	#3
AndreRijo Avid contributor MG ZT-T Extreme Spec ; Rover 45 MKII Connoisseur Plus Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Coimbra-Portugal Posts: 240 Thanks: 46 Thanked 26 Times in 14 Posts	Not for me. And I have custom springs that lower my ZT-T 50mm on the front and 40mm on the rear.

27th July 2015, 18:23	#4
AndreRijo Avid contributor MG ZT-T Extreme Spec ; Rover 45 MKII Connoisseur Plus Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Coimbra-Portugal Posts: 240 Thanks: 46 Thanked 26 Times in 14 Posts	No one is interested on this?

27th July 2015, 19:13	#6
championdaddy This is my second home Mg Zt 190 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The FIRST Garden City....Letchworth. Posts: 6,778 Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 920 Times in 698 Posts	We have too many pot holes and speed bumps over here to lower ours by too much !!!

28th July 2015, 11:16	#10
AndreRijo Avid contributor MG ZT-T Extreme Spec ; Rover 45 MKII Connoisseur Plus Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Coimbra-Portugal Posts: 240 Thanks: 46 Thanked 26 Times in 14 Posts	That's my thoughts exactly. The price is very acceptable for a custom set of coilovers. They might also be doing the adjustable top mounts to go whit the coils. The parts are not the problem for me, I have recently done a complete renewal of my suspension components, and have the old shocks and top mounts sitting on my garage. Just missing the springs, that are in use on my ZT-T. The problem is sending the parts over to the UK... I'm from Portugal and it would cost a bit. That's why I'm asking for help from someone over the UK that might live near or is able to send the sample parts and details to them.