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I'm looking to replace the rear shock absorbers in the next few weeks and wondered what to go for?
I don't want to spend a fortune and saw that Bilstein B4 shocks are about £60 a pair on eBay.
I don't want a massive upgrade I just want the creakiness gone and a decent ride, has anyone got any suggestions or am I onto the right path?
Thanks in advance
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Can get the GAZ adjustables I run on mine for £100 a pair on egay
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I can vouch for the Gaz units; they're very good, but might be a bit on the hard side for you (you soppy gaylord!) 
B4s are softer, so not nearly as sporty, but the ride will be a lot better as a result...
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Too hard? They're adjustable ed.. on the softest setting they're soft as fook!
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Haha £100? I don't think I'll get away with that! The local race team got me a discount on the Gaz gold setup for my Mazda, has anyone got a part number and I can ask him? (or if anyone else is interested in stuff from Gaz, Mintex or Pro-Race wheels?)
What about Peugeot OEM shocks, good value or stupid prices?
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Interested in mintex 1155 pads for the '6, but only provisionally at the mo 
Also very much interest only, but Gaz Gold dampers with 275lb main springs & helpers?
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Yea I will find out for you buddy, I don't know how competitive he will be but he buys pads in bulk for the race cars
Is the part number for the Gaz units on an eBay listing somewhere?...
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(29-10-2012, 11:02 AM)Ed Doe Wrote: Interested in mintex 1155 pads for the '6, but only provisionally at the mo
Also very much interest only, but Gaz Gold dampers with 275lb main springs & helpers?
I've got a set of brand new 1155's here if you want some?
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Worth trying some estate rear shocks for the cars with 21mm bars?
Were stiffer after 135k on my estate than the new racelands!
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GAZ GT adjustable rear shocks part number is GT6-2186. Unsure whether this is a part number for a pair?!
Anywho, I will try to get a price from my mate. If anyone wants some rates on Mintex pads let me know the part number before lunchtime and I can ask about those too!
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Any chance of finding out a price for a set of GHA's for a 6'?
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What's a GHA? Gaz Height Adjustable? Or summit?!
EDIT- Found, part # is GHA323
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Not sure what it stands for exactly, ah nice one, yeah if you could get a price i'd really appreciate it
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