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Old 27 Jan 2016, 21:50 (Ref:3608553)   #1
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Heightswitch should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridHeightswitch should be qualifying in the top 5 on the grid
Unidentified shockers
Can anyone help identify these.
Alloy bodies, plastic screw shroud and 2 collet retainers on top. Lower section has a shrader valve.. I think they may be ally bodied Konis but nothing written on them anywhere?? Anyone know what they are and best place to get them re-built.
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Old 28 Jan 2016, 08:35 (Ref:3608626)   #2
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No idea, but it is an interesting headline!
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Old 28 Jan 2016, 09:46 (Ref:3608634)   #3
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Probably off the back of an App K A frame Lotus Cortina

Like Bauble I was concerned when I clicked, it could have been one of Gordons 'Capsicumgate' photo's
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Old 28 Jan 2016, 09:51 (Ref:3608635)   #4
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They look like Escort Gp4 units. Try GAZ.

http://www.gazshocks.com/contact-us
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Old 28 Jan 2016, 10:20 (Ref:3608645)   #5
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Look like possibly Nitron
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Old 28 Jan 2016, 12:15 (Ref:3608676)   #6
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The interesting bit is the Schrader valve. Not seen that on any GAZ, AVO or such like. Definitely something less common.......
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Old 28 Jan 2016, 12:27 (Ref:3608678)   #7
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I had them on my Capri.
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Old 28 Jan 2016, 12:29 (Ref:3608680)   #8
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I had them on my Capri.
Were they period fitted?
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Yes in the period of my ownership.

Gaz fabricated them especially for the car.

I stress that there are other shock absorber manufacturers and investments can go up or down.
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Yes in the period of my ownership.

Gaz fabricated them especially for the car.
That would explain why they don't look anything like the modern units in their catalogue!
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Old 28 Jan 2016, 12:50 (Ref:3608689)   #11
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Hi Heightswitch My guess ohlins mick gardner racing Newark way
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They are OLD..way before Gaz probably existed as a company…Nearest I can find with a clicky top and shrader valve are possibly Penske??

I will e-mail Mick Gardeners…

Bit of a dimemma as to whether they are good enough quality to re-build…Whether anyone can re-build and then what to use if I go new option??

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They are OLD..way before Gaz probably existed as a company…Nearest I can find with a clicky top and shrader valve are possibly Penske??

I will e-mail Mick Gardeners…

Bit of a dimemma as to whether they are good enough quality to re-build…Whether anyone can re-build and then what to use if I go new option??

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Yes, looked an old design, which is why I was surprised they could be Gaz. There are specialists that rebuild dampers, Delta uses one down his neck of the woods, but afraid don't know the name. May be worth a web search for 'race damper rebuild' or suchlike.....

Am sure most new damper manufacturers would build to your required length, stroke and mountings if not a stock item. As to who- You pays your money and takes your choice........
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