Hello All,
Well after 18 months of unhappiness with the GAZ shocks I finally got them removed and replaced. I just found them to OTT for everyday use, too many adjustments, clonking, squeaking etc. I have replaced them with Koni’s and the difference is astounding. No adjustment just bolt on and go. I was going to fleabay the old ones but decided to throw them instead. The reason for this are as follows. On three of the four shocks parts were missing!! Namely the lower locking rings. Even Peter at Auto Imagination (I would highly recomend these guys) in Great Dunmow were shocked at the loose rear spring etc. To be honest I have had alot of trouble with the GAZ and in all fairness they tried to sort them for me but enough is enough. I really luv being able to chuck the car around on the b roads without feeling like I will end up in the ditch due to bouncing around. I also took the 100mile return trip to WIM to get the set up right. Again well worth it. Tony talks to you like you are on the same level, not bombarding you with jargon.
Anyway rant over. Thanks again to MX5parts, Auto Imagination and WIM, together they have restored faith in my 5.
Neil