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MG MGF Technical - What Shocks??

Guys

Im am wanting to upgrade my shock absorbers but im not sure what to go for.

I think its a toss up between the avo adjustable ones or the trophy standard shocks. Both of these with polyflex bushes in.


Which one would be best??? / best price etc to get them??

I dont really do track stuff. All i want to do is tighten up the suspension more than my 60k shocks do!!.

I believe the install is a simple job as well! Just need loads of release spray!!.
Chris Glen

Give Techspeed a call about their Bilsteins, they are supposed to be a lot better than the standars shocks.

As far as I know they are made to Techspeed's own spec.

Johan
Johan Slagter

Another vote for Techspeed's Bilstein dampers!

Regarding Trophy dampers - yes they are fractionally stiffer (on rebound) than standard MGF dampers, they still aren't all that great.

A decent aftermarket shock will ALWAYS be better than any MGF standard shocker.

In the world of shock absorbers, you get what you pay for.

Avos are adjustable - and readily available (MG World featured these in their MGF chassis tuning article). Just be a little careful with adjustables: remember that the standard shock absorber mountings are designed for dampers that have little resistance on compression - and therefore are underengineered for stiffer dampers. The rear upper mounting point is a favourite place to crack - but happily Mike Satur et al do retail strengthening plates that can be welded in to repair potential damage...
Rob Bell

Would it be recommended then to have these plates welded on??? I doubt if id want to over crank the shocks!
Chris Glen

So there is a difference between Billies from Mike and those from Techspeed ?

>>> Would it be recommended then to have these plates welded on??? <<<
Hard to say no, but it isn't required at all.
Erik

>> Would it be recommended then to have these plates welded on??? I doubt if id want to over crank the shocks!

Depends ... I've had AVOs on my '96 *F* for about 2 yrs now with no problems ... you just need to be careful about how hard you adjust them.
Gaz R

Erik,

The TechSpeed Bilsteins are unique to them - manufactured to their own settings and with a difference between the front and rear setups.

I believe that Bilsteins 'over the counter' for the MGF are the same front and rear.

HTH

Dave
Dave

I agree with Gaz and Erik - no need to install the strengthening plates unless your car suffers from problems - as many cars don't. It's a problem to be aware of Chris.
Rob Bell

If you do go down the AVO route and I believe the AVOs are pretty much at the low end of the shocks upgrade ladder then try AVO themselves. I found them cheaper by going direct.

www.avouk.com

Gaz
Gaz R

Thnaks for the advice guys. Sorry i havent repllied earlier but ive been away working in hartlepool.

Chris
Chris Glen

This thread was discussed between 04/10/2003 and 09/10/2003

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