Tony Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Scenario Mazda MX5 mk2 NB Relatively unmodified other than 16" wheels with an extreme off-set. GAZ Gold Pros was this customers request running 350lb coil rates front, 250lb coil rates rear. Fitting No real fitting issues were experienced other than the rear wheels positive off-set. At what i would consider the correct ride height and rear camber positions the tyres will hit the artches. Solution Wheel off-set is an issue so Archenemy> http://www.archenemy.co.uk/beta/?p=155 was called to roll the rear arches. Nevertheless we still had a rear "body rake" issue and tucked camber positions. In an attempt to resolve this the coil platforms were raised, this did nothing more than run-out of damper shaft droop and begin to preload the coils. It was pants It's appears we have a bespoke situation so i called Derek Garner "field engineer from GAZ" and wanted a solution. The solution Derek made the thre hour journey through the fog and accidents on the M25 and agreed a bespoke set of rear coil overs is required for this car. In summary Find another suspension manufacturer prepared to travel three hours in the fog and M25 trauma only to agree "for this car" it don't go.... In summary, summary Bespoke production, fitting, geo re-calibration cost to the customer....... £0 And that's why i use GAZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randominbread Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Looking after the customer's needs are paramount if a company wants to succeed. Are GAZ shocks re-buildable, do they need regular maintenance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 Should be zero maintenance, but have service costs of £35+ per unit for future rebuilds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooflessdriver Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Out of interest Tony, how often do they need rebuilding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 Out of interest Tony, how often do they need rebuilding? In truth i don't know..... I've been involved with GAZ for two years now and so far no units we have sold has needed service, some owners with the GAZ Gold have used us as a service agent on units five years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hms Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 Roofless, Derek is at Brands so you can ask him then! h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 Roofless,Derek is at Brands so you can ask him then! h With MOT, should be a good day, wim has calibrated mot cars, i might even come along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hms Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 I'm sure that there's a passenger ride available with me and the Hornet! Just remember to bring a lid! Hope to see you there. h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 Lid.... that's an issue because that went with the bike..... Maybe Derek has some options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hms Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 I have one if you need Tony? So no excuse! h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 Busted....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hms Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 So, I'll see you there then! h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgh Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 So will I! Ride in Mk3 always available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooflessdriver Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Roofless,Derek is at Brands so you can ask him then! h Ok, cos my rears are knocking again. Been replaced once and also rebuilt once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Roofless,Derek is at Brands so you can ask him then! h Ok, cos my rears are knocking again. Been replaced once and also rebuilt once. Maybe GAZ needs to give you an upgrade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hms Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 Tony, just heard Brands on the 3rd is now cancelled. They are rescheduling it for Mon 31st Jan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 Tony,just heard Brands on the 3rd is now cancelled. They are rescheduling it for Mon 31st Jan! Derek was saying about that yesterday....... It's to cold anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hms Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 Nah it's not, you tin top lot! It's very bracing! h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 If my dangly bits don't dangle then it's to cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooflessdriver Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 Roofless,Derek is at Brands so you can ask him then! h Ok, cos my rears are knocking again. Been replaced once and also rebuilt once. Maybe GAZ needs to give you an upgrade Wouldn't expect to be 'given' an upgrade but maybe a healthy contribution towards replacing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 Roofless,Derek is at Brands so you can ask him then! h Ok, cos my rears are knocking again. Been replaced once and also rebuilt once. Maybe GAZ needs to give you an upgrade Wouldn't expect to be 'given' an upgrade but maybe a healthy contribution towards replacing! I can poke him in the eye for you..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooflessdriver Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 Roofless,Derek is at Brands so you can ask him then! h Ok, cos my rears are knocking again. Been replaced once and also rebuilt once. Maybe GAZ needs to give you an upgrade Wouldn't expect to be 'given' an upgrade but maybe a healthy contribution towards replacing! I can poke him in the eye for you..... Probably best to give him a poke in the ribs! Thanks Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 Roofless,Derek is at Brands so you can ask him then! h Ok, cos my rears are knocking again. Been replaced once and also rebuilt once. Maybe GAZ needs to give you an upgrade Wouldn't expect to be 'given' an upgrade but maybe a healthy contribution towards replacing! I can poke him in the eye for you..... Probably best to give him a poke in the ribs! Thanks Tony. I have arguments, good ones at the moment with GAZ, Derek is pulling to many stops in too many areas to be beneficial, hence our arguments..... I'm going to leave him alone to enjoy the end of season, after that it's knickers down time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooflessdriver Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Roofless,Derek is at Brands so you can ask him then! h Ok, cos my rears are knocking again. Been replaced once and also rebuilt once. Maybe GAZ needs to give you an upgrade Wouldn't expect to be 'given' an upgrade but maybe a healthy contribution towards replacing! I can poke him in the eye for you..... Probably best to give him a poke in the ribs! Thanks Tony. I have arguments, good ones at the moment with GAZ, Derek is pulling to many stops in too many areas to be beneficial, hence our arguments..... I'm going to leave him alone to enjoy the end of season, after that it's knickers down time :lol: In that case, I'll have a free set then! On a serious note, they have been knocking for 6+ months again so new year is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 I've had words with Derek about the years performance and started building ideas for next year so that we can continue to grow, so i'm sure this issue can be dealt with promptly in the new year..... One thing though, you will need to remind me cos my memory with everything that's going on is pants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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