jkspoff Posted November 1, 2008 Report Posted November 1, 2008 (edited) Springs fitted (G-max -50mm) and the Galaxy is like a whole new experience ! It handles so much better, and looks better too. The whole installation including springs was Edited November 1, 2008 by jkspoff Quote
Deanoecosse Posted November 3, 2008 Author Report Posted November 3, 2008 [quote name='jkspoff' post='136980' date='Nov 1 2008, 17:54:05']Springs fitted (G-max -50mm) and the Galaxy is like a whole new experience ! It handles so much better, and looks better too. The whole installation including springs was Quote
insider Posted November 3, 2008 Report Posted November 3, 2008 No, don't believe it - the top picture's a LHD car, the bottom is RHD! (I guess you mirror-imaged the top photo so they're both pointing the same way? The absence of the fuel filler flap gave it away!) Quote
jkspoff Posted November 3, 2008 Report Posted November 3, 2008 Well spotted ! Yep I flipped it around so its easier to compare ! Quote
Ginettamad Posted December 18, 2008 Report Posted December 18, 2008 Following your article I thought I'd buy Galaxy Gmax springs as you have. I have just bought a set of springs but think I have been ripped off. The company claimed via email and the phone that the springs are Gmax progressive springs but to me they look like cheap standard springs that have been sawn off? So before I complain have you any pictures of your Gmax springs before fitted? Can you see the progressive spring coils i.e. two or three coils closer together? What did the ends of the springs look like as mine are not finished or ground to a radius just roughly cut? Mine are also black and I had expect them to be red? Cheers Harvey Quote
jkspoff Posted December 20, 2008 Report Posted December 20, 2008 I have sent you a PM. If anyone wants me to recommend a local garage that specialises in fitting these I can. It is in West Yorkshire, they also come guaranteed. Quote
retard Posted January 3, 2009 Report Posted January 3, 2009 Very nice. Im looking for some wheel myself and must admit have found it hard to picture what different sets of wheel would look like . Must admit they look very nice!! Quote
Ginettamad Posted January 28, 2009 Report Posted January 28, 2009 Finally time to report back on 4 Race Dynamics springs which are now fitted. They are claimed to be Gmax springs but sell for around Quote
jkspoff Posted January 28, 2009 Report Posted January 28, 2009 Glad you like the new springs, are they the -50mm ones ? I find that the Galaxy is so much better at handling and feels more stable at speed than before. You do obviously expect the ride to be slightly harder, but not very noticeable on normal maintained roads. The looks are obviously better, but above all else the overall driveability is far better, Ford should have offered these as an approved option. Quote
Ginettamad Posted January 29, 2009 Report Posted January 29, 2009 Yep 50mm drop and its quite a bit lower as the new Bogee shocks fit differently with no tube protruding right through the hub clamp. Of course they could be the same length overall but they appear shorter? They just fit flush so must have been shorter and both clamp bolt sheared off so they had to be drilled through with bolts used to clamp the shocks instead. Also fitted new top bearings and drop links. When the car is clean I'll take a picture or two. Just secured a set of new XL Tyres for Quote
jkspoff Posted January 29, 2009 Report Posted January 29, 2009 I'll keep my eye out for it, as I'm in West Yorkshire but do venture up to the cold North quite often ! Quote
Ginettamad Posted February 1, 2009 Report Posted February 1, 2009 Here is a lowered Photo to show its height now? I'm usually seen up and down the A64 from Tad to York and back. I've got a Private HL plate on and hope to get the cruise working soon. Anyone know what named colour my car is? Cheers Harvey Quote
mk2vr6 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Posted February 1, 2009 [quote name='Ginettamad' post='138506' date='Feb 1 2009, 21:44:26']Anyone know what named colour my car is? Cheers Harvey[/quote] badly washed blue? Quote
jkspoff Posted April 12, 2009 Report Posted April 12, 2009 Try this stuff on your tyres, I bought some from ASDA last night and it looks great on all the black plastic and tyres, Quote
Ginettamad Posted August 4, 2009 Report Posted August 4, 2009 [quote name='jkspoff' post='140141' date='Apr 12 2009, 09:52:32']Try this stuff on your tyres, I bought some from ASDA last night and it looks great on all the black plastic and tyres, Quote
jkspoff Posted September 28, 2009 Report Posted September 28, 2009 Had my tracking checked today and it was a long way out, had new wheels and tyres fitted, 19" alloys with Avon 235 35 19 tyres, they need spigot rings fitting though to stop vibration at high speed, anyone any idea what size I need ? Audi-Ford size ? Quote
mk2vr6 Posted September 28, 2009 Report Posted September 28, 2009 didnt your old rims have any? and the place you bought the new rims from should have provided them with the rims! Quote
jkspoff Posted September 29, 2009 Report Posted September 29, 2009 Just found out I don't need them now ! They are identical size to that of Audi, so its ok as they are. Quote
Mirez Posted September 29, 2009 Report Posted September 29, 2009 [quote name='jkspoff' post='145933' date='Sep 29 2009, 19:09:50']Just found out I don't need them now ! They are identical size to that of Audi, so its ok as they are.[/quote] So what was the cause of the vibration or was it precautionary that you wanted the rings? Where'd you get the 19's from and any chance of a pic? Quote
jkspoff Posted September 30, 2009 Report Posted September 30, 2009 (edited) The vibration over 80mph (on a test track of course!) is yet to be rectified. I have a feeling its a CV joint or drive shafts, as just tonight when steering there is a rumbling/knocking noise coming from the front end, will pop it into garage tomorrow for them to have a look at. The wheels and tyres were an ebay bargain, 19" alloys and Avon reinforced tyres new, all for Edited September 30, 2009 by jkspoff Quote
Mirez Posted September 30, 2009 Report Posted September 30, 2009 [quote name='jkspoff' post='145973' date='Sep 30 2009, 19:02:52']and I got Quote
jkspoff Posted September 30, 2009 Report Posted September 30, 2009 Why did that post twice ?? Maybe its the gremlins creeping back into the forum again ! Quote
galaxynoob Posted March 12, 2012 Report Posted March 12, 2012 [size="5"]Does putting bigger alloys on make much difference to the ride quality[/size] Quote
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