GAZ, ST or Bilstein for Maxi Kombi?

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Re: GAZ, ST or Bilstein for Maxi Kombi?

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That looks about right, want to do this to our caddy and swap the 16” alloys for 18’s
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Re: GAZ, ST or Bilstein for Maxi Kombi?

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How are the rear wheels sitting in the arch, are they centred? Did they use original ST axle relocation kit, or their own kit?
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Couldn’t tell you to be honest. I didn’t ask. I think it looks okay, in the centre but could go even lower


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Hudson97 wrote: Tue Oct 16, 2018 1:14 pm I took mine to Darkside and got the ST X kit fitted, dropped it off at 8am and it was done by half 11. Feels spot on. It still could go lower, they said they just set it to what they normally put it at on caddy’s, so not sure how much lower it is. Would definitely recommend Image

looks great mate - i think it'll be the ST kit I'm gonna get, though I'll get it fitted in Bristol


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Re: GAZ, ST or Bilstein for Maxi Kombi?

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Yeah i wouldn't go any lower than this without an axle relocation kit, would easily drop another 40mm but the rears will go completely off-centre so I decided to keep it sensible.

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Old thread I know,but I’m looking at replacing my stance plus with st,are they a nice firm ride as my stance ones are bouncy
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Ant bliss wrote:Old thread I know,but I’m looking at replacing my stance plus with st,are they a nice firm ride as my stance ones are bouncy
I’ve got stance +....came on the van when I bought it. Not great! Too soft for the level of lows.

I’ll be upgrading eventually. Was looking at Bilstein and KW. Get the best you can afford.


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torque777 wrote: Tue Oct 09, 2018 9:24 pm I fitted vmaxx to my maxi life and regretted it, was way too soft I now run spax rsx front coilovers and gaz rear dampers with darkside rear lowering kit, I like the fact you can adjust the firmness to suit your driving.. Gaz have been on three years but needed servicing after two, but that's the best thing as they are not a throw away item.. Spax are brilliant and still feel as good today as they did 30k ago when new, still look good too and the adjustment knob is on bottom so really easy to adjust

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Re: GAZ, ST or Bilstein for Maxi Kombi?

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Just contact Gaz direct, they should sort it.
Failing that, your warranty is with the supplier, whoever you bought them from.
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