Escort Cabriolet Club Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Hi Peeps !!! :big_wave: I need to replace all 4 Shocks and Springs on my Mk6 as its a bouncy castle on wheels lol !!! Plus its rubbing on them when I go arround corners at SLOW speeds !!! :wow: I can't lower the car with performance Shocks as I have a big set of alloys on the car but the ride hight is spot on, it looks lowerd with standard equipment so back to standard I go !!! The few things I need to know is what exactly do I go for, I have seen many different Shocks but whats the difference between Gas and Oil Suspention ??? Also which struts can I fit as I see theres Suspension for the Saloon, Van and Estate, I know the Van rears are not going to go on but i'm just confussed.com lol !!! I have spoted a set of GTi Struts and I thought they might be the way to go as they are probably more for handling, but I might be wrong !!! Please let me know your thoughts on what ones to get, brands and where to get them and what set ups you went for !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Webby1980 Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Bouncy castle on wheels mine is like that too just now. MOT on Monday wish me luck xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escortcabrioletclub Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 well disitions disitions lol ok gas better then oil gti ones would probly be best but ......... look at it this way the clue is in the name cabriolet ....... thats what ones you should go for lol its not a Saloon, Van or Estate The reason for using gas pressurization is to fight cavitation. When a vehicle is traveling down the road and hits a bump or a pothole, the compression and extension of the suspension telescopes the shock or strut. This forces the piston inside to push its way through a column of oil (hydraulic fluid), creating resistance as the oil is forced through small orifices in the piston. The motion of the piston also creates an area of high pressure ahead of it and an area of low pressure behind it. It’s the low pressure area directly behind the piston that causes trouble because it allows tiny air bubbles to form in the oil (cavitation). The faster the piston pumps up and down, the more rapidly cavitation aerates the oil on both sides of the piston and churns it into foam. The result is a "foam zone" around the piston that offers little resistance and causes the shock’s dampening ability to fade. That’s where gas charging comes in. Pressurizing the oil inside the shock with nitrogen gas prevents the formation of bubbles in the low pressure zone behind the piston. How much pressure does it take? In a twin-tube shock, most manufacturers use about 100 to 150 psi, though some go up to as much as 250 psi depending on the application. The gas charge is located in the top of the outside chamber. With monotube shocks and struts, a floating piston separates the gas from the oil. Because of the larger surface area, a much higher gas charge is normally used: typically 360 to 400 psi. As a result, gas pressurized shocks and struts have more consistent ride control characteristics than nonpressurized shocks and won’t fade on rough roads or under hard use. Gas pressure also makes the shock more responsive for a firmer, more stable ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escort Cabriolet Club Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 Cool, nice one Sir.Tony, knew I could count on you !!! :icon_salut_gb: No shocks listed under Cabriolet but I have been told by my Mate who is in the Motorfactor trade that normal TinTop ones fit the same, probably go for GTi then !!! Been Quoted £235 for non-FORD Gas shocks and springs posted, not bad I guess but i'll keep looking !!! Any more comments or suggestions Welcome !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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