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Old 02-20-2007, 04:56 PM
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whats this knob?

hi guys

i thought i had std suspension but then i saw this. any ideas what this knob does? its not that clear in the pic (phone piccy) but it has a + and - symbol

thanks

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jav those are GAB aftermarket shockers and the screw will be for the damping,screw it in HARDER out SOFTER
Hope this helps mate
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Old 02-20-2007, 07:11 PM
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thanks mark, so this means ive got upgraded suspension 8)

so will these be any better on the track or shall i upgrade anyway? hummm
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thanks mark, so this means ive got upgraded suspension 8)

so will these be any better on the track or shall i upgrade anyway? hummm
I dont know much about the gab shocks but you cannot beat tein suspension for value for money mate

Which evo are they on mate?
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Old 02-20-2007, 09:04 PM
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thats a rear shock off an early evo mark it mounts differently to the IV-IX
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Old 02-20-2007, 09:13 PM
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just found this if its any good
http://www.miata.net/products/chassis/gab.html

reviews on gab shocks
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Old 02-20-2007, 09:23 PM
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thats a rear shock off an early evo mark it mounts differently to the IV-IX
correct :-) ........its from my e3

i think i'll try them out on the track and then maybe upgrade.
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Old 02-20-2007, 09:34 PM
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great link!.......will have fun messing around with these. :-)
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Old 02-21-2007, 02:48 AM
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Seen a few early evo's with gab shocks on but not sure what springs you might have as people seem to mix and match ie gab shocks with whiteline springs with a custom spring load. Gabs are ment to be a good piece of kit! 8)
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