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OSRAV KGA Dampers
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14/02/2009 11:51
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Not sure if anyone has heard of OSRAV dampers, they are a Company based in Vittorio Veneto, Italy. These were my first suspension modification fitted many years ago and then passed on to Nigel who's been running them ever since with great success. They are a replacement damper kit but unlike the Billys that most opt for the KGA kit is adjustable for bump and rebound from an adjustment point at the top of the damper (Koni are only adjustable in rebound). These would be a very good option for those who like to play with suspension settings to get the car handling just how they want it or for those who like a nice Bilstein feeling normal ride then turn it up to hard for track days or more spirited driving. Hopefully Nigel will post up on this thread as he's driven with them for much longer than I did, I moved on to Billys, Koni, FK and Leda since then but I am going back to a set of KGA fronts. I managed to find an OSRAV UK dealer Zagato Lancia who are willing to supply the kit for Fiat Coupe's. Prices will be; KGA Fully Adjustable Kit £528.75 KTA Non Adjustable Kit £334.87 (Bilstein Alternative ?) OSRAV Website So thats another option in the handling department for you all
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Re: OSRAV KGA Dampers
[Re: Jimbo]
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14/02/2009 12:27
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Interesting Jimbo. I might be intersted in something like this soon as I am planning a suspension upgrade in the near future if funds allow.
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Re: OSRAV KGA Dampers
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14/02/2009 12:34
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Same as symonh will be nice to hear Nigel's input. More options out there the better
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Re: OSRAV KGA Dampers
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14/02/2009 19:08
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I would be interested for the adjustable ones, in the near future, just had to pay out for a turbo and bits so cant at the mo.
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Re: OSRAV KGA Dampers
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14/02/2009 23:18
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I picked these up secondhand from Jimbo about four years ago. I ran them for about 100,000 miles, until the rutted, pockmarked excuse for a public highway in and around Coventry finally took their toll and one of the dampers collapsed internally. I guess we should also remember that my car had led a pretty hard life - big miles in all sorts of weather and driven [ahem] 'enthusiastically' However, if they had not failed, I would happily be running them today - the damping control was fantastic - I could have them really soft, but the control was still there - no bouncing, just a nice gentle ride. Similarly, if I increased the damping, the car took on a new character, with a firm but controlled ride, ideal for B-road hacking. The hardest setting was too hard for the road, but I used it a few times on the track and at TOTB, where the smooth surface meant it handled like a go-kart I have Konis fitted now, and they are definitely a step down from the Osravs If I was in the market for mid-price suspension, this would be it - better than Billies in my opinion.
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Re: OSRAV KGA Dampers
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17/02/2009 18:50
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Hmm, adjustability and a good ride, sold to me! Is there a UK distributor? Gareth
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Re: OSRAV KGA Dampers
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17/02/2009 19:14
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Hmm, adjustability and a good ride, sold to me! Is there a UK distributor? Gareth Isn't that the whole point of Jimbo's first post?
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Re: OSRAV KGA Dampers
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17/02/2009 21:19
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Well, erm, no! I've heard of them, maybe from my overall interest in all things Italian car and motorsport, Jimbo didn't mention where he got them from, just that the company is Italian. Anyway, a bit of delving, I've found a UK (sole) distributor, Clicky! I've emailed them for a price. Gareth
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Re: OSRAV KGA Dampers
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17/02/2009 21:20
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Even when he said this? I managed to find an OSRAV UK dealer Zagato Lancia who are willing to supply the kit for Fiat Coupe's.
Prices will be;
KGA Fully Adjustable Kit £528.75 KTA Non Adjustable Kit £334.87 (Bilstein Alternative ?)
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Re: OSRAV KGA Dampers
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17/02/2009 22:20
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ohhhhh....despite needing a new engine i'm soo tempted!
think i better sell all my old crap!
Ry
EDIT: I assume it is but can you confirm the price is Inc VAT? thanks
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Re: OSRAV KGA Dampers
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17/02/2009 22:41
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Even when he said this? I managed to find an OSRAV UK dealer Zagato Lancia who are willing to supply the kit for Fiat Coupe's.
Prices will be;
KGA Fully Adjustable Kit £528.75 KTA Non Adjustable Kit £334.87 (Bilstein Alternative ?)
I appear to have a selective vision impairment! I can't apologise enough! Gareth
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Re: OSRAV KGA Dampers
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21/02/2009 17:50
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Jimbo, what are these like compared to the LEDA gear ?
my stuff is getting a tad tired & I've given up on returning to LEDA for a refurb.
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Re: OSRAV KGA Dampers
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21/02/2009 20:29
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ideally Jim, a full matches set would be ideal, however the fronts for me would have to be adjustable ride height & camber. I'll keep an eye on this thread I've managed to set up my coop to be reasonably comfy, but stays nice & neutral, so you can gauge how it drives, Flea has been out in mine & noted it was quite a neutral car, which I guess is no bad thing
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Re: OSRAV KGA Dampers
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22/02/2009 11:37
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These aren't for you then Taz, the fronts are just a McPherson strut like the Billys, no height adjustment on them, although they are a slightly shorter damper so do lower the car a little more. My Leda's are great and a really nice ride for 1" but where that would be great on a track its not so great on the road and the price Leda want to shorten them will buy a set of front osrav's What do you do ?
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Re: OSRAV KGA Dampers
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24/02/2009 00:45
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Has anyone tried the non adjustable set? Was planning on getting billies this month but the price has went through the roof. If so are they much harder/softer than OE? cheers Paul
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Re: OSRAV KGA Dampers
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25/02/2009 15:01
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ahh, only just noticed the fully adjustable ones are less adjustable than i realised. height adjustment is one think i really do need Ry
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Re: OSRAV KGA Dampers
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21/05/2009 16:41
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hmmmmmm group buy anyone??
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Re: OSRAV KGA Dampers
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21/05/2009 16:47
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bulldog to get hight adjustment you need coilovers. if you go for coilover expect it to be very expensive or a crap ride.
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Re: OSRAV KGA Dampers
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21/05/2009 22:37
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if you go for coilover expect it to be very expensive or a crap ride. which coilovers are these then Ben
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Re: OSRAV KGA Dampers
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22/05/2009 09:30
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coilover that will adjust gaz = expensive but good fk= cheap but crap ride.
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Re: OSRAV KGA Dampers
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22/05/2009 11:22
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FK's are a budget coilover with a poor damper insert, they are great for knocking around town with the lowered look but put them on a B road and you'll be slower than a standard coupe, they just don't handle bumpy roads well, the under rated damper can't control the spring that ends up with a pogo stick handling car.
Oh, and unless you buy the konigsport FK's with the Komi insert, they are not adjustable.
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Re: OSRAV KGA Dampers
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22/05/2009 20:51
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Fair play then Apparently i dont know what i'm on about, times like these i think why do i bother Ben
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