Are gas shock absorbers really superior in absorbing bumps?

KSM-Vtec · 17th September 2012, 10:13

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Originally Posted by Ragul

Compare the stock factory fitted shocks for a new Gypsy with what? An older Gypsy with even older shocks? Not sure I understood your question.

--R

You got it right....the gen that came with stock oil shocks.

Ragul · 17th September 2012, 10:30

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Originally Posted by KSM-Vtec

You got it right....the gen that came with stock oil shocks.

Oh Even the new ones dont do any magic. The Gypsy is intolerable with stock suspension period. My buying decision rested purely on the existence of CFL product and its decent feedback. That was the one consideration on which I tipped over in favor of Gypsy considering its reputation for a poor ride. Even with CFLs front and rear its only tolerable not great. Hence I am going for Bilsteins.

HTH
--R

invincible7 · 19th September 2012, 16:12

Need help with choosing the right set for Swift petrol.

Which Gas shockers are considered good for Swift Petrol, need to change all 4. Do I need to change the springs aswell. The car has completed 74K Kms.

I have head about the followings, which ones should I go for and also if someone can share the costs.

1. Gabriels.
2. TRW's
3. Monroe's
4. Delphi

rkg · 4th July 2013, 15:55

My Vista has completed 72K. thinking of changing the shocks as there is some noise.
where do i can get Gabriel/Monroe shocks for Indica Vista in bangalore with approximate price , as iam planning to get them changed outside TASS.

msaudf · 5th July 2013, 19:23

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Originally Posted by rkg

My Vista has completed 72K. thinking of changing the shocks as there is some noise.
where do i can get Gabriel/Monroe shocks for Indica Vista in bangalore with approximate price , as iam planning to get them changed outside TASS.

Please don't get hasty and replace the shock-absorbers because of a noise. The noise could be coming from some suspension bush which will turn out to be a much cheaper repair.
Check with your mechanic or service adviser if your shock absorbers are actually weak.

rkg · 6th July 2013, 09:56

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Originally Posted by msaudf

Please don't get hasty and replace the shock-absorbers because of a noise. The noise could be coming from some suspension bush which will turn out to be a much cheaper repair.
Check with your mechanic or service adviser if your shock absorbers are actually weak.

Shocks especially front left is indeed week. suspension bushes are all fine checked at Concorde in my presence.

invincible7 · 16th July 2013, 21:51

Thought about updating my experience with Shock Absorbers while I was looking out to replace them in Swift - tried switching over to TRW's Gas filled shock absorbers, however the ride was much stiffer in comparison to the oil filled ones from Maruti OEM.

I liked the car feeling planted while going over the potholes or bad roads, with the gas shocks I felt the overall ride has become very stiff and every single thing on the road was being felt in the driver's seat. I switched back to the OEM oil filled shocks (Dephi)from Maruti and am pretty satisfied with the ride quality which is much better.

vikram_d · 17th July 2013, 12:05

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Originally Posted by invincible7

Thought about updating my experience with Shock Absorbers while I was looking out to replace them in Swift - tried switching over to TRW's Gas filled shock absorbers, however the ride was much stiffer in comparison to the oil filled ones from Maruti OEM.

I liked the car feeling planted while going over the potholes or bad roads, with the gas shocks I felt the overall ride has become very stiff and every single thing on the road was being felt in the driver's seat. I switched back to the OEM oil filled shocks (Dephi)from Maruti and am pretty satisfied with the ride quality which is much better.

If I remember correctly the Swift came with gas filled shock absorbers as OEM and not with oil filled ones. I replaced the shock absorbers on my car with OEM ones and they were gas filled.

Hammer & Anvil · 3rd August 2015, 16:42

Old thread- needed an update
The Monroe Dealer for shocks in Mumbai is located at Opera House near Tiwari Mithai.

Rane Auto
Fateh Manzil
461 Dr DB Marg, Opera House,
Mumbai.

Contact Sales person:
Amit.
Manager:
Bhavesh.

sgiitk · 3rd August 2015, 19:36

Of course if cost is not a consideration you can also look at Bilstein. They are far superior to the run of the mill stuff, at a price of course.

vasoo · 3rd August 2015, 20:17

I remember when I was learning to drive back in 80s on Amby cars, replacing the stock shocks with Sachs gas filled shock absorbers were a big thing. We did that in our 76 model Amby and the difference was amazing. I dont think the difference will be that much in these days considering the advancements happened in technology.

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rkg Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,044 Thanked: 594 Times	re: Are gas shock absorbers really superior in absorbing bumps? My Vista has completed 72K. thinking of changing the shocks as there is some noise. where do i can get Gabriel/Monroe shocks for Indica Vista in bangalore with approximate price , as iam planning to get them changed outside TASS.
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invincible7 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delhi NCR Posts: 665 Thanked: 173 Times	re: Are gas shock absorbers really superior in absorbing bumps? Thought about updating my experience with Shock Absorbers while I was looking out to replace them in Swift - tried switching over to TRW's Gas filled shock absorbers, however the ride was much stiffer in comparison to the oil filled ones from Maruti OEM. I liked the car feeling planted while going over the potholes or bad roads, with the gas shocks I felt the overall ride has become very stiff and every single thing on the road was being felt in the driver's seat. I switched back to the OEM oil filled shocks (Dephi)from Maruti and am pretty satisfied with the ride quality which is much better.
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Hammer & Anvil BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 377 Thanked: 1,199 Times	re: Are gas shock absorbers really superior in absorbing bumps? Old thread- needed an update The Monroe Dealer for shocks in Mumbai is located at Opera House near Tiwari Mithai. Rane Auto Fateh Manzil 461 Dr DB Marg, Opera House, Mumbai. Contact Sales person: Amit. Manager: Bhavesh.
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vasoo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 1,039 Thanked: 246 Times View My Garage	Re: Are gas shock absorbers really superior in absorbing bumps? I remember when I was learning to drive back in 80s on Amby cars, replacing the stock shocks with Sachs gas filled shock absorbers were a big thing. We did that in our 76 model Amby and the difference was amazing. I dont think the difference will be that much in these days considering the advancements happened in technology.
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