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by **lowridermk3zetec** on Sun May 06, 2007 3:01 pm

hi everyone I have just brought a new 16v xr2i which ive currently taken off the road for the next few weeks for a 2.0 zetec conversion which im looking forward too! My old 2i was lowered on standard shocks with fiesta centre springs and the handling was great! my new one is lowered 35mm on gmax kit and the handling seems poor in comparison I cant have anywhere near as much fun! Do any other owners have any views on gmax kits for handling?

by **Oranoco** on Mon May 07, 2007 10:20 am

Not you at all mate they are cheap shoddy crap with a build quality that is iffy verging on downright dangerous.

*cough*cracking spring platforms *cough*

by **Smo** on Mon May 07, 2007 10:53 am

There are mixed reviews on Gmax kits, however I'm not getting into it because I've only ever been in one or two cars with it fitted

But things to consider are:

1) How old the kit is. It could be worn out...
2) Tracking
3) How worn other suspension components are, e.g. lower arms, top mount rubbers, ARB (the drop links not only wear, but can bend), ARB rubbers. Also look at the rear beam bushes.
4) How low the car is... If it's silly low, then the handling could be affected in a negative way.

Just some ideas to look at

by **lucasdemoley** on Mon May 07, 2007 1:52 pm

I have the 35mm kit and am really disapointed with it. Its far too soft so i always hit the bump stops at even a gentle pace, and i think the seals are going on them as they make squeezy noises going over speed bumps. Ive had them for about 8 months, really really wish i handnt bothered, and feel that that is one area where its really ruining my handling.

by **lowridermk3zetec** on Mon May 07, 2007 3:13 pm

yer mine looks almost brand new! my fezzy has also had new lower arms etc so all components are new so must be the kit. Mine isnt silly low im sure its a 35mm drop so in theory should be alright! So I think after my uprated brakes and 2.0 zetec im def gona have to look at an alternative. Im thinking konis or poss a set of coilovers if I have the spare cash! Really dissapointed with the handling at the mo with the gmax kit as I know how well these cars can handle when set up properly! thanks for the help guys

by **stuosb** on Mon May 07, 2007 10:46 pm

Iv got the same G-max kit on my Xr2i 16v with a 35mm drop. I dont seem to have the same problems with mine, and i am fairly happy with it. There is a slight bit of role but you cant expect wonders from shocks that are cheaper than standard ford shocks.

by **black2** on Wed May 09, 2007 1:47 pm

G max = Utter sh!t.

Gareth.

by **Excursion** on Wed May 09, 2007 2:14 pm

s**t, along with Gaz/Spax and all that budget stuff.

Go for a drive in a car with Leda/Bilstein or similar quality - it's hard to comprehend just how big the difference is!

by **wildheart** on Wed May 09, 2007 3:50 pm

I had a g-max damper snap on me within a handfull of miles whilst i was driving

by **lowridermk3zetec** on Fri May 11, 2007 11:32 am

right im starting to get scared by these gmax stories! just brought some decent brakes next is def gona be an upgrade of some sort! dont wnat mine snapping on me!!!!! well atleast its not me thanks guys

by **Jamesross84** on Wed May 16, 2007 4:43 pm

they arent the best but when i worked at halfords we never had any returned but we got absolutely loads of spax kits back. Id say there wernt bad for the money.

by **wildheart** on Sun May 27, 2007 4:30 pm

Jamesross84 :they arent the best but when i worked at halfords we never had any returned but we got absolutely loads of spax kits back. Id say there wernt bad for the money.

My local Halfords had an amazing ammount of g-max returned and no spax returned!
As stated from personal experience g-max are down right dangerous crap but people who have them fitted wont admit to the truth lol.