Ford Escort Mk1 Gaz GOLD Coilover Suspension Kit

Ford Escort Mk1 Gaz GOLD Coilover Suspension Kit

• Fitment: All Ford Escort Mk1 models
• Configuration: Coilover front. Choice of rear set up
• Damping: Adjustable front and rear
• Height: Adjustable front. Rear see below
• Optional Extras see below

Part No GGA400

Kit Configuration

In this kit the front is full coilover. At the rear there is a choice as follows please use the drop down menu above to select the set up you require.

• Supplied with telescopic rear dampers as in the OE set up. The rear damper is adjustable for stiffness. The rear of the car is lowered by lowering blocks (not supplied). This is the default kit.
• Supplied with a rear coilover for use with the leafsprings. The rear coilover set up adds some stiffness to overcome the OE leaf spring rate for decreased body roll during cornering. In this kit the rear ride height is altered by fitting lowering blocks (not supplied) and adjusting the rear coilover to suit.
• Supplied with a rear coilover for use with a 5 link rear on a turreted car. Ride height is adjusted using the lower spring platform on each coilover.

Please Note: We will require you donor front struts sent to the factory in Essex, UK. Once you have ordered the kit we will send the address and a reference number to quote. If you do not have these, we can supply Rally Design stub axles. Please note they are the bolt on steering arm type. Please use the drop down menu above to order stub axles. Full details of these can be found below in the related products section.

The kit can be supplied with fixed or camber adjustable front top mounts please use drop down menu above to include these.

This kit allows you to adjust height and damping at all four corners of the car. This solves a number of problems that fast road, track day and race car drivers often run into as follows such as understeer, oversteer, lack of grip. The kit is also supplied with the correct spring rates, damper valving and ride height range (see Custom Build Specs section below).

Please note: Images are generic and depict the Gaz Gold range and kit configuration for this listing but may not show the exact kit you purchase.

Adjustable Height

For fast road, track day and race day cars, this allows you to lower the car, (usually between -20 to -65mm lowering range) lowering the centre of gravity and reducing body roll which increases mechanical grip. You will also be able to adjust the height at one end relative to the other. This is especially useful for rear wheel drive cars where you might want to run the rear ride height lower than the front to reduce oversteer.

For tarmac and gravel rally cars, the kit can be built with a ride height above original for increased ground clearance and (usually) increased damper stroke for greater wheel travel. Again, you will be able to adjust the height at one end relative to the other to alter handling characteristics.

Adjustable Damping

For fast road and track cars, this allows you to stiffen the cars suspension further reducing body roll to further increase mechanical grip. You will also be able to adjust the damping at one end relative to the other. This is especially useful for rear wheel drive cars where you might want to soften the rear damping to reduce oversteer as softening the rear or stiffening the front pushes weight back onto the rear wheels increasing grip.

For tarmac and gravel rally cars, the kit can be built to suit the terrain as you dont always want a smooth track stiff set up on undulating roads or loose surfaces.

The significant differences between the Gaz Gold dampers and the Gaz GHA dampers are the Gaz Gold dampers are larger in diameter (62mm diameter in most cases). This increases the oil capacity which allows the damper to resist oil cavitation and frothing and therefore damper fade which maintains a consistent damping over the course of a race or track day.

The larger dampers also means that larger bearings and rods can be used which are designed to withstand the high side loadings of semi and full slick tyres often seen on serious track day cars and many race formula.

Custom Build Specs

Whilst it is true that height and damping adjustability will allow you to fine tune your cars handling characteristics, it is absolutely vital that the spring rates and the damper valving and the ride height range of the kit are correctly specified to suit your cars specification and use.

Once you order your Gaz Gold kit from us, we email you to find out what the car is being used for, the basic specification that affects the original weight of the car (if you know the corner weights of the car so much the better), the tyres being used (road, semi, full slick etc) and the current and planned power output of the engine.

Whether you drive a fast road, track day, tarmac circuit, gravel or tarmac rally, drift or drag car, once we understand your car and your needs, we will be supplying your kit, set up correctly to deliver you a competitive edge over your rivals!

Features of this Ford Escort Mk1 Gaz Gold Coilover Kit

• The kit bolts to original suspension mounts (unless otherwise stated)
• A complete kit is supplied (dampers, springs, height adjustment tool)
• On car damping adjustable
• Single control knob for damping adjustment
• Simultaneous adjustment of rebound and compression
• On car height adjustable
• Course acme thread for ease of height adjustment
• Black zinc anodised for maximum corrosion resistance
• All kits are dyno tested before despatch to ensure they achieve the required build specification
• Covered by a 2 year warranty (Learn More...)

Optional Extras

Please see related products section below for:

• Helper Springs
• Top Mounts
• Rally Design stub axles

Build Time, Postage and Terms

• Build time is roughly 4-6 weeks
• Postage within UK mainland is free
• Overseas shipping is calculated at checkout and UK Vat removed (View Costs Here)
• When purchasing online, you are deemed to have accepted our Terms and Conditions of Use - This Gaz Coilover kit is made to order, and is therefore not subject to distance selling regulations therefore you cannot cancel your order once it has been placed with us or return your kit for refund once you receive it.