AVO GTX

[Nyall]

Been looking into a few coilover options for the Ph1 recently as the KTEC coilovers are giving up the ghost.

Had my heart set on B14s for a while, but as the car is totally stripped out and will become a track day only car, and maybe a few k's a year as a weekend toy, I started to look into adjustable suspension setups, as the Billies lack adjustability and are too soft for track.

KW V2s and ASTs are on my radar but I can't justify the £1000+ price tag for a brand new set. I'd have to aquire some second hand jobbies and send them off for a refurb, however, they don't pop up for sale that often.

Tonight I stumbled upon this link http://balancemotorsport.co.uk/avo-gtx-coilover-clio-172-182.html £540 for a set of AVO GTX (RRP £1080).

Seems almost too good to be true? Has anyone had experience with Balance Motorsport before? And more importantly, what are peoples thoughts on the AVOs? Any good?

 

[Welsh.Dan]

No idea on the suspension itself. But I believe balance motorsport are part of demon tweeks. Sure someone will confirm this. So Should be reputable.

Avo are decent enough brand.

 

[Mr R.]

If that's the price then id get them bought mate.

 

[Welsh.Dan]

As you have failing ktec ones now I'm sure these would be a big improvement.
I had Avo shocks on my mk2 golf gti and they seemed pretty good.

 

[Nyall]

Anything would be an improvement over the KTECs/Racelands, especially failing ones!

It seems like a bargain to me, but I would like to know I'm buying something decent before I commit to the purchase.

 

[Welsh.Dan]

Yeah. Definately. You don't want to be buying blind.
I'm sure someone will be able to give you some feedback on here.

 

[Mr R.]

There was a mint 172 in the for sale section.
He also had AVO's fitted, I would find the advert and pm the seller.
The car's been sold but im sure the guy wouldn't mind.
I almost bought them for my ph1 but I went for the bilsteins in the end as I couldn't justify the extra for what I use the car for.

 

[Mr R.]

http://www.cliosport.net/index.php?posts/10627286

SOLD 53 plate Renaultsport Clio 172 Monaco blue - Concours / Motorsport / Track Day. £3500.

Firstly can I apologise for this lengthy advert. I've tried to reduce it, but there is a lot to mention.<br /><br />I purchased the car in April 2007. After looking long and hard for a decent example,......

 

[Nyall]

Turns out Balance Motorsport had put the wrong price on their website...

The "special price" was £50 discount, however, they'd put 50% discount on the coilovers by accident.

 

[Mr R.]

I thought it was to good to be true mate.
When I was going to buy mine I called AVO directly.