Anyone installed Ramspott & Brandt Shocks & Springs?

[peter_england99]

Hi, has anyone installed the Ramspott & Brant ' Suspension kit- S-350' shocks and springs (Order-Nr.: 10728  http://www.ramspott-brandt.de/ section 'Esprit 1988 onwards-Suspension')? If yes, I'd appreciate your feedback. If possible could you also share what spring rates you installed?

 

These shocks & springs look very similar to www.pukesprit.de 'Fully adjustable suspension Type S-350' in the Chassis-Suspension section.

 

Regards,

Peter.

 

[Bibs]

Personal I'd avoid the retailer based on previous experience.

 

Nitron, who make the suspension for the Exige V6 Cup (and also Bloodhound!) are developing some Esprit suspension. If I were you, I'd hang on for that or go with the Lotus Billy/Eibach setup

[jimblob]

Nitron, who make the suspension for the Exige V6 Cup (and also Bloodhound!) are developing some Esprit suspension. If I were you, I'd hang on for that or go with the Lotus Billy/Eibach setup

Oh pray tell do you know when and how much this is likely to be? its on my future list of things to do.

[Günter]

as often said - PUK is a friend of Steffen & Olaf, so that's why you can find the same offers in both shops  ..main difference is the listed price, as the German tax rate is not listed in the same way.

[peter_england99]

Thanks for the advice/comments.

I'd also really like to get some feedback from people who have actually installed the Ramspott & Brant ' Suspension kit- S-350' kit.

 

Regards,

Peter.

[CharlieC]

Hi Peter,

 

I've got that set although when I bought it it wasn't sold as being developed for the S-350. 

 

The springs are from KW who are considered to be pretty good. Here's their site - http://www.kwsuspensions.co.uk/home/

I don't recall the spring rate off the top of my head but will take a look and update this post over the weekend.

 

Important to know is that one of the shocks was shot shortly after the 3 year warranty expired. I wouldn't re-buy this set for that reason. Its not like I'm doing silly miles, track days or weigh as much as Günter. 

 

I think Bibs comment about the retailer is also worth taking into account. 

 

If I were re-newing now I'd go for absolute quality rather than adjustability. They are fun to mess about with but I'm not sure the longevity is there. In fact with this set I know its not. 

 

HTH

 

Charlie

[peter_england99]

Hi Charlie,

                 Thanks for posting your experience. I've decided to stay clear of them and get the Lotus parts. Now just dependent of Lotus' supply times.

 

Regards,

Peter.

[Bibs]

Doh, will chase them up again today, sorry Peter!

[Günter]

you little boy   ... 

 

"...Its not like I'm doing silly miles, track days or weigh as much as Günter.

 

HTH

 

Charlie  "