When Abarth designed the performance version of the modern Fiat 500 ‘low ride suspension’ was a feature, thus implying that the handling of the standard 500 could be improved. Now GAZ offers a GAZ Gold Suspension Kit to allow owners of more standard 500 models to benefit from not just low ride, but variable ride height and damper rate adjustable suspension.
The kit includes suspension springs and adjustable coilovers on which the ride height can be adjusted through 60mm. The coilovers have a coarse acme form thread for ease of height adjustment and to ensure that they remain in good order even after considerable service.
Damping rates are variable by means of an adjuster knob on the damper bodies.
The GAZ Gold range comes with a reservoir filled with a high viscosity index multi grade oil to reduce fade and a gas cell to prevent cavitation under harsh trackday conditions. However, springs (included in kit) are supplied to the customer’s specifications according to the vehicle’s intended use – road and track day or out-and-out racing.
All the units are individually tested before leaving the factory. The damper bodies are now finished in the new GAZ black plated coating to shrug off dirt, dust and minor gravel debris.
The GAZ GGA491 coilover kit for the Fiat 500 (2007 on) includes front and rear dampers and springs and is priced at £975.52 + VAT.
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
