Problem new gaz shocks 940 - Page 2

ian2000t · Nov 9th, 2017, 13:17

This is very disappointing! I'm looking at new shocks next year to replace the Bilstein TC's and was looking at Gaz as a cheaper adjustable alternative to Koni. I think Classic Sweede is the only seller of these. Last time I checked, they are not listed in Gaz product list, which suggests they are either special order, or designed for a different vehicle which "kind of fit" our cars...

I have only ever dealt with Classic Swede once, when I bought a set of used HD rear springs from him... which unfortunately took literally months of chasing and excuses, but I got them eventually.

Steve940estate · Nov 13th, 2017, 21:59

Have you had any luck sorting this out ?

Jimsiss · Nov 15th, 2017, 10:01

What is the GAZ part number?

dafke · Nov 16th, 2017, 23:43

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Originally Posted by Jimsiss

What is the GAZ part number?

REF:8290056 [ (CS7/9Frdamp) Adjustable front dampers -Pair 700 + 900 x 1 ] Open length : Standard[ (CS7/9Rdamp) Adjustable Rear

willvg95 · Nov 17th, 2017, 15:39

I havent actually dealt with him but theres a guy in chesterfield where i am that does adjustable shocks, think they are gaz units also.

Retroturbo is his website.
Think he gets stuff from scandinavia and brings it over.

Sorry to hijack the thread but what are peoples experience with koni or bilstein b6s ?

Cheers
Will vg

MiniNinjaRob · Nov 17th, 2017, 16:55

I’d just send a letter before action to ClassicSwede and get your money back. I wouldn’t touch him with a barge pole personally after reading that Lpg thread.

dafke · Nov 25th, 2017, 18:18

I send the shocks back to him.

He recieved them 23 november.

I didn't hear anything from him.

I just wan't my money back like he promised !

I just fitted bilstein B6 shocks to my 940 .

It fits very nice and much better ride !

bob12 · Nov 25th, 2017, 18:42

I have noticed that since the first post on this thread the owner of Classic Swede (I assume) has had occasional input on a Facebook Volvo interest page.

Personally I think the business response of Classic Swede leaves a lot to be desired, and not surprisingly they get negative feedback.

dafke · Nov 25th, 2017, 20:33

I got my money back and he got's his shocks back .

Case closed !

Steve940estate · Nov 25th, 2017, 20:48

Glad to hear you have got the problem sorted out. It's a shame there isn't more of a market for Volvo 940 parts there would be a few more choices when it came to what was available then.
I fitted a set of Sachs/Boge gas shocks and there was a huge improvement over the originals but I think a lot of it was just because they were new, it all helps though.

Nov 9th, 2017, 13:17	#11
ian2000t Premier Member Last Online: Oct 21st, 2023 20:25 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Halesowen	This is very disappointing! I'm looking at new shocks next year to replace the Bilstein TC's and was looking at Gaz as a cheaper adjustable alternative to Koni. I think Classic Sweede is the only seller of these. Last time I checked, they are not listed in Gaz product list, which suggests they are either special order, or designed for a different vehicle which "kind of fit" our cars... I have only ever dealt with Classic Swede once, when I bought a set of used HD rear springs from him... which unfortunately took literally months of chasing and excuses, but I got them eventually. __________________ 1990 Volvo 760 GLE D24TIC ZF22 - 16psi, more fuel, Monark 293 nozzles, 40mm lower, Bilstein TCs, 24/19 ARBs, full Polybushed front, H&R spacers, 17" Titans. Running Veg oil/petrol mix. Past: 1988 Volvo 740 B230E M46, 1991 Volvo 940 B230FB M47

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Jimsiss Senior Member Last Online: Apr 12th, 2024 17:04 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northwich	What is the GAZ part number? __________________ 940 B230FT

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MiniNinjaRob Master Member Last Online: Dec 2nd, 2022 12:14 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: West Yorkshire	I’d just send a letter before action to ClassicSwede and get your money back. I wouldn’t touch him with a barge pole personally after reading that Lpg thread. __________________ The Millennium Volcon - 1997 940CD HPT Estate Millennium Volcon NOW FOR SALE HERE

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bob12 bob12 Last Online: Yesterday 22:05 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Woking	I have noticed that since the first post on this thread the owner of Classic Swede (I assume) has had occasional input on a Facebook Volvo interest page. Personally I think the business response of Classic Swede leaves a lot to be desired, and not surprisingly they get negative feedback. Last edited by bob12; Nov 25th, 2017 at 21:06.

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Nov 13th, 2017, 21:59	#12
Steve940estate Steam Driven PC Owner. Last Online: Mar 4th, 2024 23:50 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Not sure.	Have you had any luck sorting this out ?

Nov 17th, 2017, 15:39	#15
willvg95 Senior Member Last Online: May 13th, 2021 21:00 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Chesterfield	I havent actually dealt with him but theres a guy in chesterfield where i am that does adjustable shocks, think they are gaz units also. Retroturbo is his website. Think he gets stuff from scandinavia and brings it over. Sorry to hijack the thread but what are peoples experience with koni or bilstein b6s ? Cheers Will vg

Nov 25th, 2017, 18:18	#17
dafke New Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2024 01:07 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: leuven	I send the shocks back to him. He recieved them 23 november. I didn't hear anything from him. I just wan't my money back like he promised ! I just fitted bilstein B6 shocks to my 940 . It fits very nice and much better ride !

Nov 25th, 2017, 20:33	#19
dafke New Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2024 01:07 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: leuven	I got my money back and he got's his shocks back . Case closed !

Nov 25th, 2017, 20:48	#20
Steve940estate Steam Driven PC Owner. Last Online: Mar 4th, 2024 23:50 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Not sure.	Glad to hear you have got the problem sorted out. It's a shame there isn't more of a market for Volvo 940 parts there would be a few more choices when it came to what was available then. I fitted a set of Sachs/Boge gas shocks and there was a huge improvement over the originals but I think a lot of it was just because they were new, it all helps though.

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