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Personally speaking having done the odd trackday or so, I'd not be putting full slicks on a tin top hatch without first putting a cage in the car, the chances of it rolling are too high. I know some trackday organisers don't allow slicks on roadcars (esp hot hatches and scoobys) anymore if...

Dr Donkey always has been the voice of reason :wink:

Yep, it's one of the things I checked before buying my M3. BMW dealers also can't give an M3 an extended warranty (the AUC) if the service was missed / late. Doesn't stop some of them trying to sell them though :roll:

Most 'motorsport' based dampers such as these are designed to be refurbished, ie the seals / oil require replacement etc. The actual damper tubes are fine. Unlike normal dampers that are mass produced and are cheaper to throw away. Leda have some info on this on their site...

Yep, better to rebuild than replace I'd say in the case of the Sachs, certainly from a £££ perspective and probably a time perspective as well. Andy's VXR has been off the road for 3-4 weeks already and the replacement dampers aren't due for another 3 weeks as Vauxhall don't carry a...

Stonking. (tup) I wasn't knocking the dampers, just wondering if seeing as how they're from a similar 'background' to the ohlins (ie motorsport based) that maybe after a certain mileage there's a rebuild requirement. If not, then that's great. Ollie, yep I can see the loss of a few creature...

As a Trophy's a potential replacement for my E46 M3 that's a useful read, answers nearly allmy questions anyway 8) I'd be interested if anyone knows the answer or could find out about the maintenance of the dampers question. Friend of mine has recently bought a VXR 220 fitted with the...