The MGC already uses telescopic front dampers as standard, unlike the MGB with its lever arm units, but the original non-adjustable dampers offer a single, fixed damping rate that represents a compromise between ride comfort and handling control. Upgraded gas-filled alternatives allow the damping to be tuned to suit the owner's driving style and typical road conditions. The gas charge within the damper body prevents the damping fluid from foaming under repeated heavy use, a condition called cavitation that causes a temporary loss of damping on standard oil-filled dampers during sustained hard driving over rough roads.
Spax Adjustable Dampers
Spax telescopic shock absorbers are gas-filled with a fourteen-point, instantly adjustable mechanism that varies the damping rate from soft to hard within seconds, simply turn the adjuster knob at the base of the damper body. This allows the suspension to be softened for comfortable touring and firmed up for spirited driving or track use, without any tools or dismantling. Supplied as a pair for direct fitment using the original mounting points and bushes.
Gaz Adjustable Dampers
Gaz telescopic shock absorbers are zinc-plated and freon gas-filled, offering an even finer degree of control with thirty-two adjustment settings. The greater number of positions allows more precise tuning of the front suspension response, particularly useful for owners who want to find the exact balance between ride comfort and body control for their specific combination of road conditions, tyre choice, and driving style. Also supplied as a pair for direct fitment. Both Spax and Gaz dampers represent a significant improvement over the original non-adjustable units and are highly recommended for any MGC that is driven regularly.