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Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:04 pm
by verde
After this mornings testimonials regarding ebay coils il tapped that on the head and looked for second hand ones. Iv bought these Bilstiens. I got them for a good price, just more than the ebay ones, although its just fronts im not worried, rears can be lowering springs for all i care
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:29 pm
by Motorhole
Probably a much better option than cheapo coilovers! Rear shocks and springs come up all the time so that's not a prob.
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:33 pm
by verde
Exactly!
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:41 pm
by Rtaylor2208
Is that the ones listed on ebay. I saw them listed about 10 mins ago.
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:45 pm
by verde
Rtaylor2208 wrote:Is that the ones listed on ebay. I saw them listed about 10 mins ago.
Yeah the guys removed em and they are now miiine
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:54 pm
by harry_p
rears are a lot easier to play with anyway, just undo the damper bolts, jack it up, pull the spring out an slot in a thinner (or thicker) spring pad, they can even be doubled up, or removed completely for further tweeking.
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:55 pm
by verde
Boss, il have a play around, my current suspension/strut set up is for sale in the section very cheaply
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 3:40 pm
by Chris_B86
They're pretty. What did that set you back?
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 3:41 pm
by verde
275, Offer accepted straight away, probably should started lower but didnt wanna insult him.
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 3:44 pm
by Chris_B86
Bargain that is, half wishing I'd have done something similair instead of buying the fixed height kit
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 3:45 pm
by verde
Chris_B86 wrote:Bargain that is, half wishing I'd have done something similair instead of buying the fixed height kit
My car currently sits kinda like yours does there and i hate it. Absolutely fucking hate it, im a bit of a stance cock so i want my car to have rake.
Maybe you could look into what im doing, front coils? buy a decent second hand set even just fronts to give yourself the adjustabilituy
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 3:50 pm
by Chris_B86
To be honest that pic in my sig is on original m-tec suspension, it's just been treated to brand new H&R's and e92 top hats so has a fixed 70mm drop at the front now and 40mm at the back
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 3:58 pm
by verde
Any pics of it now?
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:06 pm
by Chris_B86
Not as yet, it's still sat covered on the drive, hasn't moved since I fitted them
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:17 pm
by verde
Dam, you must be dying to test the new set up
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:21 pm
by Chris_B86
I am, just not had the time to run it to the MOT station, it's been off the road for winter. Only problem is we were supposed to be having the pavement lowered and its not been done yet, so don't know if it's going to get off the drive. Massive fail
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:22 pm
by verde
Ouuch haha, man thats gotta suck. Well fingers crossed
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:41 pm
by ross_jsy
Get some different top mounts. My mate found those a pain in the arse
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 6:59 pm
by Gert_8
Post some pics of the work, Verd!!
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 7:17 pm
by kangman
Coilovers FTW
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 10:16 pm
by verde
Gert_8 wrote:Post some pics of the work, Verd!!
What work man?
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 11:40 pm
by BATTS91
verde wrote:Gert_8 wrote:Post some pics of the work, Verd!!
What work man?
We all thought you were turning it into a bright yellow cab ?? Lmao
Serious note good purchase ;) you wont be dissapointed
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 9:41 am
by Demlotcrew
Those just look like DIY coilovers with bilstein dampers. Did the seller offer any more information on the damper bu,p bad rebound rates? And I would be asking for spring rates too.
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 10:02 am
by verde
Demlotcrew wrote:Those just look like DIY coilovers with bilstein dampers. Did the seller offer any more information on the damper bu,p bad rebound rates? And I would be asking for spring rates too.
Im not overly bothered if thats the case. theyr saving me a lot of welding and pissing around. Id imagine theyr still better than ebay pro sports anywho
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 10:06 am
by verde
Theyr 210 pound springs he says
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 10:59 am
by magpie
how much are these puppy's new ?
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 11:33 am
by kieran325
£250.
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 11:44 am
by magpie
kieran325 wrote:£250.
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 12:20 pm
by Gert_8
magpie wrote:kieran325 wrote:£250.
No wonder the guy snapped verde's arm off at £275!
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 12:57 pm
by verde
Wait what?? I havnt paid yet iv put down a deposit. should I buy these whats the score?
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 12:57 pm
by verde
If theyr home done struts with billie springs and coils im fine with that
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 1:08 pm
by magpie
they will be more than £250 new mate ,Kieran is pulling your P1sser
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 5:11 pm
by Brian28
It will be these welded onto standard front struts after the original spring seat had been ground off, could be done wth any type of insert same as a standard car, wouldn't really make them "Avo coilovers", "Koni coilovers", or whatever. Basically your standard Macphearson strut front end with a smaller diameter spring fitted.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Coilover-Conv ... 2326c1a5e6
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 5:15 pm
by verde
Look should I buy them or tell the guy to fuck off?
Re: Coilovers purchased...
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 5:18 pm
by magpie
i wouldn't buy those tbh after looking again and seeing Brian's link.