Coilovers purchased...

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:04 pm

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

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:29 pm

Probably a much better option than cheapo coilovers! Rear shocks and springs come up all the time so that's not a prob.

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:33 pm

Exactly!

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:41 pm

Is that the ones listed on ebay. I saw them listed about 10 mins ago.

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:45 pm

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

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:54 pm

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.

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:55 pm

Boss, il have a play around, my current suspension/strut set up is for sale in the section very cheaply

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 3:40 pm

They're pretty. What did that set you back?

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 3:41 pm

275, Offer accepted straight away, probably should started lower but didnt wanna insult him.

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 3:44 pm

Bargain that is, half wishing I'd have done something similair instead of buying the fixed height kit

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 3:45 pm

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

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 3:50 pm

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

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 3:58 pm

Any pics of it now?

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:06 pm

Not as yet, it's still sat covered on the drive, hasn't moved since I fitted them

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:17 pm

Dam, you must be dying to test the new set up

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:21 pm

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

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:22 pm

Ouuch haha, man thats gotta suck. Well fingers crossed

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:41 pm

Get some different top mounts. My mate found those a pain in the arse

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 6:59 pm

Post some pics of the work, Verd!!

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 7:17 pm

Coilovers FTW

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 10:16 pm

Gert_8 wrote:Post some pics of the work, Verd!!

What work man?

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 11:40 pm

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

Post Sat Jan 26, 2013 9:41 am

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.

Post Sat Jan 26, 2013 10:02 am

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

Post Sat Jan 26, 2013 10:06 am

Theyr 210 pound springs he says

Post Sat Jan 26, 2013 10:59 am

how much are these puppy's new ?

Post Sat Jan 26, 2013 11:33 am

£250.

Post Sat Jan 26, 2013 11:44 am

kieran325 wrote:£250.

Post Sat Jan 26, 2013 12:20 pm

magpie wrote:
kieran325 wrote:£250.

No wonder the guy snapped verde's arm off at £275!

Post Sat Jan 26, 2013 12:57 pm

Wait what?? I havnt paid yet iv put down a deposit. should I buy these whats the score?

Post Sat Jan 26, 2013 12:57 pm

If theyr home done struts with billie springs and coils im fine with that

Post Sat Jan 26, 2013 1:08 pm

they will be more than £250 new mate ,Kieran is pulling your P1sser

Post Sat Jan 26, 2013 5:11 pm

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

Post Sat Jan 26, 2013 5:15 pm

Look should I buy them or tell the guy to fuck off?

Post Sat Jan 26, 2013 5:18 pm

i wouldn't buy those tbh after looking again and seeing Brian's link.