tigran
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Hey guys, how many coils were lopped off the 240 springs to get it as low as it is? Thanks.
Will need to repeat the process with some new ones.
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Did you get to the bottom of your spring problem then ??
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tigran
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Yes, the two are different lengths. I don't know whether the end of one has pinged off or something but they are deffo different lengths, the offside is a fair bit shorter than the nearside one, the steering has a proper lean on to the offside as well.
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1964 Rover P5 i6
1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak
1992 Micra K10
2001 BMW E46 316i
2002 BMW E46 330Ci
2013 BMW F31 320d
2018 BMW G31 530d
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Chopped springs are the devils work!
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1975 Mazda 929 Coupé
1986 Mazda 929 Wagon
1979 Mazda 929 Hardtop
1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica
1977 Toyota Carina TA14
1989 Subaru 1800 Wagon
1982 Hyundai Pony 1200TL 2-dr
1985 Hyundai Pony 1200 GL
1986 Maserati 425 Biturbo
1992 Rover 214 SEi 5-dr
2000 Rover 45 V6 Club
1994 Peugeot 205 'Junior' Diesel
1988 Volvo 760 Turbodiesel Saloon
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tigran
Club Retro Rides Member
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Chopped springs are the devils work! I know, i've learnt the error of my ways and shall be returning the volvo back to standard ride height. Not taking this opportunity to get the front lower, not at all, ever  |
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1964 Rover P5 i6
1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak
1992 Micra K10
2001 BMW E46 316i
2002 BMW E46 330Ci
2013 BMW F31 320d
2018 BMW G31 530d
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tigran
Club Retro Rides Member
In rust we trust. Amen.
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Club RR Member Number: 142
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A quick RMad/Wagoneer FAO.tigran
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But if the shorter one has has a bit lumped off - why is that. TBH i'd prefer to just get a new pair and chop those. Just to rule out the possibility that that one spring is borked.
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1964 Rover P5 i6
1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak
1992 Micra K10
2001 BMW E46 316i
2002 BMW E46 330Ci
2013 BMW F31 320d
2018 BMW G31 530d
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But if the shorter one has has a bit lumped off - why is that. TBH i'd prefer to just get a new pair and chop those. Just to rule out the possibility that that one spring is borked. A borked spring is definitely a possibility but more likely to be down to the loads that car has been carrying in the last year rather than the chopping! |
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Custom made springs form one of those manufacturers? I mentioned this a bit back but my web access is screwwed!
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...the steering has a proper lean on to the offside as well. ...likely to be down to the loads that car has been carrying... *tries desperately not to make gags re. owner's pie consumption*  |
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Last Edit: Oct 9, 2007 11:50:52 GMT by arthurbrown
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tigran
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Cheeky mare. *makes note to blackflag pogus in bournemouth*  |
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Last Edit: Oct 9, 2007 12:02:10 GMT by tigran
1964 Rover P5 i6
1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak
1992 Micra K10
2001 BMW E46 316i
2002 BMW E46 330Ci
2013 BMW F31 320d
2018 BMW G31 530d
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Yeah, when myself Wakeley and Streetrules were in it (together with 100E engine and box) we pretty much evenly distributed the load as I was in the front with Wakely driving and "little" streetrules was sprawled across the whole of the back seat...  |
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Follow your dreams or you might as well be a vegetable.
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tigran
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Club RR Member Number: 142
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Oct 11, 2007 11:24:40 GMT
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Bump. Could really do with getting these chopped an ready to fit before i take the volvo to bits at the garage.
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1964 Rover P5 i6
1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak
1992 Micra K10
2001 BMW E46 316i
2002 BMW E46 330Ci
2013 BMW F31 320d
2018 BMW G31 530d
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Oct 11, 2007 14:12:56 GMT
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Bump. Could really do with getting these chopped an ready to fit before I take the volvo to bits at the garage. Haven't they got electricity there?  Take new springs Remove old springs Copy longest one (cos that wasn't a fail) Cut new springs and install That would give em a giggle to if they have got electricity!!! ;D |
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tigran
Club Retro Rides Member
In rust we trust. Amen.
Posts: 6,444
Club RR Member Number: 142
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A quick RMad/Wagoneer FAO.tigran
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Oct 11, 2007 14:16:16 GMT
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Yeah they do, damn your sensible thinking ;D
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1964 Rover P5 i6
1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak
1992 Micra K10
2001 BMW E46 316i
2002 BMW E46 330Ci
2013 BMW F31 320d
2018 BMW G31 530d
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Oct 11, 2007 19:20:10 GMT
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Last Edit: Oct 11, 2007 19:23:03 GMT by rmad
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