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Title: Elite self leveling - when was it first fitted ?
Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 26 April 2011, 09:28:49
As above,what year was self leveling suspension fitted to Elite's ? or has it always been fitted ?
Title: Re: Elite self leveling - when was it first fitted ?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 April 2011, 09:38:25
always had it
Title: Re: Elite self leveling - when was it first fitted ?
Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 26 April 2011, 09:46:30
Thank for the quick reply TB  :y (I'm off to look at one later,figers crossed)
Title: Re: Elite self leveling - when was it first fitted ?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 April 2011, 09:48:21
Quite a few get it removed as they age due to the shocks and springs being difficult to acquire from places other than dealers.
Title: Re: Elite self leveling - when was it first fitted ?
Post by: pscocoa on 26 April 2011, 09:51:40
Not sure when VX first moved into self levelling but I had a 1984 Carlton Estate and I recall it had self levelling
Title: Re: Elite self leveling - when was it first fitted ?
Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 26 April 2011, 10:01:02
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Quite a few get it removed as they age due to the shocks and springs being difficult to acquire from places other than dealers.

Mmmm something else expensive to go wrong then  :(
Dare I ask how much to replace or do I just drop my trousers and bend over the stealers desk?
Title: Re: Elite self leveling - when was it first fitted ?
Post by: feeutfo on 26 April 2011, 10:39:53
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Quite a few get it removed as they age due to the shocks and springs being difficult to acquire from places other than dealers.

Mmmm something else expensive to go wrong then  :(
Dare I ask how much to replace or do I just drop my trousers and bend over the stealers desk?
Sl shocks are 150 a pair on tc, sl springs can be had from kyb for 90 to 100 odd depending on supplier.

In fact I have a pair of kyb sl springs going spare... :y
Title: Re: Elite self leveling - when was it first fitted ?
Post by: feeutfo on 26 April 2011, 10:46:06
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Quite a few get it removed as they age due to the shocks and springs being difficult to acquire from places other than dealers.

Mmmm something else expensive to go wrong then  :(
Dare I ask how much to replace or do I just drop my trousers and bend over the stealers desk?
Sl shocks are 150 a pair on tc, sl springs can be had from kyb for 90 to 100 odd depending on supplier.

In fact I have a pair of kyb sl springs going spare... :y
Should add, pump and sensor can usually be had from breakers on here.
Title: Re: Elite self leveling - when was it first fitted ?
Post by: Andy B on 26 April 2011, 11:15:07
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Not sure when VX first moved into self levelling but I had a 1984 Carlton Estate and I recall it had self levelling


My 2.2 C reg Carlton saloon also had it. I believe it was also an option on the Senator B too (as well as the ride control)
Title: Re: Elite self leveling - when was it first fitted ?
Post by: Andy B on 26 April 2011, 11:16:16
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Quite a few get it removed as they age due to the shocks and springs being difficult to acquire from places other than dealers.

Mmmm something else expensive to go wrong then  :(
Dare I ask how much to replace or do I just drop my trousers and bend over the stealers desk?

It's an excellent addition if you tow!  :y  :y  :y
Title: Re: Elite self leveling - when was it first fitted ?
Post by: Lazydocker on 26 April 2011, 11:20:34
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Quite a few get it removed as they age due to the shocks and springs being difficult to acquire from places other than dealers.

Mmmm something else expensive to go wrong then  :(
Dare I ask how much to replace or do I just drop my trousers and bend over the stealers desk?
Sl shocks are 150 a pair on tc, sl springs can be had from kyb for 90 to 100 odd depending on supplier.

In fact I have a pair of kyb sl springs going spare... :y

But you can just fit standard springs without any ill effects ;) ;)
Title: Re: Elite self leveling - when was it first fitted ?
Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 26 April 2011, 11:32:57
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Quite a few get it removed as they age due to the shocks and springs being difficult to acquire from places other than dealers.

Mmmm something else expensive to go wrong then  :(
Dare I ask how much to replace or do I just drop my trousers and bend over the stealers desk?

It's an excellent addition if you tow!  :y  :y  :y

Thats what I want it for,my sixth berth pikey wagon
Title: Re: Elite self leveling - when was it first fitted ?
Post by: feeutfo on 26 April 2011, 11:33:30
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Quite a few get it removed as they age due to the shocks and springs being difficult to acquire from places other than dealers.

Mmmm something else expensive to go wrong then  :(
Dare I ask how much to replace or do I just drop my trousers and bend over the stealers desk?
Sl shocks are 150 a pair on tc, sl springs can be had from kyb for 90 to 100 odd depending on supplier.

In fact I have a pair of kyb sl springs going spare... :y

But you can just fit standard springs without any ill effects ;) ;)
Quite so, but not for £50, they where only on the car for 6 months.  ;)
Depends the preferred ride quality.
Title: Re: Elite self leveling - when was it first fitted ?
Post by: Lazydocker on 26 April 2011, 12:12:50
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Quite a few get it removed as they age due to the shocks and springs being difficult to acquire from places other than dealers.

Mmmm something else expensive to go wrong then  :(
Dare I ask how much to replace or do I just drop my trousers and bend over the stealers desk?
Sl shocks are 150 a pair on tc, sl springs can be had from kyb for 90 to 100 odd depending on supplier.

In fact I have a pair of kyb sl springs going spare... :y

But you can just fit standard springs without any ill effects ;) ;)
Quite so, but not for £50, they where only on the car for 6 months.  ;)
Depends the preferred ride quality.

Personally I find the standard spring and S/L Shock combo the best compromise for someone who, like me, wants to keep the S/L. It does seem to have improved the feel from the back end some (although not massively I must admit) and still keeps the S/L for when it's well loaded/towing :y :y
Title: Re: Elite self leveling - when was it first fitted ?
Post by: doug4293 on 27 April 2011, 04:12:44
mines a 1996 and it had it, till i replaced the rear shock for mot