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Title: Rear springs - best ones to get
Post by: VXL V6 on 30 January 2009, 17:45:15

Been to WIM today and now need to get some rear springs, car is a 3.2 Elite Saloon with air/self levelling shocks (I've got a new set of them to go on already).

Does anyone know a part number and price? They don't appear to be on the tradeclub site so if there is a better or more cost effective brand then any info would be appreciated.

Many thanks
Andy

Title: Re: Rear springs - best ones to get
Post by: Lazydocker on 30 January 2009, 17:48:17

Watching this one as I need new springs too ::) ::) :y :y

Title: Re: Rear springs - best ones to get
Post by: Seth on 30 January 2009, 18:56:03

I've fitted BOGE coils and Monroe ride-leveller shock absorbers on several vehicles with no problems encountered.

Hope this helps fellas!

Title: Re: Rear springs - best ones to get
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 30 January 2009, 19:19:18

The only option for springs for self leveling suspensions are Gm at over 200 quid a pair

Title: Re: Rear springs - best ones to get
Post by: VXL V6 on 30 January 2009, 19:23:01

Arghhhhh!  :'(

Is it best to fit new springs or would a used pair off an elite be OK? Seems a shame to fit new shocks then skimp on the springs?  :-/

Title: Re: Rear springs - best ones to get
Post by: Lazydocker on 30 January 2009, 19:31:19

Sure I've seen pattern ones somewhere :-/ :-/ :-/

Title: Re: Rear springs - best ones to get
Post by: RobG on 30 January 2009, 19:35:09

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Sure I've seen pattern ones somewhere :-/ :-/ :-/

As Marks said. S/L suspension = OE springs :'( If suppliers say pattern will fit with S/L they`re talking sh*t :P

Title: Re: Rear springs - best ones to get
Post by: Lazydocker on 31 January 2009, 02:35:37

Right, with the knowledge that self levelling springs are dealer only... What's the difference between them and normal saloon ones?

Title: Re: Rear springs - best ones to get
Post by: stevief on 02 February 2009, 12:39:52

Been through this with the estate and when speaking to the manufacturers there comments were that they did not state that the aftermarket units were for use with S/L as they had not tried it themselves and therefore would not guarentee the outcome.

I've been running Eibachs for a year with no problems even when towing, the only difference being that the level does not have to drop as far before the levelling kicks in.

Steve

Title: Re: Rear springs - best ones to get
Post by: Seth on 02 February 2009, 14:13:34

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Been through this with the estate and when speaking to the manufacturers there comments were that they did not state that the aftermarket units were for use with S/L as they had not tried it themselves and therefore would not guarentee the outcome.

I've been running Eibachs for a year with no problems even when towing, the only difference being that the level does not have to drop as far before the levelling kicks in.

Yep, this sounds about right - we're into the actual technicalities of coil deflection here.

Title: Re: Rear springs - best ones to get
Post by: Lazydocker on 02 February 2009, 21:47:33

So I could probably get away with standard springs then? Fitting's not an issue as I can always use my compressors :y :y