Lowering in Oxfordshire

1. Kenco Established Member Joined: Jul 2008 Thame Posts: 1059 A Saxo Ennit.

   #1 4th April 2009, 17:04

   anyone close to Thame/Aylesbury area?
   been offered a good job by willsy but its pretty far
   drove around all the garages near me and they are clueless or just cba tbh!
2. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

   #2 4th April 2009, 23:38

   The offer still stands mate
   
   Alot of garages thesedays dont bother touching them or charge high prices. Even then most use the wrong methods for doing the torsion bars.
   
   Ull be welcome here anyway. Just had a lad come all the way from Watford for his to be done tonight
3. Dale_H_vtr Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Oxfordshire Posts: 130 Saxo vtr mk2 2003

   #3 5th April 2009, 00:04

   pug 1 off do it in brackly!
4. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

   #4 5th April 2009, 09:14

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Dale_H_vtr pug 1 off do it in brackly!

   Pug1off use the splines method on the torsion bar though. This method is to be avoided as many people will tell you.
   
   They use it because its a quick buck for them.
5. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #5 5th April 2009, 10:01

   kenny next weekend?
6. Dale_H_vtr Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Oxfordshire Posts: 130 Saxo vtr mk2 2003

   #6 5th April 2009, 10:29

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by willsy Pug1off use the splines method on the torsion bar though. This method is to be avoided as many people will tell you. They use it because its a quick buck for them.

   
   wot wrong with doin it like that then???
7. user_32279 Established Member Joined: Mar 2009 Southampton - Dibden Posts: 1820 Silver MK2 VTR 2000(W)reg.

   #7 5th April 2009, 10:42

   cuz it can slip cant it?
8. Morgan_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol/Bucks Posts: 2931 N3CNM 8v y0¬!

   #8 5th April 2009, 13:25

   Search the forums... it will f*ck up.
   
   EDIT: Willsy will be in touch within the next 6 months lol
9. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #9 5th April 2009, 15:32

   morgan vtr where do you live mate... notice the bucks in your title?
10. Rossi86 Established Member Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 1229 Mk2 VTR

    #10 5th April 2009, 16:44

    get lee_vtr1 and willsy to do it in nuneaton!
    
    trust me, i had mine done their and it is awesome! its worth the travel where ever you are. very friendly too! and don't charge over the odds either!!
11. paxo89 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2007 Watford Posts: 590 Boosted 16v VTR

    #11 5th April 2009, 18:29

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Kenco anyone close to Thame/Aylesbury area? been offered a good job by willsy but its pretty far drove around all the garages near me and they are clueless or just cba tbh!

    It will definately be worth the journey mate, trust me!
    
    
    

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by willsy Just had a lad come all the way from Watford for his to be done tonight

    
    
12. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

    #12 5th April 2009, 22:00

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Dale_H_vtr wot wrong with doin it like that then???

    The main problem with the quicker splines method is that its done by literally smacking off the trailing arms and forcing them up before banging them back on again.
    
    This can cause substancial damage to bearings and also the rubber seals which in turn renders them useless against keeping the water and muck out of the trailing arm. Once the greased up surface inside is dried up the bearings can quickly fail and start chewing into the axles stub pins which is where the play/wobbling begins leading to MOT failure.
    
    Of course this method is also largely inaccurate as you can never be sure that each side is going to be level and you are somewhat limited to what heights you can choose from
    
    THE CORRECT SAFE METHOD involves complete removal of the torsion bars themselves leaving the trailing arm fully attached and of course bearings and seals undisturbed.
    
    The trailing arms can then be adjusted to the appropriate height using a jack so that they are set at whatever level you desire. The torsion bars can then be reinserted.
    
    For anyone that comes to us we have been more than happy to explain in more detail the workings of it and you can of course see the whole lot being done. We're more than confident that you'll be happy with the results and the work thats done
    
    

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Rossi86 get lee_vtr1 and willsy to do it in nuneaton! trust me, i had mine done their and it is awesome! its worth the travel where ever you are. very friendly too! and don't charge over the odds either!!

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by paxo89 It will definately be worth the journey mate, trust me!

    Thanks for the feedback everyone very much appreciated
13. Dale_H_vtr Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Oxfordshire Posts: 130 Saxo vtr mk2 2003

    #13 5th April 2009, 23:18

    how much do u charge n where bouts are u mines been lowerd! and think it was done there
14. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

    #14 5th April 2009, 23:19

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Dale_H_vtr how much do u charge n where bouts are u mines been lowerd! and think it was done there

    Ill Pm you details mate
15. Dale_H_vtr Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Oxfordshire Posts: 130 Saxo vtr mk2 2003

    #15 5th April 2009, 23:20

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by willsy Ill Pm you details mate

    cheers bud