Coilovers!

1. Saxotel Newbie Joined: May 2012 Posts: 15

   #1 26th July 2012, 09:56

   Hi guys ive bought some coilovers from ebay...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4003011186...84.m1497.l2649
   
   Turns out they have no way of connecting to the drop link or track rod ends....my brother who is fitting them says there advertised wrong and wont fit.
   
   Wondering if anyone could link me some recommended springs / coilovers for the front??
   
   thanks in advance
2. user_27068 Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 York Posts: 2254 Ibiza Bocanegra 1.4TSI DSG

   #2 26th July 2012, 10:52

   google GAZ GHA coilovers for saxos. they are the only coilovers worth looking at
3. user_10176 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Ramsey st marys, peterborough Posts: 8288 Saxo's, Corsa (Daily)

   #3 26th July 2012, 11:08

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Llardy google GAZ GHA coilovers for saxos. they are the only coilovers worth looking at

   Depends on price range.
4. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

   #4 26th July 2012, 11:19

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Saxotel Hi guys ive bought some coilovers from ebay...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4003011186...84.m1497.l2649 Turns out they have no way of connecting to the drop link or track rod ends....my brother who is fitting them says there advertised wrong and wont fit. Wondering if anyone could link me some recommended springs / coilovers for the front?? thanks in advance

   L0L... No way of connecting trackrod end or drop link?
   
   Don't think your bro know's what he's doing.
   
   As the front dampers go into your original struts. You need to hammer the old spring pan off.. then fit the damper / threaded coil / springs.
   
   It is a shit kit though. But if you can't get your money back.. might aswell put them to use.
   
   EDIT: last few pictures show how coilovers are fitting into the original strut, Don't need your brother now
   
   http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...t=damper+guide
5. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #5 26th July 2012, 11:59

   the coilovers have no affect on the track rod end/ drop link
6. JoshFurioBrookes Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Chelmsford Essex Posts: 822 Silver 6n2 Polo

   #6 26th July 2012, 17:17

   The current coilover situation for saxos/106's needs to be stickied on here. As far as I can see, the budget coillies on ebay (unbranded/vmaxx) aren't worth buying due to various issues. The cheapest decent set of coilovers about are the Gaz GHA's and then theres a few others available at much higher prices.
   
   I've seen so many coilover threads on here with LSO just explaining the same thing to person after person!

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7. SAXO8VYO Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Devizes Posts: 836 Saxo furio - X312HBK Peugeot 206GTI -J44KBX

   #7 26th July 2012, 17:19

   as the lads have said above but to add to what they said the track rod end and droplink attach to the strut not the damper . your bro can surely see that the shock insert has no affect on the droplink/trackrod end placement
8. Saxotel Newbie Joined: May 2012 Posts: 15

   #8 26th July 2012, 18:18

   Dont' worry i have sorted it now thanks guys, there shit anyway from what ive read im sending them back and will get apex 50mm springs..