Coilovers

1. Mulqueen L-plater Joined: Sep 2014 Coventry Posts: 32 Citroen saxo vtr mk1

   #1 10th April 2015, 00:27

   Right getting some coilovers soon how easy are they to fit getting the cheaper gaz ones off kam racing as iv been told there the best for money Im fairly competent at working on cars lowerd my rear been self on a t reg saxo vtr tastey job and the front with springs but I would like some coilovers now I know the front strut and hub set up is abit different on these so how do the coilovers work exactly any help
   
   
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2. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

   #2 10th April 2015, 06:16

   Take the strut off, compress the spring and undo the top mount.
   
   Remove the top mount and spring.
   
   Undo the big shock retaining nut and loose the dampner.
   
   Knock the bottom spring pan off with a hammer, then grind off the little dimples which were holding the bottom pan on.
   
   Fit the threaded collar and new dampner.
   
   Fit the spring.
   
   You might want to fit new top mounts and bearing while you have the chance.
   
   Do the top but up and done.
   
   After all that it's just refitting the strut and setting it to the desired hight.

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3. Mulqueen L-plater Joined: Sep 2014 Coventry Posts: 32 Citroen saxo vtr mk1

   #3 10th April 2015, 07:02

   Of right cheers mate simple enough
   
   
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4. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #4 10th April 2015, 09:09

   The Gaz GHA coilovers are dead easy to fit. I would certainly change the top mounts at the same time. I hate removing suspension too soon lol
   
   The next step up from the Gaz is probably the BC Racing Coilovers. These use monotube dampers so give a better damping quality.
   
   Both kits can be supplied with springs to suit your driving conditions, whether road or track...

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5. Mulqueen L-plater Joined: Sep 2014 Coventry Posts: 32 Citroen saxo vtr mk1

   #5 10th April 2015, 10:04

   Oka mate cheers what do you advise for top mounts for road use
   
   
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6. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #6 10th April 2015, 10:27

   standard. Personally I think they work fine for everyday use. Makes everything a little quieter..
7. Mulqueen L-plater Joined: Sep 2014 Coventry Posts: 32 Citroen saxo vtr mk1

   #7 10th April 2015, 13:27

   Oka cheers mate 😉
   
   
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