Getting new shocks/springs fitted tomorrow by my local garage and was wondering if there is anything else worth replacing while its being done. bushes droplinks anything like that. Car has 87k.
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car getting lowerered tomorrow anything else worth doing?
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topmounts, strut bearings, droplinks...
Probably worth having them inspect the other ARB bushes while they are under there too...
Problem is (and it's the same one i'm facing) most of the bushes 'could do' with changing, but parts and labour could easily add £300 - 400 to the bill
Probably worth having them inspect the other ARB bushes while they are under there too...
Problem is (and it's the same one i'm facing) most of the bushes 'could do' with changing, but parts and labour could easily add £300 - 400 to the bill
I will swap for polyflex at some point anyway so no biggie there. Think Ill just tell them to replace anything that looks dodgy. I trust them enough not to rip the pi55
That's fair enough. Basically what i'm doing although i've already bought the topmounts, bearings and droplinks.
I know something is a-miss at the nearside front because whenever i turn on to my drive i get a clonk noise from there, i've asked the mechanic to take a look and see if he can see anything obvious when he's replacing the shock.
I know something is a-miss at the nearside front because whenever i turn on to my drive i get a clonk noise from there, i've asked the mechanic to take a look and see if he can see anything obvious when he's replacing the shock.
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Do any of you know if they sell poly bushes for the ARB droplinks? or even aftermarket ones? cause VF does them for non 4WD cars and was wondering if there's one for a 4WD.
If you are replacing standard shocks and springs for uprated/lowered version, I'd get adjustable tie bars (required) and ARBs done at the same time - it'll save you a fortune in labour rates in the future.
Depending how you drive and what you use your car for will determine how agressive you want you suspension/geometry settings. Negative camber of between 1 and 1.5 degrees all round is what to aim for. As for toe in/out it's all down to personal preference and how hard you drive the car.
If using the car everyday or you don't drive it hard, I'd go for a parrallel setting. If you use your car as a weekend toy and/or drive it hard, probably best to dial in some toe out.
Depending how you drive and what you use your car for will determine how agressive you want you suspension/geometry settings. Negative camber of between 1 and 1.5 degrees all round is what to aim for. As for toe in/out it's all down to personal preference and how hard you drive the car.
If using the car everyday or you don't drive it hard, I'd go for a parrallel setting. If you use your car as a weekend toy and/or drive it hard, probably best to dial in some toe out.
to ask a stupid question...
what is the topmount ? where is it ??
what is the strut bearing ??
I know what the drop link - does the whole thing need replacing. I thought it was made of metal with rubber bushes at each end.?
what is the topmount ? where is it ??
what is the strut bearing ??
I know what the drop link - does the whole thing need replacing. I thought it was made of metal with rubber bushes at each end.?
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all done Nothing else needed replacing but they did say they didnt fit the koni bumpstops as they didnt sit as well as the audi ones
well happy with the results
Nothing else needed replacing but they did say they didnt fit the koni bumpstops as they didnt sit as well as the audi oneswell happy with the results
pablo said:all done
well happy with the results
which kit do you have?
20mm/15mm not actually measured it tho.
it sits at about that on level ground too Just perfect!
Cost me £100 for labour and a 4wa (to which they told me rear camber was off). Given the moderate drop on the rear Im just going to watch the tyre wear before shelling out £300 on adj arms.
it sits at about that on level ground too
Just perfect!Cost me £100 for labour and a 4wa (to which they told me rear camber was off). Given the moderate drop on the rear Im just going to watch the tyre wear before shelling out £300 on adj arms.
pablo said:20mm/15mm not actually measured it tho.
it sits at about that on level ground too
Cost me £100 for labour and a 4wa (to which they told me rear camber was off). Given the moderate drop on the rear Im just going to watch the tyre wear before shelling out £300 on adj arms.
My local guy want £194 for fitting and 4wa (inc VAT)...
Be good to see a pic of yours on level ground, that photo looks lower than 20/15 - especially at the back
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Tallpaul said:Be good to see a pic of yours on level ground, that photo looks lower than 20/15 - especially at the back
It certainly does look lower...
In saying that, H&R claimed a 20mm drop for the springs I had...which was actually 30-35mm as measured on the car.
I dont know where they get some of their specs from defo more than 15mm at the back.
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