Standard Springs? Where?!?

[Matt_S]

Where can I get them new?

Mikes gone quiet so where else? CGB has none either.

Are there any on ebay that aren't just Campus springs?


Getting annoyed now...

[Mr Raider]

Might be some on ebay, to be honest people that fit new standard springs end up with a car that looks rather 'jacked up' at the front even after it has settled. Best bet would be to buy some new good quality -30 or -35mm lowering springs. Old standard springs will become compressed over time so will look lower ;).

[Matt_S]

Might be some on ebay, to be honest people that fit new standard springs end up with a car that looks rather 'jacked up' at the front even after it has settled. Best bet would be to buy some new good quality -30 or -35mm lowering springs. Old standard springs will become compressed over time so will look lower ;).

Yeah I get what ya saying. I'm seeing ads for YKB springs which are a decent make and seem to be specific to the GTT but it's still a bit of a gamble.

I did see someone say that they had out -20mm springs but I can't see any anywhere! That would be OK.

[Matt_S]

Ok. Update. KYB list a specific spring for 87-91 GTT.

And I've spoken to Unipart who also have a specific listing.(I forget the brand!) Call back Monday.

Rang renault. They list some, but need the colour codes! Two colours are showing as no longer available.

:confused:

[phase i 16 v turbo]

Got several sets on cars just need to get them off. They will need media blasting and powered coating to look good again. Have had a few days working on my own cars so not been on line much.

Thanks Mike

[Matt_S]

Thanks Mike. Current thinking is to just get a set if lowering springs and get OE springs sorted over the winter.

[TopCat]

Thanks Mike. Current thinking is to just get a set if lowering springs and get OE springs sorted over the winter.

Get a stiffer suspension Matt. OE springs are pony. My advice is get some konis off the club shop. I've had OE and konis and the difference is massive.

[Goobie]

Get a stiffer suspension Matt. OE springs are pony. My advice is get some konis off the club shop. I've had OE and konis and the difference is massive.


This. :agree:

[Brigsy]

Any new standard rideheight springs that are available now are the wrong length i.e. Too high. If you want o.e height buy second hand original springs.

[Matt_S]

Any new standard rideheight springs that are available now are the wrong length i.e. Too high. If you want o.e height buy second hand original springs.

This is true. But I can't find any at the moment that can be fitted this week!

Thanks for the comments.

[Matt_S]

Ok,

I've spoken to a company that can make springs. Any spec you want. So I'm thinking of getting a second hand std spring and having it measured up and then reproduced in NEW steel and powder coated black.

This could be done for less than £100 a pair I reckon. When you consider that second hand springs are £50 a set plus delivery from one of the two main suppliers we use and then they need blasting and coating, I think it's a good option. New springs that aren't 20+ years old.

Would there be any takers if I was to get a few sets made up while I'm at it?

[Matty]

i could be interested. i need to know whether mine is standard height or not tough. it looks a bit to high i n my opinion.does anyone know the factory height to the bottom of the arch to ground?

[Matt_S]

I had Matt with the std white one measure his for me...

Front - 59cm
Rear - 55cm

Put a pic up to show us yours. I'll add pics of KYBs and the Apex -35mm that are on there now

[Matt_S]

Only pics I have on the KYBs are from the for sale ad...

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e223/Matt_SDMON/Glacier/14cbb32b0fe2345033c2460438a411a6_zps663c8a8a.jpg

Lowered...
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e223/Matt_SDMON/Glacier/IMAG1401_zpsdqhoohz9.jpg

[Trevhib]

What are the poundage of the original springs? I assume the manufacturers have asked you that already?

Edit - that first pic of the white GTT looks like it's on the wrong springs (i.e. too high), like Brigsy says above. :agree:

[Jimmy5]

Standard height springs on my five had the green and grey paint blobs on them when cleaned up. Just had them powder coated the other day.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00278.jpg

[Matt_S]

What are the poundage of the original springs? I assume the manufacturers have asked you that already?

Edit - that first pic of the white GTT looks like it's on the wrong springs (i.e. too high), like Brigsy says above. :agree:

They are KYB springs listed for the GTT. and yes, as said it looks too high. There was a LOT of tension on them when they were bolted in.

[Matty]

This is my ride height.

http://i59.tinypic.com/28ciqn9.jpg