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ps: would mk2f/mk3 suspension fit then?
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so in theory i could put mk3 springs on this car? which means cheaper lows  |
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Not cheaper - same price mate
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1966 MK1 Cortina
1971 Hillman Super Imp
1985 Volvo 360 GLEi
1986 Volvo 340 1.7
1990 Mercedes 190e 2.0
1993 Peugeot 205 STDT
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no because more people had the mk2f recently than the mk2 so can get 2nd hand ones cheap:)
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I don't agree with your logic  but they're hard to come by second hand, I tried for about a month then gave up and just bought new ones |
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1966 MK1 Cortina
1971 Hillman Super Imp
1985 Volvo 360 GLEi
1986 Volvo 340 1.7
1990 Mercedes 190e 2.0
1993 Peugeot 205 STDT
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meh breakers;) and gonna measure the diamiter of the springs n look in a scrappys n see if i can get springs off another car the same diamiter n buy lowering springs thatway so they're same diamiter but off a different car;)  |
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Blimey, you really like making things difficult for yourself.  So your gonna go hunting around breakers yards trying to find a set of springs from a different car that are the correct diameter, correct seat fitting and of a suitable spring rate? You're then going to source lowered and uprated version of these springs that just might be a couple of quid cheaper than Polo ones? Eh? What about dampers? The ones on your car are probably knackered so if you put lower springs on the ride and handling will be utter curse word. You really need matching shorter stroke ones - the fronts are an insert, the rear is a complete strut. Look it's soo easy, contact Phil Jackson on the Club Polo website and he'll be able to give you a full list of what is available and prices from the cheapest (usually rock hard and slammed curse word) right up to the best ride/handling compromise stuff from Bilstein etc. Don't forget to factor in changing the top mounts as a matter of course, as well as any worn bushes - which there definately will be. It's never cheap doing these things, but I reckon you should be able to fit a half decent suspension kit and renew the bushes and top mounts for under £250 if you can do the work yourself. The Polo mk1-3 suspension kits are no more expensive than for any other comparable car. It is only the coilover kits that are expensive due to the front strut design, nothing else. Contact Phil, he's your best bet. |
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As above just buy a proper set lol, it'll be almost impossible if not completely impossible to find a similar enough suspension setup from another car that will be safe. You can buy a set of springs without shocks for ~50 please don't risk having incorrectly seated springs!
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1966 MK1 Cortina
1971 Hillman Super Imp
1985 Volvo 360 GLEi
1986 Volvo 340 1.7
1990 Mercedes 190e 2.0
1993 Peugeot 205 STDT
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stealthstylz
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6n coiles on an 87 polostealthstylz
@stealthstylz
Club Retro Rides Member 174
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PhilJ front shocks are too stiff, ride quality with them fitted is abysmal. They're no shorter stroke than standard IIRC as if they were you'd have to chop and weld the strut tube.
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aslong as its not sold as a rock at the back its fine lol but probbably just gonna chop the springs n let a "friend" m.o.t her:)
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Rich
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6n coiles on an 87 poloRich
@foxmcintyre
Club Retro Rides Member 160
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aslong as its not sold as a rock at the back its fine lol but probbably just gonna chop the springs n let a "friend" m.o.t her:) Cut springs are not an mot fail.. Springs that don't seat correctly after the car has been jacked up is, but cut springs alone are fine. |
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Jan 10, 2013 19:22:07 GMT
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ooh! i reckon choppys upfront adjustables at back:) |
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but they're hard to come by second hand, I tried for about a month then gave up and just bought new ones
