Dez
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Nov 29, 2010 17:10:12 GMT
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full set of 4 TA technix coilies to fit mk2 and 3 golf- also fit b3 and b4 passats. they are all freed off and cleaned up, adjuster rings can easily be spun up and down their full length. the fronts have keeper springs but the rear don't (removed for more lows as usual) rear bushings are good, front topmounts seem ok and are included, but obviously theres something wrong with them at that price  one of the front shocks is blown- otherwise, GWO. ive got a manufactureer getting back to me tomorrow about a replacement insert, so there may be the option of having them all fixed with brand new front inserts for a bit more- I don't know the price yet though. otherwise, the price is cheap enough to chop them up to convert your non-VW struts on whatever obscure vehicle you want to make low!! can post for a tenner, pics later. |
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Last Edit: Jan 13, 2011 16:41:52 GMT by Dez
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Nov 29, 2010 17:24:38 GMT
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be interested if the repair can be done  |
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Dez
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Nov 29, 2010 18:14:33 GMT
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just waiting on a cross referenced part No. tomorrow before i can say 100% if they can be. as it stands I'm 98% certain, but would just like to make sure..............
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Nov 29, 2010 19:50:30 GMT
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ok mate if repairable i'yll ave first dibs ;D
what mods need to be done when fitting on a B3?
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Dez
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Nov 29, 2010 20:21:50 GMT
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will keep you informed change the two rear shock bolts. same length, smaller size. costs about 2 quid from any fasteners supplier. |
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rob0r
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Dez, any pics yet? I have a new E30 to lower...
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E30 320i 3.5 - E23 730 - E3 3.0si - E21 316 M42 - E32 750i
ETC
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Dez
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forgot to chase up the part number thing so still no answer on that yet, heres a pic though-  i recon theyll work nicely on an e30, especially as i seem to remember stock e30 ones are stupidly long? i was gunna use them on the e28 but ive also got some weitecs that are slightly better suited to that application so ile be using those. |
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rob0r
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The rears actually look pretty long ,though that's not compared to an E30 rear shock... I think the main problem would bolting them onto the rear trailing arms the bolt needs to be a fair amount bigger, similar style to an E28. Out of curiosity, could you tell me the diameter of the front shocks?
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E30 320i 3.5 - E23 730 - E3 3.0si - E21 316 M42 - E32 750i
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Dez
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fronts are 50mm same as e30( or are E30 48mm? i can never remember). youd want to weld them with a sleeve on there really rather than just butt them unless youre super-confident in your welds. conveniently, they slip inside E28/32/34 55mm strut bodies though(see why i was gunna use em on the e28!!) so you could chop one of those up for the sleeves.
ive got the rear bolt/sleeve issue sorted, its easy to turn up a new bit and fit it to the bushing. mine are going to be stepped to positively locate them, but a washer would do the same job. you could probably swap one over from an e30 shock without much difficulty. its even easier if you use poly.
i can measure the rears if you want, i know the body length on the fronts is 12.5", i seem to remember E30 being at least 15" if not longer.
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rob0r
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The outer diameter of the bigger E30/E21 struts are 51mm so they won't go down without some shaving I guess... I was hoping something like this would simply slip down a cut down strut tube! Would the shocks take welding directly to the shock tube?
What's the likely hood of replaced front shock and the subsequent price?
Cheers
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E30 320i 3.5 - E23 730 - E3 3.0si - E21 316 M42 - E32 750i
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Dez
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Dec 11, 2010 12:04:45 GMT
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i forgot all about these, will try to get that insert sorted out next week!
rob, they're the same OD so they want butt welding on then a sleeve over the join. you can weld to the bodies no probs as you can just pop the inserts out to do it.
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Dec 11, 2010 17:28:30 GMT
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was just about to bump this |
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Dez
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Dec 16, 2010 19:55:53 GMT
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bump- fixed!!
i bought another pair for some other bits that also had one blown shock, so i cannabilised them for the good one and these are now all hunky-dory.
£100 delivered or trade me something interesting, it is nearly christmas after all.
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Dec 16, 2010 20:55:54 GMT
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bump- fixed!! I bought another pair for some other bits that also had one blown shock, so I cannabilised them for the good one and these are now all hunky-dory. £100 delivered or trade me something interesting, it is nearly christmas after all. pinstriping trade? |
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Dez
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Dec 17, 2010 12:55:09 GMT
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if i had anything finished enough to stripe, it would be an interesting preposition, but i don't, and wont really until the hudson pickup is finished. ile think about it.......
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Dec 17, 2010 18:00:15 GMT
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if I had anything finished enough to stripe, it would be an interesting preposition, but I don't, and wont really until the hudson pickup is finished. ile think about it....... ok dude, well if there still here a few week after crimbo i'yll ave em anyways |
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Dez
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bump.....
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Dez
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Jan 13, 2011 16:40:06 GMT
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bump.....
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westy180
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Project Jetta is go.
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Jan 13, 2011 20:16:16 GMT
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How much would carrage on these be? I`m tempted but running on a tight budget?
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Who said VW`s don't rust?
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Dez
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Jan 13, 2011 20:43:47 GMT
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it says up top mate, ten quid.
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