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lowering springs in AA
#1090029
23/08/2010 10:55
23/08/2010 10:55
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Bigtop
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Bigtop
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Yo brothers Iv seen some lowering springs on alt autos price list for 95 quid Anyone used these, i want to lower the coop so it looks a bit better but dont wanna spend a fortune. Are these any good or are there some better budget ones out there?
Pete
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Re: lowering springs in AA
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#1090040
23/08/2010 11:19
23/08/2010 11:19
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Steamer
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Steamer
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Im looking at lowering too! Id be more inclined to buy from Steve at Alternative than some cheaper/dearer ones from fleabay,Steve knows the cars and wouldnt sell crap in my opinion! Thoughts? Watching this space lol!
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#1090136
23/08/2010 14:04
23/08/2010 14:04
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Steamer
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Steamer
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Thats a good price!Iv bought alloys from this place and they are spot on blokes!
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#1090137
23/08/2010 14:04
23/08/2010 14:04
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Rog20VT
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£184 delivered? That must be plus VAT? If that is the price, then its incredibly cheap. Eibach have a strict policy of selling their kits are the same price across all vendors, hence you never really see any change in price more of more than £5-£10.
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Re: lowering springs in AA
[Re: Rog20VT]
#1090146
23/08/2010 14:16
23/08/2010 14:16
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Marco20valveT
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Marco20valveT
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thats a shocking price...
may pop a call to them and see if thats true!!
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#1090148
23/08/2010 14:25
23/08/2010 14:25
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suba
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suba
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Lowering the car with only springs offers nothing except looks - ride quality and handling get worse. suspension is one thing that you dont want to spend as little as possible on.
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Re: lowering springs in AA
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#1090171
23/08/2010 15:25
23/08/2010 15:25
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Bigtop
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Bigtop
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Well the ride aint great anyway on 17s, and the springs are ancient.
I just want the coop to look better.
And surely the centre of gravity will be lower so it will be better on the bends?
So whats so great about the eibach springs then?
And will the ride really be that much worse? Its bad over potholes anyway.
Pete
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#1090180
23/08/2010 15:35
23/08/2010 15:35
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suba
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suba
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yes - it will. 17's will make it even worse. Lowering the coupe more than 20-25mm puts the wishbones at the front at the wrong angle for going round corners, and will overload the outside front suspension on most setups. I messed about a lot with the suspension on a 20VT, and this is all based on experience not hear say. A stiffer spring without increased damping results in the car being under damped....bounce bounce bounce...long after you have gone over a bump... you get the idea. Eibach springs on stock dampers are also poor. You need to look at dampers and springs, or be content looking good, cornering slowly, and bouncing about in a straight line.
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#1090182
23/08/2010 15:36
23/08/2010 15:36
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Rob40
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I bought some Koni springs off them to compliment the inserts for the n/a but a German 'copy' arrived instead! Tried to tell me they were the same but sent them straight back.
If they are genuine Eibachs, then snap them up at that price.
This is how it should have come out of Torino!
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Re: lowering springs in AA
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#1090363
23/08/2010 20:22
23/08/2010 20:22
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Bigtop
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Bigtop
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Ok suba cheers. So if i wanna lower her then its going cost a bit then.
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#1090410
23/08/2010 21:17
23/08/2010 21:17
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maria
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maria
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I've just ordered some for £184.85 including delivery and VAT, I'll let you know what I receive . Maria.
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Re: lowering springs in AA
[Re: reza_q]
#1092484
26/08/2010 22:10
26/08/2010 22:10
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patch234
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patch234
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I've just had some lowering springs fitted to my coop at Joe's this evening. Just got back. They are 35mm lower and the car looks perfectly stanced. As usual, my mate Joe, worked well into the night to get this job done as he knew I wanted them on before going to the Gaydon Show - note: he'll do this for anyone, not just me £150.00 for 4 brand new lowering springs all around + cost for fitting. I'm chuffed with these. Cheers Joe
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#1092494
26/08/2010 22:34
26/08/2010 22:34
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coupedummy
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Je suis un Coupé
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yes - it will. 17's will make it even worse. Lowering the coupe more than 20-25mm puts the wishbones at the front at the wrong angle for going round corners, and will overload the outside front suspension on most setups. I messed about a lot with the suspension on a 20VT, and this is all based on experience not hear say. A stiffer spring without increased damping results in the car being under damped....bounce bounce bounce...long after you have gone over a bump... you get the idea. Eibach springs on stock dampers are also poor. You need to look at dampers and springs, or be content looking good, cornering slowly, and bouncing about in a straight line. I can agree,bouncy for sure.Many dips in the road to spa and bounced along,i will have to purchase new damper eventually. Didnt stop me from cornering any slower though? But i did spin if it contributed,i dont know I've just had some lowering springs fitted to my coop at Joe's this evening. Just got back. They are 35mm lower and the car looks perfectly stanced. As usual, my mate Joe, worked well into the night to get this job done as he knew I wanted them on before going to the Gaydon Show - note: he'll do this for anyone, not just me Agreed joe is a star when jobs need to be done,goes way beyond the 9 till 5
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#1092499
26/08/2010 22:36
26/08/2010 22:36
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enfant_teribl
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My job on the forum
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I've just had some lowering springs fitted to my coop at Joe's this evening. Just got back. They are 35mm lower and the car looks perfectly stanced. As usual, my mate Joe, worked well into the night to get this job done as he knew I wanted them on before going to the Gaydon Show - note: he'll do this for anyone, not just me £150.00 for 4 brand new lowering springs all around + cost for fitting. I'm chuffed with these. Cheers Joe Any pics yet Phil?
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Re: lowering springs in AA
[Re: enfant_teribl]
#1092747
27/08/2010 10:52
27/08/2010 10:52
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maria
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maria
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Springs arrived today exactly as described . Now looking for a good price on some Bilsteins.
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#1092764
27/08/2010 11:21
27/08/2010 11:21
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Marco20valveT
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Marco20valveT
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im going to oder a set also then!
i wounder if they will do a group buy??
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#1092775
27/08/2010 11:51
27/08/2010 11:51
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Dax
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On a journey
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Just in case they are still available, Fiat Coupe old accessories brochure shows 25mm Eibach lowering springs, with the following part number: 46219517. A quick search on the internet shows a Russian company, VegaAuto, showing this part number, priced at 193.74 Euro. May be worth contacting them to see if they are still available? This is the link: http://vegaauto.com.ua/?cmd=search_eu
Last edited by Dax; 27/08/2010 11:54.
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Re: lowering springs in AA
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#1092791
27/08/2010 12:43
27/08/2010 12:43
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suba
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suba
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For the sake of a few pennies would you rather not get a genuine set from a known supplier (AA) in the UK who supplies quality parts and is on the other end of the phone in the event of any issues...? I know I would.
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Re: lowering springs in AA
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#1092826
27/08/2010 13:51
27/08/2010 13:51
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Dax
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On a journey
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My suggestion has nothing to do with money etc. I was just offering some information that the OEM/Eibach Fiat Coupe springs may still be available to buy! These are a Genuine Fiat Product Supplied By Eibach, which would have been the same for the up rated anti roll bar kit, and are shown in the Fiat Coupe Accessory Catalogue of the time, so I don't think there would be a quality issue!! As far as I'm aware, you cannot buy from Eibach 25mm lowering springs for this vehicle? I was only suggesting someone may have the Original Eibach Lowering springs which Fiat's supplied during the production of the vehicle. Link to accessory picture:
Last edited by Dax; 27/08/2010 14:27.
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