More on dampers..

bertieduff · Post by **bertieduff** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 6:47 pm

Just about to replace the front dampers. Anyone in the west/glasgow-ish got spring compressors I could scrounge for a couple of days?

Ta

Lawrence · Post by **Lawrence** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 7:19 pm

It's probably a good idea to replace the complete units including the springs

bertieduff · Post by **bertieduff** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 8:19 pm

Hmm already got em without springs (eliseparts only supply the bilstens without)..was thinking at 23k the springs wouldn't be that tired?

Lawrence · Post by **Lawrence** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 9:11 pm

bertieduff wrote:Hmm already got em without springs (eliseparts only supply the bilstens without)..was thinking at 23k the springs wouldn't be that tired?

I see

In that case you do indeed need spring compressers that fit coil overs, something that I do not have as yet.

Post by **campbell** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 10:50 pm

http://www.justoffbase.co.uk/Coil-Sprin ... tegory=198

I borrowed a set many years back, not quite the same as those, and what you need to watch is that they hook properly because the springs are so narrow and run so close to damper body on the Elise.

I think for the price of a few pints, a local garage would do the swap if you handed the bits in to them? Darn sight safer too, I was bricking it all the way through doing mine!!!

bertieduff · Post by **bertieduff** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 10:58 pm

Yeah...the local garage is probably quickest/easiest..should have thought of that

Actually looked at those ones earlier Campbell, and a set at £10, and thought they both looked like they could take an eye out...

Cheers

Lawrence · Post by **Lawrence** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 11:20 pm

campbell wrote:http://www.justoffbase.co.uk/Coil-Sprin ... tegory=198

I borrowed a set many years back, not quite the same as those, and what you need to watch is that they hook properly because the springs are so narrow and run so close to damper body on the Elise.

I think for the price of a few pints, a local garage would do the swap if you handed the bits in to them? Darn sight safer too, I was bricking it all the way through doing mine!!!

I have a set of those but wouldn't try them on coil overs

mac · Post by **mac** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 7:32 am

I've tried them on coilovers (and not the one's with the little safety clip. Very Hairy - I used a pair of ratchet straps as extra insurance - tighten clamp, tighten ratchet - not a job I would do again.

Mac

GregR · Post by **GregR** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 8:55 am

Robin aint got none either - if the Jedi aint got them, its unlikely anyone else will

TBH I was surprised that the Bilstiens don't have an adjustable threaded platform .. the rear shocks on my DH nike had them, allowing you to unscrew the platform (winding off the pre-load) and to swap the springs no bother. I guess there's too much scope for the preload being 'wound off' as you drive.

bertieduff · Post by **bertieduff** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 2:20 pm

GregR wrote:Robin aint got none either - if the Jedi aint got them, its unlikely anyone else will

Local garage going to swap em for a tenner- fair price!

I'd probably only bring down passing aircraft if I try it anyway.

Thanks for the advice everyone

Post by **campbell** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 11:08 am

GregR wrote:Robin aint got none either - if the Jedi aint got them, its unlikely anyone else will

TBH I was surprised that the Bilstiens don't have an adjustable threaded platform .. the rear shocks on my DH nike had them, allowing you to unscrew the platform (winding off the pre-load) and to swap the springs no bother. I guess there's too much scope for the preload being 'wound off' as you drive.

The LSS suspension kits have adjustable platforms. So do Spax (which I'm running just now although they are getting a bit tired I think).

Steve Butts provides multiple ride heights by supplying varying mounting brackets and, in extreme cases, VX220 front springs.

But you probably knew all that didn't you

And I see that for a tenner the local garage is doing the swap anyway...far more sensible, and safe

Post by **campbell** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 11:09 am

Lawrence wrote: I have a set of those but wouldn't try them on coil overs

Now he tells me =8-o

RDH · Post by **RDH** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 11:33 am

bertieduff wrote:
GregR wrote:Robin aint got none either - if the Jedi aint got them, its unlikely anyone else will

Local garage going to swap em for a tenner- fair price!

I'd probably only bring down passing aircraft if I try it anyway.

Thanks for the advice everyone

What local garage is this - I'm needing my back dampers replaced?