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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: tobybrennan on 20 July 2009, 14:46
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do you need spring clamps on the standard suspension when changing to coilovers?
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if you dont have new bearings or you need any bolts off the old ones, then you will need to compress the springs to get ahold of these bits. a few g clamps should do the trick. worked for me :afro: not the safest/best idea but most people have them and easier to get ahold of than a spring compressor.
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You should not need them to be honest unless your reusing the old top mounts which is false economy, nothing else is needed from the old susp.
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You should not need them to be honest unless your reusing the old top mounts which is false economy, nothing else is needed from the old susp.
other than the little bit of metal that holds the brake line :wink:
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You should not need them to be honest unless your reusing the old top mounts which is false economy, nothing else is needed from the old susp.
other than the little bit of metal that holds the brake line :wink:
On mine that would not work, I had to cable tie them to the legs.
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You should not need them to be honest unless your reusing the old top mounts which is false economy, nothing else is needed from the old susp.
other than the little bit of metal that holds the brake line :wink:
On mine that would not work, I had to cable tie them to the legs.
you mean you couldnt make it work :wink:
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Spring compressors are between £10 and £20 from an auto factors, better than a coil spring in the face.
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I made my own, 2 pieces of threaded bar (from work) and 4 aluminium blocks, shaped into clamps for the springs to slot in and 4 nuts. saved me some coin, and works great, loadsa ppl borrow them to change there shocks....
but if your not that good at making things, then spend your coin and buy some :wink:
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i use a thick ratchet strap to hold the spring in place :tongue: :embarassed: hasnt failed me so far :embarassed: :laugh:
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You should not need them to be honest unless your reusing the old top mounts which is false economy, nothing else is needed from the old susp.
other than the little bit of metal that holds the brake line :wink:
On mine that would not work, I had to cable tie them to the legs.
you mean you couldnt make it work :wink:
No my hottuning coilovers had 2 small rings welded to the legs and was different to standard so I cable tied the brake hoses to those, was fine and still is.
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My brake lines are just hanging loose. hahaha.
Living life on the edge me.
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Also I am not sure you need coil spring compressors, you would only need them if you were going to reuse the old top mounts which is pointless.
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My brake lines are just hanging loose. hahaha.
Living life on the edge me.
I would cable tie them back to be honest.
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My brake lines are just hanging loose. hahaha.
Living life on the edge me.
same, although when i put my calipers and hoses on 2moro, i think i might just cable tie them :D
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It is something i have thought about, but it has been like that for like 20k miles. Might do it when i take the wheels off to clean this weekend. If i remember! :(
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I'd do it to be on the safe side Mike, don't cut corners with this car of yours or it'll come back and bite you in the ass lol!
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don't cut corners with this car of yours or it'll come back and bite you in the ass lol!
please dont say that around me, its scares me.......... :D :D :D nahh, only joking, gotta do it all properly or its just not worth it, will just need attention a few months down the line.
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don't cut corners with this car of yours or it'll come back and bite you in the ass lol!
please dont say that around me, its scares me.......... :D :D :D nahh, only joking, gotta do it all properly or its just not worth it, will just need attention a few months down the line.
Well let's face it, you've had the bloody time to make sure you do it properly ;) you have no excuse. HAHA!
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don't cut corners with this car of yours or it'll come back and bite you in the ass lol!
please dont say that around me, its scares me.......... :D :D :D nahh, only joking, gotta do it all properly or its just not worth it, will just need attention a few months down the line.
Well let's face it, you've had the bloody time to make sure you do it properly ;) you have no excuse. HAHA!
i knew you were going to say that!! f**k u! :D :D :D
haha, no but i have taken longer as i did strip all the parts off refurb them and replace lots with new parts.
as for cutting corners, same applies to coilies, use new uprated top mounts! (just to link with the topic :D )
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:grin: :grin: :grin:
I know it'll be a looked after and well deserved beast when you're done with it my friend. :)
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:grin: :grin: :grin:
I know it'll be a looked after and well deserved beast when you're done with it my friend. :)
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What top mounts are you lot using? standard or uprated? a link to some uprated ones will be a nice treat :wink:
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What top mounts are you lot using? standard or uprated? a link to some uprated ones will be a nice treat :wink:
Rear:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Set-of-4-VW-Golf-Mk2-Mk3-Vento-Corrado-Rear-Top-Mounts_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZQ7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a30QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em14Q2el1262QQhashZitem5d255d19ddQQitemZ400058816989QQptZUKQ5fCarsPartsQ5fVehiclesQ5fCarPartsQ5fSMQQsalenotsupported (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Set-of-4-VW-Golf-Mk2-Mk3-Vento-Corrado-Rear-Top-Mounts_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZQ7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a30QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em14Q2el1262QQhashZitem5d255d19ddQQitemZ400058816989QQptZUKQ5fCarsPartsQ5fVehiclesQ5fCarPartsQ5fSMQQsalenotsupported)
Front:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Golf-Passat-SEAT-Lemforder-OEM-Front-Top-Mounts-X-2_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZQ7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a30QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em14Q2el1262QQhashZitem5d259deb6dQQitemZ400063064941QQptZUKQ5fCarsPartsQ5fVehiclesQ5fCarPartsQ5fSMQQsalenotsupported (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Golf-Passat-SEAT-Lemforder-OEM-Front-Top-Mounts-X-2_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZQ7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a30QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em14Q2el1262QQhashZitem5d259deb6dQQitemZ400063064941QQptZUKQ5fCarsPartsQ5fVehiclesQ5fCarPartsQ5fSMQQsalenotsupported)
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Thank you
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Thank you
No worries, I used those on mine and were fine.