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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: ALBEEEEY on 15 March 2012, 18:42

Title: What the hell are these guys taking?
Post by: ALBEEEEY on 15 March 2012, 18:42
ok so I know I should have taken the wheel off but it was gettin dark and didn't have time but yeah what is this? shock absorber? lowering spring (can't see any spring so prob not)?

as you can tell I have no experience with suspension, have googled it but not a lot of answers . . . :undecided:

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hope someone with some experience can help???

thanks in advance  :grin:
Title: Re: What the hell is this?
Post by: Toby on 15 March 2012, 18:43
looks like  a after market shock? obviously it was on the rear.
Title: Re: What the hell is this?
Post by: ALBEEEEY on 15 March 2012, 18:45
yeah rear wheel, was pretty sure it didn't look standard . . .
Title: Re: What the hell is this?
Post by: jamie16v on 15 March 2012, 18:53
it`s a continuem transfunctioner!
Title: Re: What the hell is this?
Post by: Steve_PD on 15 March 2012, 18:59
If you don't know what it is you really shouldn't be touching it :lipsrsealed: :grin:
Title: Re: What the hell is this?
Post by: richw911 on 15 March 2012, 19:00
it`s a continuem transfunctioner!

Ah do you remove it with a left handed glass socket?
Title: Re: What the hell is this?
Post by: jamie16v on 15 March 2012, 19:01
it`s a continuem transfunctioner!

Ah do you remove it with a left handed glass socket?
no, just leave it well alone!...
Title: Re: What the hell is this?
Post by: richw911 on 15 March 2012, 19:04
it`s a continuem transfunctioner!

Ah do you remove it with a left handed glass socket?
no, just leave it well alone!...


 :shocked: OK I think I have a problem I've found four of the dam things.
Title: Re: What the hell is this?
Post by: jamie16v on 15 March 2012, 19:08
no mate, the ones on the front are called flux capacitors! they are the ones with a coil which conducts the High Tensile electric charge which thrusts you into the future! should only do this on a full tank though as they are very thirsty and could leave you stranded in the future where all the shell optimax has exhausted its supplies! you`ve been warned!
Title: Re: What the hell is this?
Post by: cullygti on 15 March 2012, 19:10
no mate, the ones on the front are called flux capacitors! they are the ones with a coil which conducts the High Tensile electric charge which thrusts you into the future! should only do this on a full tank though as they are very thirsty and could leave you stranded in the future where all the shell optimax has exhausted its supplies! you`ve been warned!
:wink:
guess its not got a foo foo valve on them otherwise you would be in BIG trouble  :laugh:
Title: Re: What the hell is this?
Post by: richw911 on 15 March 2012, 19:13
no mate, the ones on the front are called flux capacitors! they are the ones with a coil which conducts the High Tensile electric charge which thrusts you into the future! should only do this on a full tank though as they are very thirsty and could leave you stranded in the future where all the shell optimax has exhausted its supplies! you`ve been warned!
:wink:
guess its not got a foo foo valve on them otherwise you would be in BIG trouble  :laugh:

What could happen?  :shocked:
Title: Re: What the hell is this?
Post by: cullygti on 15 March 2012, 19:14
rich you really dont want to know  :laugh: its all to do with the giggling pin on the transfuser element  :laugh:
Title: Re: What the hell is this?
Post by: Scott D on 15 March 2012, 19:15
no mate, the ones on the front are called flux capacitors! they are the ones with a coil which conducts the High Tensile electric charge which thrusts you into the future! should only do this on a full tank though as they are very thirsty and could leave you stranded in the future where all the shell optimax has exhausted its supplies! you`ve been warned!

and only when doing 88mph!

It looks to be a rear shock absorber and googlling "LIP shock absorber" should provide some info
Title: Re: What the hell is this?
Post by: jamie16v on 15 March 2012, 19:16
they are quite reliable if they are well oiled.. Ky jelly is a good preference by most!
Title: Re: What the hell is this?
Post by: richw911 on 15 March 2012, 19:17
rich you really dont want to know  :laugh: its all to do with the giggling pin on the transfuser element  :laugh:

  :shocked: Im going to protect mine with five LARGE sky hooks :cool:
Title: Re: What the hell is this?
Post by: cullygti on 15 March 2012, 19:23
rich now come on you need atleast 6 for it to be anywhere near safe   :shocked: you of all ppl should know better
Title: Re: What the hell is this?
Post by: ALBEEEEY on 15 March 2012, 19:24
I'm still learning!!!!!!!!!!! you all started as a noob

 :sad:
Title: Re: What the hell is this?
Post by: jamie16v on 15 March 2012, 19:28
I'm still learning!!!!!!!!!!! you all started as a noob

 :sad:
we only joking, come give us a big cuddle! :smiley:
Title: Re: What the hell is this?
Post by: ALBEEEEY on 15 March 2012, 19:32
cuddle would be lovely, as long as your not grooming me  :shocked:
Title: Re: What the hell is this?
Post by: cullygti on 15 March 2012, 19:34
ah group hug group hug  :laugh: this thread should be renamed what the hell are these guys taking  :laugh:
Title: Re: What the hell are these guys taking?
Post by: Dave_IOW on 15 March 2012, 19:39
Looks a bit dry to me, don't go with the rediculous suggestion of KY jelly, you need to open the cap on the top and add dehydrated water mate..

Don't listen to these piss takers  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: What the hell are these guys taking?
Post by: cullygti on 15 March 2012, 19:40
ha now i been waiting for you to let that one slip  :angry:  :grin: thought you was my friend and you wouldnt tell me hmmmmm  :laugh:
Title: Re: What the hell are these guys taking?
Post by: cullygti on 15 March 2012, 19:45
 :laugh: at the thread title quality  :laugh:  :laugh:
Title: Re: What the hell are these guys taking?
Post by: jamie16v on 15 March 2012, 19:59
Re: What the hell are these guys taking?
Bat food!
Title: Re: What the hell are these guys taking?
Post by: annekarob on 15 March 2012, 20:49
You're all wrong, its quite clearly the left philangee!!!!  :wink:
Title: Re: What the hell are these guys taking?
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 15 March 2012, 20:52
You're all wrong, its quite clearly the left philangee!!!!  :wink:
:grin:
Title: Re: What the hell are these guys taking?
Post by: ALBEEEEY on 15 March 2012, 21:29
Hmmm the springs look pretty standard though  :huh: will whip the wheel off (front and back) and take some pics for you beautiful people to have a look and upgrade my knowledge  :nerd:
Title: Re: What the hell are these guys taking?
Post by: richw911 on 15 March 2012, 21:34
Hmmm the springs look pretty standard though  :huh: will whip the wheel off (front and back) and take some pics for you beautiful people to have a look and upgrade my knowledge  :nerd:

Could just be after market shocks  :smiley: