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Title: Fitting Coilovers.. what else do i need???
Post by: knobby on 26 July 2005, 10:20

Hi Guys

Just purchased a set of Apex fully adjustable coilovers.. They should be here tomorrow just wondering what else I need to fit them?? Just thinking about new rubber tops etc.. or will they come with these????

Cheers

Knobby

Title: Re: Fitting Coilovers.. what else do i need???
Post by: Judderi on 26 July 2005, 10:23

They wont come with new strut top mounts. Check yours at the moment and if there worn then replace them. You wont know until you take them off and inspect them. Other than that you shouldent need anything else in order to fit the coilovers.

Title: Re: Fitting Coilovers.. what else do i need???
Post by: Mr Blue on 26 July 2005, 13:19

some new VAG front topmounts will be needed.

you might want to buy some large washers. sometimes the bottom of the topmount doesnt sit well on the top of the coilover and you may need washers to fill the gap or you get a clicking noise over bumps


f**kin annoying :smiley:

Title: Re: Fitting Coilovers.. what else do i need???
Post by: Daz... on 27 July 2005, 19:00

Quote

you might want to buy some large washers. sometimes the bottom of the topmount doesnt sit well on the top of the coilover and you may need washers to fill the gap or you get a clicking noise over bumps

mine do that! gets on my tits... :angry:

Title: Re: Fitting Coilovers.. what else do i need???
Post by: knobby on 27 July 2005, 19:03

Right so large washers it is... Just lookin at ETKA and i cant find the front strings.. am i just being thick??

HELP

Knobby!

Title: Re: Fitting Coilovers.. what else do i need???
Post by: monzablue16v on 27 July 2005, 19:12

Front strings?? wot wot wot! there ain't no string on my coilovers :D

Title: Re: Fitting Coilovers.. what else do i need???
Post by: knobby on 27 July 2005, 20:28

gotta love my spelling...  :grin:

Title: Re: Fitting Coilovers.. what else do i need???
Post by: monzablue16v on 27 July 2005, 20:29

what are you looking for dude taking my coilovers off at the weekend!!!

Title: Re: Fitting Coilovers.. what else do i need???
Post by: knobby on 27 July 2005, 21:36

ok... got one fittin on the front.. but the nut at the top i cant get done up all the way.. the damper shaft seems to spin. i have the road wheel on the ground.. yet the shaft still spins. any idea how u do these up?

Cheers

Knobby

Title: Re: Fitting Coilovers.. what else do i need???
Post by: Mr Blue on 28 July 2005, 00:49

I used a molegrip at the coilover end and it didnt scratch anything.

Was good enough to keep the shaft still while i sorted the top bolt. :smiley:

Title: Re: Fitting Coilovers.. what else do i need???
Post by: Judderi on 28 July 2005, 09:47

Yeah the shaft thats spinning that the bolt secures to should have some sort of allen key or nut shape to the top of it. Hold this then tighten the nut.

Title: Re: Fitting Coilovers.. what else do i need???
Post by: pegasus on 28 July 2005, 20:17

One of these is what u need m8

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9889&item=4563587730&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

Title: Re: Fitting Coilovers.. what else do i need???
Post by: monzablue16v on 28 July 2005, 21:23

Hang on a moment :)

After spending the evening swearing at my coilovers top top "retaining nut" Big 22mm nyloc thing the shaft obviously spins! but it's a nyloc nut and just sheared the 8mm flat for holding the shocker whilst trying to undo it. can I use this to undo it I thought You needed that tool for the strut mounting rubber top strut mount nut. Can I use it to undo my top 22mm nut??? or do I need to take it to the impact wrench owning garage????

I only want to change my topmounts!

Title: Re: Fitting Coilovers.. what else do i need???
Post by: knobby on 29 July 2005, 00:18

ok well i got them all fitted...

there knocking loads which is p1ssing me off already...

How do you recommend i set these bad boys up.. there ride height adjustable and damper adjustable.


Cheers

Dave

Title: Re: Fitting Coilovers.. what else do i need???
Post by: Mr Blue on 29 July 2005, 09:12

slam it you tart :cool:

that nocking noise is annoying. stick a large washer between the topmount and the coilover.

Title: Re: Fitting Coilovers.. what else do i need???
Post by: knobby on 29 July 2005, 09:26

it seems to fit really well already though.. Front end is rubbin already and it doesnt feel like a hard right.. seems boucy..

D

Title: Re: Fitting Coilovers.. what else do i need???
Post by: monzablue16v on 29 July 2005, 23:30

I just drove mine home after changing all the mounts and adding washers to the strut.
It's like riding  jetski that's the only way I can describe it bounces like a b*stard and still knocking like a b*stard too

So given up 2nd hand coilovers coming off next week and spanking new gsf boge lowered kit going on bugger really wanted coilovers too! ah well Ebay it is..

Title: Re: Fitting Coilovers.. what else do i need???
Post by: Mr Blue on 30 July 2005, 00:03

Going all soft are we monza :wink:

awww  :tongue:

Title: Re: Fitting Coilovers.. what else do i need???
Post by: knobby on 30 July 2005, 00:06

BLue... come online messenger...

Gotta sort out these coilovers next week.. ahhhh.. LOL

D

Title: Re: Fitting Coilovers.. what else do i need???
Post by: monzablue16v on 30 July 2005, 12:08

Yup I like my fillings where they are and my car is shaking itself to bits which can't be good for it!