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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: GavGti on 23 April 2008, 16:08

Title: do u need bumpstops in coilovers ??
Post by: GavGti on 23 April 2008, 16:08
as title really
got the coilovers
got new bearings and top mounts and the rear mounts

then just thought today - do i need bumpstops in coilovers ??

is it worth replacing anything else while putting coilovers on ie : axle bushes etc
Title: Re: do u need bumpstops in coilovers ??
Post by: Len on 23 April 2008, 16:14
The instructions that came with mine said you did, well in diagram form. But in practice they didnt fit down inside the springs anyway!

The coilies I bought had small bumpstop on them.
Title: Re: do u need bumpstops in coilovers ??
Post by: GavGti on 23 April 2008, 16:20
well got the hottuning ones from group buy
no instructions included with mine

and no form of bumpstop on them at all  :huh:

any 1 else got any help
Title: Re: do u need bumpstops in coilovers ??
Post by: Horney on 23 April 2008, 16:28
As far as I know you don't need them as if they were fitted they too would have to be adjustable!

Nick
Title: Re: do u need bumpstops in coilovers ??
Post by: boneybradley on 23 April 2008, 16:37
the helper springs should do what bump stops do.....to a degree!!
Title: Re: do u need bumpstops in coilovers ??
Post by: GavGti on 23 April 2008, 16:43
Quote from: boneybradley on 23 April 2008, 16:37
the helper springs should do what bump stops do.....to a degree!!

true - but will i need bumpstops or not

it aint gonna be slammed so i can clean the gutters with my mudflaps
and i aint going to be driving it like i stole it

also - is it a case of take off old suspension , put in new top mounts and install

nothing needed from old suspension??
Title: Re: do u need bumpstops in coilovers ??
Post by: boneybradley on 23 April 2008, 18:56
nothing needed from the old suspension....you can remove and bit it!!
Title: Re: do u need bumpstops in coilovers ??
Post by: mark3valver on 23 April 2008, 19:26
my rear suspension literally fell to bits in my hands when I took it off today!!!!

(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o255/leon1984gti/P4230438.jpg)

the fronts are giving me so much grief    :cry:

the bolt won't undo, now the allen key has rounded, currently trying to drill the sides of the bolt and snap the bolt off!!!! grrrr my car always makes things harder than they need to be
Title: Re: do u need bumpstops in coilovers ??
Post by: brisdriver on 23 April 2008, 20:00
should have gone to your local friendly mechanic and got them to airgun them off first and then put back on!! anyway, good luck i've been there and sworn loudly at them!!!
Title: Re: do u need bumpstops in coilovers ??
Post by: boneybradley on 23 April 2008, 20:04
can i just add..... my current suspension has only being on 7 months and will be pi55 easy to remove  :grin: :grin:














oh yeh any body want to buy some 7 month old sachs/boge shockers and -40mm springs..nearly as new!!  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: do u need bumpstops in coilovers ??
Post by: GavGti on 23 April 2008, 21:18
thats sorted then = off with the old on with the new

any1 got pics or can tell me how to put the bearings on ??  :huh:

front struts have 2 nuts, 1 normal - 1 lock nut - both ontop of the spring mount

does the bearing go inbetween spring mount and first nut ? then top mount and last lock nut to hold in car ?

yes i'v read all the fitting guides and used the search function but not helping me

not thick or stupid either - use to my vauxhalls thats all
Title: Re: do u need bumpstops in coilovers ??
Post by: kells on 23 April 2008, 21:22
my old suspension is in wicked condition, can still see the manufacures labels perfect too, not bad for a 1993 car... only 91k on the clock so thats prob why they are not too bad i guess
Title: Re: do u need bumpstops in coilovers ??
Post by: turner89 on 23 April 2008, 21:41
Quote from: boneybradley on 23 April 2008, 20:04
oh yeh any body want to buy some 7 month old sachs/boge shockers and -40mm springs..nearly as new!!  :lipsrsealed:

How much? lol