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Kev85
Will 1.8 springs+dampers work on a diesel?
What effect will it have on ride/handling/durability?

:mad1:

Posted 22 Jun 2010, 21:32 #1 


Kev85
Ordered by mistake, gave them my squab codes and car details and got the 1.8 set anyway.
Considering using them if they don't have a proper diesel set because:
Rimmers price for just two front springs+two front dampers is just over £500.
Price for the 1.8 set, pre-assembled = £300.

Big difference :/

Posted 22 Jun 2010, 22:05 #2 

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greeners
I suspect if you fitted them, the engine would probably drag on the floor. The difference in weight between the two engines is substantial.

Posted 22 Jun 2010, 23:04 #3 


Kev85
Difference is apparently 95kg between the CDTi and the 1.8T, and I'm guessing most of that is over the two front springs.

The £300+ for a pair of shocks from rimmers is very hard to stomach.

Posted 23 Jun 2010, 00:42 #4 

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MrB
Kev85 wrote:Difference is apparently 95kg between the CDTi and the 1.8T, and I'm guessing most of that is over the two front springs.

The £300+ for a pair of shocks from rimmers is very hard to stomach.


Springs on eBay View eBay item 260617566136

Complete all round shocks and spring sets £295 on eBay View eBay item 370350197589

Hope this helps.

Chris
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Posted 23 Jun 2010, 08:18 #5 


Kev85
The complete set is what I bought(and a cracking deal it is too, considering you don't need to take your life in your hand compressing springs).

Posted 23 Jun 2010, 15:12 #6 

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MrB
Kev85 wrote:The complete set is what I bought(and a cracking deal it is too, considering you don't need to take your life in your hand compressing springs).


I would ask if anyone on here needs a 1.8 set and send them yours and order the correct ones from them or ask them if they'll exchange?
Chris
Member No. 143
Mods so far: LED sidelights, interior lights and number plate lamps, Rover Xenon Headlights, Kenlowe Fan, Synergy 2 and EGR Bypass

Posted 23 Jun 2010, 21:35 #7 

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tammyboy
Hi Kev what part no. were on the rear shocks currently trying to source rear shocks for my tourer but a biy of a mystery unless you want to pay Rimmers £300 just for 2 shocks cheers Tam .

Posted 24 Jun 2010, 01:07 #8 


Kev85
If I can find a part number on them I'll let you know.

Posted 24 Jun 2010, 15:13 #9 

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