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S2 dampers for S1 question
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 11:17 am
by campbell
Simon kindly put the following into Classifieds (which is now locked for replies sadly, so new thread here I'm afraid)
http://www.scottishelises.com/phpbb/vie ... php?t=6424
Question is...
...what ride height results on the S1 if you fit the full standard set of these? My understanding is SteveB supplies VX220 front springs in some cases, to provide a certain combo of ride height, IIRC.
And presumably one needs to source the adapted mount brackets...any ideas of cost?
I am tempted to lob a bid into this.
Campbell
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 11:30 am
by woody
about $1000,000 for the extra bits IIRC
(Do not bid!)
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 11:35 am
by campbell
[whispers]I get the message[/whispers]
Good luck
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:04 pm
by Tom
eh??
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:07 pm
by ed
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:23 pm
by Tom
ah right
although i spotted there is no mention of mileage....
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:27 pm
by simon
Tom wrote:
ah right
although i spotted there is no mention of mileage....
11830 MILES
Just look at his other items and you'll find the car they're off
anyway, even if they'd done 50k they'd probably still be better than the original S1 konis
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:39 pm
by campbell
I mailed the seller, and here is what he said...
"The car has covered 11500 miles, standard spring rate. Car had light acident damage to front clam shell. Cheers, Chris"
(though this should be viewable in the eBay listing I think).
Both myself, and more importantly bruv in law Ian, are moving into the market for S2 damper kits, hence my interest. But neither of us is desperate to buy just now so I'm happy to watch the general action...hence good luck wishes to Woody!
Campbell
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:56 pm
by Tom
simon wrote:Tom wrote:
ah right
although i spotted there is no mention of mileage....
11830 MILES
Just look at his other items and you'll find the car they're off
anyway, even if they'd done 50k they'd probably still be better than the original S1 konis
hmm, i'm about to fork out on new ones anyway. they're yours woody
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 2:14 pm
by Sanjøy
I have S2 with VX front springs if you want to have a looky, think there was mounting brackets to go with it. Will get some pics if I get my wheels off tonight, oo-er.
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 2:18 pm
by GregR
campbell - email SteveB if you have any queries. I have (as you know) just bought dampers and fitting kit separately. Steve offers various ride heights, and I went for 110/120. The springs will be staying as standard on that setup. For lower, I'm not sure what you'll need but Steve is the man to ask.
If lowering, bear in mind you'll need rack riser plates as bump steer is affected - steve threw those in f.o.c, so can't commend his service and support enough.
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 2:19 pm
by GregR
forgot to add - £55 all in for front and rear brackets, incl postage and steering rack riser shims. Geary charges £59, unsure if that includes delivery
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 2:47 pm
by Tom
GregR wrote:campbell - email SteveB if you have any queries. I have (as you know) just bought dampers and fitting kit separately. Steve offers various ride heights, and I went for 110/120. The springs will be staying as standard on that setup. For lower, I'm not sure what you'll need but Steve is the man to ask.
If lowering, bear in mind you'll need rack riser plates as bump steer is affected - steve threw those in f.o.c, so can't commend his service and support enough.
foc.?? i'm paying £3 for mine. that's favouritism...
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 2:49 pm
by GregR
in that context, you mean 'fuc'
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 2:54 pm
by Sanjøy
GregR wrote:in that context, you mean 'fuc'
For £3 ? Must be cheaper out a NB then.
