Where can I get them new?
Mikes gone quiet so where else? CGB has none either.
Are there any on ebay that aren't just Campus springs?
Getting annoyed now...
Where can I get them new?
Mikes gone quiet so where else? CGB has none either.
Are there any on ebay that aren't just Campus springs?
Getting annoyed now...
Might be some on ebay, to be honest people that fit new standard springs end up with a car that looks rather 'jacked up' at the front even after it has settled. Best bet would be to buy some new good quality -30 or -35mm lowering springs. Old standard springs will become compressed over time so will look lower.
Yeah I get what ya saying. I'm seeing ads for YKB springs which are a decent make and seem to be specific to the GTT but it's still a bit of a gamble.Originally Posted by Mr Raider
Might be some on ebay, to be honest people that fit new standard springs end up with a car that looks rather 'jacked up' at the front even after it has settled. Best bet would be to buy some new good quality -30 or -35mm lowering springs. Old standard springs will become compressed over time so will look lower
I did see someone say that they had out -20mm springs but I can't see any anywhere! That would be OK.
Ok. Update. KYB list a specific spring for 87-91 GTT.
And I've spoken to Unipart who also have a specific listing.(I forget the brand!) Call back Monday.
Rang renault. They list some, but need the colour codes! Two colours are showing as no longer available.
Got several sets on cars just need to get them off. They will need media blasting and powered coating to look good again. Have had a few days working on my own cars so not been on line much.
Thanks Mike
Thanks Mike. Current thinking is to just get a set if lowering springs and get OE springs sorted over the winter.
Get a stiffer suspension Matt. OE springs are pony. My advice is get some konis off the club shop. I've had OE and konis and the difference is massive.
This.
Any new standard rideheight springs that are available now are the wrong length i.e. Too high. If you want o.e height buy second hand original springs.
This is true. But I can't find any at the moment that can be fitted this week!
Thanks for the comments.
Ok,
I've spoken to a company that can make springs. Any spec you want. So I'm thinking of getting a second hand std spring and having it measured up and then reproduced in NEW steel and powder coated black.
This could be done for less than £100 a pair I reckon. When you consider that second hand springs are £50 a set plus delivery from one of the two main suppliers we use and then they need blasting and coating, I think it's a good option. New springs that aren't 20+ years old.
Would there be any takers if I was to get a few sets made up while I'm at it?
i could be interested. i need to know whether mine is standard height or not tough. it looks a bit to high i n my opinion.does anyone know the factory height to the bottom of the arch to ground?
I had Matt with the std white one measure his for me...
Front - 59cm
Rear - 55cm
Put a pic up to show us yours. I'll add pics of KYBs and the Apex -35mm that are on there now
Only pics I have on the KYBs are from the for sale ad...
Lowered...
What are the poundage of the original springs? I assume the manufacturers have asked you that already?
Edit - that first pic of the white GTT looks like it's on the wrong springs (i.e. too high), like Brigsy says above.
Standard height springs on my five had the green and grey paint blobs on them when cleaned up. Just had them powder coated the other day.
They are KYB springs listed for the GTT. and yes, as said it looks too high. There was a LOT of tension on them when they were bolted in.What are the poundage of the original springs? I assume the manufacturers have asked you that already?
Edit - that first pic of the white GTT looks like it's on the wrong springs (i.e. too high), like Brigsy says above.
This is my ride height.
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