ShaunF Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Good morning, two years ago i persuaded the wife to let me put the wim lowering springs and have the geo done on the car. What a great improvement this was, although recently we seem to be grounding out over speed bumps etc more and more. i did a quick look at the ride height and it measures at 335mm front and 330mm rear. two things come to mind the springs are now smaller due to wear or the shocks. So the question i have is where do i go now with this issue? she is not happy with it grounding out and neither am i as it is damaging the cross brace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Hi Shaun Reads pants to me and way to low, how many miles have the coils done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunF Posted December 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Hi Tony i do not have paperwork to hand but roughly between15 to 20 k but thats a guess right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunF Posted December 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Hi Tony the springs were fitted 13.1.11. mileage was 21.5k now 45k the repair order No was R005165 if you keep a record, the printout does not have ride height info on it, so not sure what it was or should be. Must admit i did not realise the date was so far back. So i guess the question is is the ride height to low and if so what options are open to us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Yes it should be 345mm F/R..... Obviously they are out of warranty now but nevertheless it's very disappointing so if you want i'm willing to help as best we can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunF Posted December 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 thats kind of you Tony , what do you suggest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Well where do you want to go now Eibach lowering coils? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunF Posted December 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 I am concerned if we just put springs on again we ill end up in the same place again and with well worn shocks too. i want to do something that will use my money for the best long term result and keep the spend to a minimum. So if i put new springs they would be X amount plus fitting and geo -Total A £??? If shortly after new shocks required Total B £ ???? Will it need Geo again? Total would be then A +B Or do i bite the bullet and go coilover route which will be £???? plus fitting and Geo.Total C £????? I think the best option is to come over and let you have a look at the car and discuss what option would be best, and maybe try out your test car with the coilovers on! The first date that is good for me is 3rd Jan 2015, would you be available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Well i won't be there personally but my right hand man Joe will be well informed about your situation and options. Do you want to give me a time for the 3rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunF Posted December 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 10 am? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 All booked and Joe is well aware of your situation so don't worry about anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunF Posted December 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Thanks Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Eibach springs are very good, I've had them on a couple of cars and they don't drop any further than what they're supposed to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Shocks have nothing to do with this it's down to the springs settling The eibach springs on my Fabia haven't dropped in three years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunF Posted January 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Saw joe today and he measured the springs, they have dropped at the back to 315 mm fronts only dropped to 335. Rear shock is showing signs of oil leak . So after a discussion we have decided to go with Bc coil over hope this is the right decision,time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 You can adjust the ride height on those I believe so more of a future proofing exercise for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 Just to clarify lowering coils cannot make the damper leak..... There is a weak link with the rear dampers on the NC because if we see any leak it's always the rears. BC Racing coilovers are superb and so adjustable Product Description The BR series coilovers use a large 46mm diameter piston in a 53mm diameter damper body to maximise oil capacity. As the damper unit opearates the oil contained within heats up. The viscosity of oil changes as its temperature varies which can lead to changes in the damping characteristics of the unit. BC Racing only use a very high quality oil with their coilovers but go that extra mile to maximise performance and build their BR range with a large 53mm diameter damper body. This increases the capacity of the unit which increases the volume of oil contained which in turn reduces the peak temperature and so significantly improves damper performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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