S2IM Posted March 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 So what you getting Iain, the coilovers? Hopefully the tein coilovers mate. Similar comfort/damping to standard which suits me! Car feels awful at the moment, haven't used it for a few days and you can tell the front is all off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 So what you getting Iain, the coilovers? Hopefully the tein coilovers mate. Similar comfort/damping to standard which suits me! Car feels awful at the moment, haven't used it for a few days and you can tell the front is all off. Sounds good mate, when you getting them fitted then? Is WIM supplying them as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2IM Posted March 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Hopefully asap and hopefully yes to supplying them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Hopefully asap and hopefully yes to supplying them Even though you're going for similar comfort to what you have now, do you know how this will reflect on the handling, will there be much difference? What are other scooby owners opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2IM Posted March 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 I checked the owners club for reviews and they seem rated. My current suspension was harshest out of all newages so in theory it should be more comfortable to drive Booked in for Tuesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 I checked the owners club for reviews and they seem rated. My current suspension was harshest out of all newages so in theory it should be more comfortable to drive Booked in for Tuesday Nice one You waiting around with the car then or going home? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2IM Posted March 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Waiting ... and probably watching/learning/asking questions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Waiting ... and probably watching/learning/asking questions! Cool Shame I'm working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Waiting ... and probably watching/learning/asking questions! Cool Shame I'm working Me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 But it's more exciting working there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Waiting ... and probably watching/learning/asking questions! Can i blog the install Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Waiting ... and probably watching/learning/asking questions! Can i blog the install Yeah I insist mate, need some photos of these coilovers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2IM Posted March 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Waiting ... and probably watching/learning/asking questions! Can i blog the install Sure why not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Waiting ... and probably watching/learning/asking questions! Can i blog the install Sure why not It's going to be the shortest blog ever, but hay it will be fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Ok so no blog.... sorry about that.... Anyhoo "how is she?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2IM Posted March 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Hi Tony, Handles like its on rails now. Really struggles to lose grip which is brilliant compared to before when i could kick the rear out on a AWD drive car upon request They are definately bumpier than the standard, and probably compares now to the cooper S with runflats we have as well. Not crashy but you can feel pretty much everything. Ill check tyre pressures tomorrow as I had them pumped up due to extra load 2 weeks ago. Saying that though, the car feels tight, its planted of the lights (no nose in the air now) and the general drive is a lot more compliant No knocking which is great!! The many months i put up with the old shocks!! Thanks for your help today, and thank the other guy who done the work... seems like a very knowledgable chap. Dont think I will take the car any lower than it is at current Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 When you taking me out for a spin then mate? Was it Tony Barber who fitted them, young guy? He did the head gasket on the 306, knows his stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 It will feel harsh compared to the old units, in time you will get used to this.... The height is spot-on to Pro-drives recommendation, so that and the new Geo should keep you smiling for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djwozza Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Any pics or did I miss the blog ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazz33 Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Any pics or did I miss the blog ? No Blog matey...at least i dont think Tony had time to..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2IM Posted April 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 No pics for a blog as it looked busy there the day I was in. Ill make sure I get a Pic up anyway of the aftershot once washed BTW Tony... Need to pop back up. The front is vibrating at "motorway" speeds... might be the issue I had last time if the wheels have been swapped back to front again... (One of the wheels had a slight bump/buckle - manufacture defect...and the chap moved that wheel to the back to elimate the vibration through the front and that cured it as well as the balancing) or its the balancing - again OR its the spigots! Fun eh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 The joys of modding cars eh! When am I getting my ride? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2IM Posted April 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 More my fault for buying cheap replica PFF7 wheels! And the council's cacky roads dont help round me Will try and get over before the weekend mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 More my fault for buying cheap replica PFF7 wheels! And the council's cacky roads dont help round me Will try and get over before the weekend mate I hit a nasty pot hole coming back from yours, don't think it damaged the wheel though. They've actually been filling them in round here!! Don't forget we're going away on Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 No pics for a blog as it looked busy there the day I was in. Ill make sure I get a Pic up anyway of the aftershot once washed BTW Tony... Need to pop back up. The front is vibrating at "motorway" speeds... might be the issue I had last time if the wheels have been swapped back to front again... (One of the wheels had a slight bump/buckle - manufacture defect...and the chap moved that wheel to the back to elimate the vibration through the front and that cured it as well as the balancing) or its the balancing - again OR its the spigots! Fun eh! Not sure to tell the truth.... i hate those poxy spigot rings as you know... Pop her back anyway let's have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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