andyelcomb Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Wasn't the suspension uprated for the event? Yes, most cars had increased ride height, stronger springs and dampers but the constant hammering from the washboard roads and sometimes unavoidable potholes took their toll. On the Hilux we had rally raid dampers but standard springs and had to change them in Nairobi to standard spares. All of the organisers' Hiluxs needed new front dampers too - some of them had completely destroyed lower bushes. Ours weren't that bad, but one of the dampers was fully knackered damping-wise. With hindsight, if you can get them, stronger front springs might have helped a bit but they are pigs to mount on the damper even as standard as they are very strong and with a lot of preload. Many found that aftermarket and so-called competition items just weren't good enough and didn't last long at all. Manufacturers standard kit lasted longest. Our Hilux had also done the Peking to Paris event last year but as a marshals car and didn't have this trouble even in Mongolia which was very tough apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freaky Roadster Posted April 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Well, after many delays I'm off to see Phil in the morning to get my SD's fitted. I'll give you a shout for a geometry, will probably be for a Saturday in a few weeks time if you have a spot available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 About time .......... Pictures required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freaky Roadster Posted April 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Sorry, didn't take any pics. They're black, red springs and collars ..... I'll make sure I sort a date when you're there, you can take her for a test drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Sounds like a deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freaky Roadster Posted April 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Magic, I want to try to put on over 100 miles first to let things settle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freaky Roadster Posted July 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 I am now really loving the SD's 6UL's have arrived but just awaiting the spigot rings. Soon be time to pay you a visit up MK for tyre swapping and a geo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freaky Roadster Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Spigot rings have arrived, seeing if I can book in for tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Yeah.... What sort of time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freaky Roadster Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Hi Tony, just left a message on the MK phone number, looking for early afternoon if possible. Have sent PM with details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Got it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freaky Roadster Posted August 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Another superb result from the boys good geo result and slightly lighter 6UL's ( about 1kg lighter) I am now having even more fun. Big thankyou all round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 No, i say thank you...... I need to get your car balanced on the corner weights so you can take me out on those SportDrives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freaky Roadster Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Not sure when I can make it next but I'll be in touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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