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Slimboystew Alfa Arna
Joined: 14 Mar 2003 Posts: 15 Location: Kent
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Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 11:03 am Post subject: Lowered Springs advice |
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Hi guys.
I've got a pair of front PI lowered springs which are for 83-90 33's. Is there any reason why I can't fit these to my 91 P4?? Also would it be recommended/required to fit new dampers and get the tracking checked after fitting?
Cheers
Stewart _________________ 1991 33S P4 - the dogsbollox
1997 155 2.0 16V Sportspack. |
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Admin Site Admin
Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 1223 Location: Stafford, UK
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Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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Hi
If you have a look at the dodgy icon above that looks vaguely like a spring you will find a link to a page on suspension spring rate. Hopefully that should give you a few more ideas
All the best
Keith |
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Matt Stolton Alfa Sprint
Joined: 14 Mar 2003 Posts: 233 Location: London
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Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 7:29 pm Post subject: One good reason not to fit Pi springs.... |
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I had a mate of mine fit the correct 33mk3 16V springs to his road car, and within 6 months one had snapped!!! It has tainted my opinion of Pi I'm afraid.
I have never heard anything bad about Eibach, quite the contrary, and I have fitted then to my 91 P4. Due to problems sourcing valves (something about 8mm bigger than standard being awkward to source or something stupid!!!) it is still not on the road, so I can't give my own opinions on the springs. However anyone who has them fitted tends to swear by them. _________________ Regards
Matt
Ex Alfa 33 'GTA' (P4 with Knobs On)
Now cruising in a 166 3.2 Ti!! |
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Gary UK Alfa Sprint
Joined: 17 Mar 2003 Posts: 218 Location: Darlington UK
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Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2003 12:24 pm Post subject: |
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IF you lower the car it afects the camber angle (not adjustable) and front tyres will wear quickly on the inside.
Mine was lowered 35mm handled great but ate tyres well under 10k per front set. |
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