(T) Anyone with a GPS and Lowering Springs (Eibach Sportlines Especially)

punto_matt · 16-09-2008

Basically the same on anycar. Garage did mine in about 2hrs.

Si - Punto · 16-09-2008

Originally Posted by OCZedd

Would the garage know what they doing on a Grande and do it all right? Or should I give them your guide?

Just make sure you tell them that some fool named Si said that it needs to be done this way or else.............

In all seriousness, as Matt said it's pretty much the same process on all cars that run individual springs (torsion bar rear suspension is something that I've never ventured into)

OCZedd · 16-09-2008

Nice, thanks once again boys!

I think me and a mechnically minded mate might give a go but if we get stuck I will goto a garage, any recommened names/places?

beany_bot · 16-09-2008

What does this do to your warranty/insurance?

punto_matt · 16-09-2008

Invalidate the warrenty on shocks and stuff directly related to the suspension. Doesnt bother me unlikely any of that stuff is gonna go from such a small drop in my 3yr warrenty period.

manthatkidisscrewed · 16-09-2008

Originally Posted by Si - Punto

No worries Ed, just hope that it actually has some use for people

It is a simple straight forward job, just take your time and make sure you've got a helpful pair of hands (and eyes). The rears are actually only 1 bolt out, 1 bolt back in on each side once you've removed the rear wheels

The front is 5 bolts each side to remove the shock/spring unit and then 1 more bolt holding the top mount down - The biggest thing with the fronts is you really do need to take your time and follow guidelines when compressing the springs (an unsecured spring can be deadly when removing the top mount

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I dont tend to find myself in Birmingham very ofter mate (in fact I cant remember the last time I was there) but if you want a bit of over-the-phone advice, drop me a PM and I'll give you my number. More than happy to offer any advice that I can

nah that definately helps alot mate!!

Now that you've just said 'it's only 5 bolts' i'm even more tempted to give it a go lol. Need to go find some spring compressors me thinks!

That's be ace mate thanks! I'll drop you a PM when the springs arrive!

Originally Posted by punto_matt

Invalidate the warrenty on shocks and stuff directly related to the suspension. Doesnt bother me unlikely any of that stuff is gonna go from such a small drop in my 3yr warrenty period.

well said Matt! besides...if you change the shocks aswell then you'll have a manufacturer warrenty with them anyway which cover the replacement parts so you'll be covered anyway

beany_bot · 17-09-2008

Originally Posted by punto_matt

Invalidate the warrenty on shocks and stuff directly related to the suspension. Doesnt bother me unlikely any of that stuff is gonna go from such a small drop in my 3yr warrenty period.

Insurance ?

punto_matt · 17-09-2008

What about it? Just ring up and declare them.

manthatkidisscrewed · 17-09-2008

tbh most of the time it won't make alot of difference anyway so it's not a big deal to quickly ring them up

seriously doubt your premium will go up and if it does it shouldn't go up by a large amount...if it does tell them to piss off and go somewhere else!

punto_matt · 17-09-2008

Just declared mine along with tints and its added £100 onto the policy so not much really.

manthatkidisscrewed · 17-09-2008

yeah exactly, no big deal

OCZedd · 17-09-2008

lol I am having to switch insurance company because they wouldn't let me have the springs on.

punto_matt · 17-09-2008

lol, who were you with and who are you moving to?

OCZedd · 17-09-2008

Direct Line and should be going to Bell or Norwich Union depends on how much they wanna knock up the premium with the springs.

manthatkidisscrewed · 17-09-2008

i'm with privilidge

which is technically direct line...hmmm...good job it's fleet insurance I guess

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