Hi there!
So I have just finished ordering a set of Eibach springs from camskill for my FTO... ended up costing a lot more then I hoped (bank fees etc) but will be well worth it!
Anywho- the question I need to ask is do the front shocks accept cartridges? If not, what can i do to make them? I've had the opportunity to get my hands on a set of Bilstien front shock cartridges for the FTO (Vary rare!) at an amazing price and want to make them fit!
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Front shocks replacement?
by the real technikhaus » Tue Jul 10, 2012 2:51 am
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Re: Front shocks
by technikhaus » Sat Jul 14, 2012 2:35 am
Free Bump...
Would be nice to know.
Would be nice to know.
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Re: Front shocks replacement?
by Spetz » Fri Jul 20, 2012 9:41 pm
What do you mean by do they accept cartridges?
Can the FTO struts be cut such that shocks can you in? If that's what you mean then yes, as I know the Koni front shocks are meant to be fixed into a gutted stock strut
Can the FTO struts be cut such that shocks can you in? If that's what you mean then yes, as I know the Koni front shocks are meant to be fixed into a gutted stock strut
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Re: Front shocks replacement?
by the real technikhaus » Tue Jul 24, 2012 12:01 pm
TBH I'm actually not too sure on what it means... I'm just repeating what the guy from the suspension shop asked...
I think it means a replaceable part inside of the strut?
But anyway My springs arrived today!
Pics? You're damned right I do!
Check these out! Had to sit through an entire 9-3 day at uni and working until 8.30 and study until I finally got home at 10pm! What a wait that was...
Got home a little disappointed with nothing near the mailbox or near the garage...
But walked up the stairs to find this heavy package on my doorstep!
Cute little union jack there!
Unwrapping this baby was like the Christmas that never came! Note the iPhone for size comparison!
Fronts:
Rears:
They look smooth! Much better then the faded ugly stock ones
A big thanks to Camskill- Price ended up spiking by around $100 but still worth it! Check them out at http://www.camskill.co.uk
I can't wait to get them installed... should I buy a spring compressor? Would be happy to share around the club [NZ] as needed... but at $80.... I can get someone to put them on the shocks for $30ish.
Stay tuned for installation videos as well as an article in the Magazine!
I think it means a replaceable part inside of the strut?
But anyway My springs arrived today!
Pics? You're damned right I do!
Check these out! Had to sit through an entire 9-3 day at uni and working until 8.30 and study until I finally got home at 10pm! What a wait that was...
Got home a little disappointed with nothing near the mailbox or near the garage...
But walked up the stairs to find this heavy package on my doorstep!Cute little union jack there!
Unwrapping this baby was like the Christmas that never came! Note the iPhone for size comparison!
Fronts:
Rears:
They look smooth! Much better then the faded ugly stock ones
A big thanks to Camskill- Price ended up spiking by around $100 but still worth it! Check them out at http://www.camskill.co.uk
I can't wait to get them installed... should I buy a spring compressor? Would be happy to share around the club [NZ] as needed... but at $80.... I can get someone to put them on the shocks for $30ish.
Stay tuned for installation videos as well as an article in the Magazine!
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Re: Front shocks replacement?
by goz_83 » Tue Jul 24, 2012 1:28 pm
Yeah we use Camskill alot too. Very handy. I would get them installed professionally, but I can be a lazy tnuc. Would cost around €100 to get them changed over here.
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Other Stuff: Induction kit. Front Strut. Apex Lowered. 17" Kahns. Quad exhaust. HID lights. Glow dials and rings/cups. Black leather seats. Window tints. Sunroof.
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Re: Front shocks replacement?
by CJ » Wed Jul 25, 2012 12:38 pm
the real technikhaus wrote:should I buy a spring compressor?
Absolutely. Knowledgebase is your friend.
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Re: Front shocks replacement?
by the real technikhaus » Thu Jul 26, 2012 11:34 pm
Look's like I'm off to get a spring compressor!
And thinking back to the shocks... I think he means replaceable cartridges not the entire strut....
And thinking back to the shocks... I think he means replaceable cartridges not the entire strut....
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