Rear shock absorbers

[Stuart]

I'm still exploring replicating the original dual rate springs. My last mk3 had according to the service diary 150lb/in springs with a short 4lb/in run flat. That meant it wasn't at full damper extension at rest. It gave a nice ride as I remember and sat at the right height too.
I know my needs have changed a little since then, so I may end up with something much softer. It'll be the front that will be more challenging I imagine.

[axshack]

Hi all,
a follow up question concerning rear coilovers...

what size of C spanner is required to adjust the ride height without knocking all of my knuckles off using an inappropriate tool ?

I see that DemonTweeks sell a very comprehensive set of different spanner sizes, and for very reasonable prices, so that is where I am going once I know what size to get.

I bet the next questions is going to be: what coilover system is fitted (GAZ, SPAX etc). Don't know yet, need to get under the back end to check, but hopefully they are all much of a muchness.

Cheers
Dave

[Stuart]

Gaz use a 76 mm C-spanner. No doubt yours will have non height adjustable Spax dampers.

[axshack]

Gaz use a 76 mm C-spanner. No doubt yours will have none height adjustable Spax dampers.

yes, I need to get under the car to find out I guess....going to try and blag my local KwikFit to put it up on the ramp for 5 minutes tomorrow !!

[Geoff Butcher]

I've got two types which take 2.25" springs and the seats are 75 mm diameter

[axshack]

ah well, as Stuart so rightly said...I have non-adjustable coilovers on my car !! need to go shopping, so I had best read the rest of this thread to determine which ones to go for !

[axshack]

I have read the thread, and my non-engineer brain cannot cope with all of the alternatives being discussed.
So, can someone please point me to a spec or supplier of coilovers for road (NON TRACK) use.
Many thanks

Dave

[kelvink]

I'd strongly recommend giving Alistair Courtney a phone call

[axshack]

Yes Kelvin I was going that way myself !!
Dave

[Hans Efde]

I have a question about lowering my rear ride height. I have non adjustable Spax dampers which are quite old (so probably no more oil in them) and 100lbs springs. Preload is quite high on these dampers. I need to lower the car at the rear about half an inch to get a proper tyre gap (probably the gap will be a lot bigger if I remove all the tooling from the boot!). What would be wise? Do I need to buy new adjustable shocks? If yes, what's the best buy for the Midas right now? Or is it possible to modify the springs? F.E. by chopping a piece off, or do straps exist that can tie down 2 loops?