gav93
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anyone got any pointers or tips on chaging over to coilovers from shocks and springs? as in setting them up like.
also whats the best poundage spring to use? its a 1,2 8v b on the current springs they say '1020' ?? and is it best to run with spring helpers or without as i do want it low will it affect much if they are booted of?
oh and they appeasr to be hot tuning coilovers too
[Edited on 12-04-2012 by gav93]
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Edges 58
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If they come with helper springs then use them, as for setting the height, count how many threads are below the spring seat, adjust the two fronts to same as each other and the two rears same as each other, put it on the floor, drive round the block swerving around abit to make them settle. Lower or lift depending on where you want it to sit.
As for poundage, think mine are 300lb, with the 1.2 8v it handled really good
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gav93
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thanks for that matey , on the springs on my coilovers all they say is '1020' on them?
also with the top mount obviously from reading i will remove the top mount from the old strut (using spring compressors!!) i gather i need an 8 mm and 18/19 mm swan neck spanners and an allen key to hold the pistton in the strut?
that sound all good to you guys? just making sure before i go ahead always good to double check i find 
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JaffaTB
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sounds good to me, i know you will need either an 8mm or 10mm on the top of the piston on the standard strut, not sure what the top of the racelands piston is like though
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Edges 58
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The top nut is a 19mm, try get hold of an impact gun as its loads easier than a swan neck
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