Butchi

The coiloverkits that you can buy to the S2. Can you fit them bolt on or do we have to modify anything on our cars?

Br Butchi

m4tt274

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unless you buy ones that require an adjustable top mount they are a direct replacement.

Karlos G

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Rear turrets need welding or they can break lol

Rob_DOHC

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Mine has an avo kit with coil overs at the front and normal springs with adjustable shocks at the back, pretty spot on and far less hassle than strengthening turrets

Rob,

Blunt.RS

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I got a set of leda and the rear turrents are no where near big enough

Butchi

You have to forgive me guys but I dont understand "turrets"?
If you need to weld on them, how is it done?

Br Butchi

muz

It's advised that you stitch weld the rear turrets for strength but Tony at 909 as been rallying his RS1600i for rears with no welding and he's had no problems using only a strut brace.

Butchi

Now I understand, thanks.

Blunt.RS wrote:
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I got a set of leda and the rear turrents are no where near big enough

What do you mean they not big enough? Doesent the coilover fits inside it? What have you done to fit thes then?

Br Butchi

muz

When I looked at Scott's (Blunt.RS) It appeared his had Mk3 fiesta front strut tops fitted to the rear shocks. I can only think the previous owner had modified his rear turrets to accept these as it was a proper rally car.

Scott, you need to get onto Gaz and order some of their top hats. They will fit then.

Butchi

But if I understand right. Not all coilovers kit doesent need adjustable top mounts.

Br Butchi

Blunt.RS

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Muz thats all i been thinking about mate shall i shant i
but ive decided to go new turrents on the rear and get the front ones modifeid
so i can run cosworth adjustable top mounts allround
its of to have the work done oct/nov just need to get a towbar for my car ford want Ł850 fitted LOL
you decided on your springs rates yet offer still stands

muz

I might take you up on borrowing a set of springs actually, Scott. What spring rates do you have? I was thinking about trying something around 270-300 LBS just to see how the back end performs. I've got more track on the rear now due to the bell & rota set up so my arches will be rubbing no doubt.

Blunt.RS

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I dont think mine will be anygood then mate thier 400lbs
but your more then wlecome to borrow um but i would need um back late oct

muz

Car probably won't be on the road until late Oct/Early November and I think 400's will be a little overkill TBH. CHeers anyway fella.

Blunt.RS

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No problem mate

simontrayler

Old thread I know chaps so I apologise. But just wondered if you'd ever pinned down what the best spring rates were for your front and rears on the Gaz Muz? I'm due to be ordering some soon and would be handy to know what you ended up with

I'm thinking 280lbs on the front and it's the rear in struggling to pin down...