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red19rt
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Sun Jan 09, 2005 9:42 am |
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Got a pair of rear dampers from a valver kindly fitted by Chris H yesterday, the difference is incredible, it feels like a different car, so much more stable on the motorways and I no longer get sea sick on the bends, feels much better on rough roads even though they are stiffer - can't wait to do the fronts next 
After a ride in Chris's valver, I was feeling a bit dissapointed with my weedy SPI but this has cheered me up no end!
I'm well pleased with them - many thanks again Chris  |
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Chris H
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Sun Jan 09, 2005 12:44 pm |
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good stuff mate. Glad they were as good as you had hoped.
They were quite a bit stiffer than your old ones.
I have managed to banish 90% of the air from my cooling system today, as you saw yourself it plays up a bit! |
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red19rt
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Mon Jan 10, 2005 9:07 am |
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| They were quite a bit stiffer than your old ones. |
You can say that again!
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| I have managed to banish 90% of the air from my cooling system today, as you saw yourself it plays up a bit |
Aye, will need to sort mine before the weather get's warmer. |
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Chris H
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Mon Jan 10, 2005 9:13 am |
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I am currently swapping looms and dashes in the red car.
the dampers you have were meant for the red car. jumping and out of the car is showing how knacked they are, 3 bounces before it settles! Might stick your old ones on mine to get it through an mot before I get newish 16V ones.
Your system needs a good flush matey, i would expect a lot of crap to come out of it. |
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red19rt
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Mon Jan 10, 2005 9:24 am |
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| the dampers you have were meant for the red car |
Sorry to ruin your master plan
My old ones were ok at my mot so should do you fine for a temp measure.
Will get the nose out at the week end (ooo errr ) and flush out the cooling system - will have a go at the header tank with bleach as well to try and get rid of the rust stains.
Got one of those ripspeed induction kits yesterday after hearing yours!
Weather was too crap to fit it though - that'll have to wait for the weekend as well now. |
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Chris H
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Mon Jan 10, 2005 10:29 am |
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The IK will fit on but I have a metal ring which gives decent support for the kit to mount to. B&Q will have suitable drain pipes etc to use, or you could get soem from work I'm sure. Its not a must have but I prefer to have it.
i'll measure it for you tomorrow.
Weather here has been very good actually. |
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schakal
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Mon Jan 10, 2005 6:05 pm |
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LUCKY BUGGER  |
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red19rt
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Tue Jan 11, 2005 4:37 am |
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| Weather here has been very good actually. |
yesterday was nice but it get's dark so early this time of year I've no time to fit it other than at the weekend 
Shouldn't have a problem getting hold of a bit of pipe, the measurement would be useful Chris if you can get it - cheers. |
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schakal
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Tue Jan 11, 2005 5:28 am |
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let us know what sort of difference you notice with the IK red19rt .we have the same cars i might as well go for it if its working wonders. |
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red19rt
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Tue Jan 11, 2005 6:00 am |
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| et us know what sort of difference you notice with the IK red19rt .we have the same cars i might as well go for it if its working wonders. |
Will do.
As I said earlier I'd definatley reccomend you fit valver dampers, straight swap, you won't be dissapointed! |
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Chris H
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Tue Jan 11, 2005 7:12 am |
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I was going to measure that bit for you but the weathers a tad crap at the minute. |
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red19rt
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Tue Jan 11, 2005 9:09 am |
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| I was going to measure that bit for you but the weathers a tad crap at the minute. |
Aye - it's a wee bit blowy - there' one of these tower cranes a hundred meters from our office and it's swaying considerably - a bit worrying as we are in direct line if it comes down  |
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JB
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Tue Jan 11, 2005 9:11 am |
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ever seen one of them things being taken down...very impressive. and also surprsingly quick. |
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Chris H
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Tue Jan 11, 2005 9:11 am |
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wheres the car? if its in the way i'd move it! |
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red19rt
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Tue Jan 11, 2005 10:08 am |
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| wheres the car? if its in the way i'd move it! |
Should be safe - it's in the underground car park, so unless the whold building collapses it'll be fine.
If the building collapses then I won't be in much of a condition to drive anyway as I'm on the top floor! |
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