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schakal
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Sat Nov 19, 2005 1:23 pm |
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am i right assuming renault 5 suspension is the same as the r9/11 and i can use lowering springs from the r5 ???? |
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Gentle Ben
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schakal
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Tue Nov 22, 2005 4:19 pm |
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cheers ben will think about that mate .
that set of brand new spax front struts and springs went for 40 odd quid on ebay  i was unluckily at work at the time bahh |
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schakal
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Fri Nov 25, 2005 5:14 am |
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how about having the springs chopped a wee bit ?
would that be really unsafe ? |
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Benskett
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Fri Nov 25, 2005 5:38 am |
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Have fun cutting them lol  |
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schakal
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Fri Nov 25, 2005 5:42 am |
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its been done for years and years ,when the lowering springs were wat too expensive for cars so its not something i invented mate
just wondering if it is illegal in anyway etc |
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Chris H
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Fri Nov 25, 2005 11:30 am |
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its not illegal and if you do it right its not dangerous either.
I find an angle grinder best. |
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schakal
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Fri Nov 25, 2005 5:05 pm |
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its not illegal and if you do it right its not dangerous either.
I find an angle grinder best. |
you are a feckin star matey ,that would save me serious money with them bloody spring prices ,
my neighbour has an angle grinder ,i am ure he will let me use it for the good cause |
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david3533
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Sat Nov 26, 2005 12:21 pm |
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yep its the same got some lowered springs for a 5 not done many miles interested came off a 1.7 and some front struts (de carbon) |
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schakal
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Sat Nov 26, 2005 12:32 pm |
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| yep its the same got some lowered springs for a 5 not done many miles interested came off a 1.7 and some front struts (de carbon) |
how much are you looking for the whole lot mate? |
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schakal
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Sat Nov 26, 2005 1:09 pm |
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also can you tell me how i can fit the 16v steering wheel to the r9 please? |
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david3533
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Sat Nov 26, 2005 1:43 pm |
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Chris H
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Sun Nov 27, 2005 8:29 am |
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schakal you have already been told how to fit the 16V wheel on.
get a gtt wheel take the boss off it then fit the 19's rim.
fucking hell boy! |
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schakal
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Sun Nov 27, 2005 11:11 am |
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schakal you have already been told how to fit the 16V wheel on.
get a gtt wheel take the boss off it then fit the 19's rim.
fucking hell boy! |
ayee , i do remember you saying that before but these technical terms (boss ,19s rim ) does not ring any bells unless they come as a package with some pictures
what the feck is a boss for a start ???? |
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Chris H
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Mon Nov 28, 2005 12:58 am |
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boss is the bit that the wheel bolts to with the allen keys.
the 19 boss will not lock onto the splines as the 19's is far larger. |
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schakal
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Mon Nov 28, 2005 4:59 am |
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got you now mate 
it was the bit where 19 boss would not fit that confused me
will be looking on ebay for the r5 gt boss,
i believe r9/11 turbo boss would be the same ???? |
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touring_19_16v
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Mon Nov 28, 2005 5:03 am |
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JESUS BOY u didnt know wat a boss was shacks comon man lol gues its lucky we are here assist u ey shacks |
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schakal
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Mon Nov 28, 2005 5:18 am |
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touring_19_16v
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Mon Nov 28, 2005 5:24 am |
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na neither am i shacks but having worked for motorworld and halfwits i know these things u see well trianed i am lol  |
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Chris H
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Mon Nov 28, 2005 6:03 am |
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only any use if you have a momo wheel to fit onto them. Also they normally don't have the indicator self cancel either. |
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schakal
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Mon Nov 28, 2005 6:11 am |
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you got me feckin confused again mate 
so these are not the bosses you were banging on about ??? |
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