CageyH Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 So what is the correct sequence/arrangement of fitting the stepped spacers to the shocks? There seems to be two of each size, eight in total, and no clear indication of where to fit them? Is it just trial and error? Can anybody remember where they are supposed to go? Only dead fish go with the flow....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 To which part? Only dead fish go with the flow....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Either side of the spherical joints in both ends of the dampers. Brent (aka Arfur Nayo) 2.3 DURATEC SV Reassuringly Expensive R 417.39 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 they should be placed so as to postion the damper towards the front of the car.IYSWIM RED 2.0 HPC 230BHP here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k80rum Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 What Brent & Gambo say Darren E K80RUM Website and Emerald maps library Superlight R #54 Edited by - k80rum on 29 Jan 2008 22:51:23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I guessed they were for the dampers, but I seem to have three different sizes. So, I have four of one size, and two pairs of different sizes. So, I just try and space the dampers towards the car, whilst getting a snug fit. What is the correct way for the spring/damper to be fitted? I notice Gary shows pictures of it upside down. Only dead fish go with the flow....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millsn Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 on side only uses the spacers. try and work out whichi side it is I haven't done it the right way yet. you use all of them on one side of the car. not sure which side though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 They go in the shock spherical joints, one each side of the joint, top and bottom, but I was just wondering what combination was required. I'll have another play tomorrow... Only dead fish go with the flow....! Edited by - CageyH on 30 Jan 2008 20:55:51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budjuggler Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Edited by - ReHaB AOs on 31 Jan 2008 07:37:19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Mine are all identical. Brent (aka Arfur Nayo) 2.3 DURATEC SV Reassuringly Expensive R 417.39 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millsn Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Thought i'd explained the combo but it does seem a little unclear now I re-read it. ok, made a mess of thids: The odd size ones all go in one of the shocks only. You will find that there are 8 off. 4 off at one size, and 2 off wide + 2 off narrow. The 4 off go one side, say RHS, of the car and the other set 2 wide and 2 narrow go either side of the (possibly) LHS damper mounts. The idea is that the spring gets closer to one of the diagonals than the other so one damper is spaced slightly forward of the other. This is a change recently added to the system based upon feedback from some customers. phone Gary by all means but he wasn't able to tell me which side took ther offset spacers so you do need to work it out for yourself. Edited by - millsn on 31 Jan 2008 17:35:08 Edited by - millsn on 1 Feb 2008 16:34:43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickrick Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 millsn, hope he gets it, 'cause I'm If all around you say it can't be done, all the more reason to do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Maybe the SV is different then 'cos both dampers are the same distance from diagonals on mine, hence all the 'top-hat' bushes are the same. Brent (aka Arfur Nayo) 2.3 DURATEC SV Reassuringly Expensive R 417.39 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I have only got 8 in total? Only dead fish go with the flow....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k80rum Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Pretty definite that my 8 that were all the same (we're talking about the top-hat bushes that go in the damper bushings yes?). I took the suspension apart when I stripped the car last year so I think I'd have noticed if they were different, then if I hadn't before. If it were me, I'd give Gary a bell first thing in the AM and get a definitive answer from him. It looks as though there've been subtle changes in design over the years in any case. Darren E K80RUM Website and Emerald maps library Superlight R #54 Edited by - k80rum on 31 Jan 2008 19:08:52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 That was now my plan. The problem I have now is that the dampers don't fit. The kit list says there are 8 bushes - all short. I have 2 short (10mm) , 4 slightly longer (12mm) and 2 even longer (15mm) So, it looks like I have the wrong bits. The 10mm and 15mm spacers form a nice fit in the rockers, but the two 12mm either side of the damper just don't fit. I could grind these down, or file them, but I am waiting for my new rear supports, so may as well get these right as well Only dead fish go with the flow....! Edited by - CageyH on 31 Jan 2008 19:34:21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millsn Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 previous post now edited. IF it doesn't make sense now i'm unable to get there in writing. By all means pm me and I'll explain over the phone Edited by - millsn on 1 Feb 2008 16:37:03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Thanks. That makes sense now. I am just not too sure it will work in practice with the bits I have. Only dead fish go with the flow....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Just got this from Gary. I'll post it here in case anybody wlse needs it. We have consistently found that the right hand damper (as you sit in the car) runs closer to the cruciform rail than the left one. Not sure why but we have started supplying offset spacers for the RH damper. So the 4x12mm spacers are used on the LH damper and the offset ones are used to space the RH damper forwards - 15mm to the rear, 10mm at the front. The top damper mounts do vary in width because of distortion during manufacture but, if the width of damper and spacers is correct at 25.4mm, then they should fit with a little persuasion. I am off to go and persuade them now.... Only dead fish go with the flow....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickrick Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 If all around you say it can't be done, all the more reason to do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Sorted.... It was a thick layer of powder coating, and me no wanting to force it too much. Only dead fish go with the flow....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickrick Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 Looks like the slimmer Nitrons could be the way to go! If all around you say it can't be done, all the more reason to do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 It was the end of the shock (bearing) fitting into the tower which was the problem. The Avo's are quite slim anyway. Only dead fish go with the flow....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickrick Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 Yes, but if they're a bit slimmer, there'll be no need to set one further forward to miss the diagonal. If all around you say it can't be done, all the more reason to do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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