self levelling rear springs

[tigger 3]

Hello and thanks for all the input on my earlier thread, but the quest continues.....following your feedback I've got a set of R springs from a '96 model, but do not know if the rears are for a self levelling set up. How do I tell?

I am looking non self levelling rear springs ideally.

Thanks

james

ps how do I include details of my car and future plans?

[Murphy]

It is the shocker that does the self leveling bit - not sure what to look for in the shocker though, i just took it to VT, left it with them, the following day it was on the deck - lol.

Oh dear:
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/770000-770999/770865_242_full.jpg

mmmmmm
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/770000-770999/770865_4_full.jpg

;)

[Geezer]

Hi Murphy,

I just read your post with interest...is the before and after photo's above of your car?? The only reason I ask is that (with regard to my earlier post "How Do You Tell??), my car sits at approx. the same height as the "after" photo.

Could this mean that I have factory lowered suspension??

Sorry if I am Hijacking the post.

Cheers,

[Murphy]

Hi Murphy,

I just read your post with interest...is the before and after photo's above of your car?? The only reason I ask is that (with regard to my earlier post "How Do You Tell??), my car sits at approx. the same height as the "after" photo.

Could this mean that I have factory lowered suspension??

Sorry if I am Hijacking the post.

Cheers,

Possibly yes. I think i had -30mm eibachs on mine with 17" 'loys.

[Geezer]

Mines sitting on stock 16" Columbias/Columbus wheels with 205/50R16's. I don't suppose this would make a significant difference in ride height would it??

Sorry Tigger 3.

Cheers,

[Wobbly Dave]

Hello and thanks for all the input on my earlier thread, but the quest continues.....following your feedback I've got a set of R springs from a '96 model, but do not know if the rears are for a self levelling set up. How do I tell?

I am looking non self levelling rear springs ideally.

Thanks

james

I believe that the self levelers (Nivomats) have a slightly different shaped end/bush that articulates with the rear trailing arm?



ps how do I include details of my car and future plans?
In the user CP link (above in the blue menu bar) you have some options. One of these is your vbGarage which you maintain with pics and details of your motor - though you can put what you like in there (within reason)

Alternatively you can edit your signature (also available within the user control panel) and include details there.

[BlackBeast]

Thats a Nivomat/Self levelling strut:-

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/blackbeast/DSC00607.jpg

[LeeT5]

Hi Murphy,

I just read your post with interest...is the before and after photo's above of your car?? The only reason I ask is that (with regard to my earlier post "How Do You Tell??), my car sits at approx. the same height as the "after" photo.

Could this mean that I have factory lowered suspension??

Sorry if I am Hijacking the post.

Cheers,

To answer your question, a standard, non lowered, non nivomat, T5 estate should look like this:
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/LeeT5/JustbeentintedatSouthampton.jpg
and like this....
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/LeeT5/Southcoasttints.jpg

After 40mm lowering it looks like this:
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/LeeT5/Lowered40mm1.jpg
and...
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/LeeT5/Lowered40mm3.jpg
and one more....
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/LeeT5/Lowered40mm6.jpg

Hope these help. :)

[blackbooty]

hi there LeeT5, sorry to deviate from oriinal thread, but whats happening with your wheels ? i thought they were directional but it appears you have 4 from the same side... passenger side running backwards.
wayne

[LeeT5]

Jesus Wayne (how the f@ck did u notice that)...i hadnt noticed. I have had the car nearly 4 years now and once i thought about it but figured it was meant to be. However looking at it again i see what you mean. How the ££££ am i gonna sort that?? The wheels are oe so why would they be wrong? Anyone else got this problem?
Thas really pissed me off now :mad:

[blackbooty]

ooops mate, ive just been looking thru thru the vb garage and all pics are the same as yours, running diff on each side of car.
much big appologies fella, just looked funny when i noticed.
i hadent even noticed mine (derrrr)
wayne.