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  1. Wednesday 18th February 2015, 18:04 #1
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    Fixing the soggy front end

    Got fed up with the soft front end on my S80, As a Gaz dealer I had some front dampers made up. As I did not know what spring rate and length I would want I altered things around so I could use 240 springs. Also fitted some uprated adjustable rod end ARB links while I was there















    Next job will be changing the rear springs and dampers to sort the rear end out


    It does drive a lot better and is a lot smoother on hard cornering
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  2. Saturday 28th February 2015, 07:45 #2
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    Why is there a jubilee clamp on the bottom of the lower spring?
    Looks like bodge job to me!
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  3. Saturday 28th February 2015, 08:31 #3
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    Gaz made bespoke suspension for my old Mk2 Astra GTE 16V racing car. Good bits of kit and reasonably priced too.
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  4. Saturday 28th February 2015, 08:35 #4
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    Jubilee clip is a common fitment to keep shorter springs seated when the car is jacked up.
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  6. Saturday 28th February 2015, 09:13 #5
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    So where's the finished photo ? Ride height.
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