3000M front shocks/springs
Discussion
Can you post a picture of what you have on the front Alan
Avo do a good product which i have on all three cars i did the 3000s last year ordered through David Gerald using spring rates based on speaking to a number of owners who use there 3000s regularly and very happy with what i now have compared to how it was.
I am sure they will still have on file what i ordered however a bit heavier on the rear spring for the M.
Springs and ride are a very personal thing depending on your driving style and the roads you usually use locally can dictate what way you go.
Andrew
Avo do a good product which i have on all three cars i did the 3000s last year ordered through David Gerald using spring rates based on speaking to a number of owners who use there 3000s regularly and very happy with what i now have compared to how it was.
I am sure they will still have on file what i ordered however a bit heavier on the rear spring for the M.
Springs and ride are a very personal thing depending on your driving style and the roads you usually use locally can dictate what way you go.
Andrew
Why i am asking if Shock/Spring assemblies exist for the front with adjustable spring platforms is i thought i could gain some more ground clearance on my 3000M.
Both my 3000M and 3000S have adjustable spring platforms at the back but not the front.
I think i will take the easy way out and change the tyres to 205/70 R14.
I wouldn't change but i know if i damage the Sump on a speed hump i will be well pissed off to say the least.
Alan
Both my 3000M and 3000S have adjustable spring platforms at the back but not the front.
I think i will take the easy way out and change the tyres to 205/70 R14.
I wouldn't change but i know if i damage the Sump on a speed hump i will be well pissed off to say the least.
Alan
Hi dave,
so can i ask what you have fitted. On my 3000M for the "Contrôle Technique" it passed with 195/70 R14 which like you say are too small and the ground clearance is too low.
The 205/70 that i have found are a very little bit smaller on rolling dia and are "H" rated which i think is good enough.
On my 3000S i have fitted 185/80 R14 as original but i find them elastic on corners a bit vague.
Alan
so can i ask what you have fitted. On my 3000M for the "Contrôle Technique" it passed with 195/70 R14 which like you say are too small and the ground clearance is too low.
The 205/70 that i have found are a very little bit smaller on rolling dia and are "H" rated which i think is good enough.
On my 3000S i have fitted 185/80 R14 as original but i find them elastic on corners a bit vague.
Alan
plasticpig72 said:
Hi dave,
so can i ask what you have fitted. On my 3000M for the "Contrôle Technique" it passed with 195/70 R14 which like you say are too small and the ground clearance is too low.
The 205/70 that i have found are a very little bit smaller on rolling dia and are "H" rated which i think is good enough.
On my 3000S i have fitted 185/80 R14 as original but i find them elastic on corners a bit vague.
Alan
Turbos ran 195x70x14 and with some tucking up of exhaust boxes have no clearance issues?so can i ask what you have fitted. On my 3000M for the "Contrôle Technique" it passed with 195/70 R14 which like you say are too small and the ground clearance is too low.
The 205/70 that i have found are a very little bit smaller on rolling dia and are "H" rated which i think is good enough.
On my 3000S i have fitted 185/80 R14 as original but i find them elastic on corners a bit vague.
Alan
Early Ms were on 15s. (real early ones were on Vixen wheels).
Indeed they did John.
Alan, I am running 185/80s on my T-Slots but have yet to decide what to use on the Wolfies. May invest in a set of MXVs, but its a lot of money if they are no good....
As I understand it, 195/70 14s is not an allowed alternative to 185/80 14s in France..... So unless you actually have a Turbo, this is an illegal combination...
I have a CT rendevous tomorrow afternoon for one of my other cars, so will ask him for a print of the possibles for a late M series, but I fear that there will be none on 14" rims.
Dave
Alan, I am running 185/80s on my T-Slots but have yet to decide what to use on the Wolfies. May invest in a set of MXVs, but its a lot of money if they are no good....
As I understand it, 195/70 14s is not an allowed alternative to 185/80 14s in France..... So unless you actually have a Turbo, this is an illegal combination...
I have a CT rendevous tomorrow afternoon for one of my other cars, so will ask him for a print of the possibles for a late M series, but I fear that there will be none on 14" rims.
Dave
Edited by GPW41 on Wednesday 21st June 06:37
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