Carmikey
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WTB - Set of standard springs for gen 2. [PURCHASED]
After a set of standard springs (not cut) for a 1990 sw2o turbo, not sure if they changed in the later models but need to get through pits (Regency). Also after standard 15' wheel, either after market or factor, car has gen 3 brakes alround hence 15s not 14'. Again- only required to get registered, then back on with the 18's & coilovers.
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Re:WTB - Set of standard springs for gen 2.
2012/07/27 10:23:18
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I've a complete set of 15" standard wheels here mate, you need to use them?
Have you got some stiffer springs floating around? mine are pretty soft and i'm looking to upgrade, so im on the lookout :)
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Re:WTB - Set of standard springs for gen 2.
2012/07/27 11:00:36
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Hi Graham,
Yes would be great if I could borrow the 15s. As for stiffer spring, I dont have any, am currently on coilovers.
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Re:WTB - Set of standard springs for gen 2.
2012/07/28 15:39:56
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Thanks for the lend of the 15' wheels Graham. Anyone - I'm still after a set of standard springs..
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Re:WTB - Set of standard springs for gen 2.
2012/07/28 18:43:35
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I'm hopefully changing to coilovers in teh next couple of weeks, so i'll have a set going spare? :)
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Re:WTB - Set of standard springs for gen 2.
2012/07/28 18:58:35
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Gonna try run the car thru on Tuesday next week (31st). Hopefully with the standard wheels / exhaust on - the coilovers wont get mentioned. I have raised them up to legal height so fingers crossed.
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Re:WTB - Set of standard springs for gen 2.
2012/07/28 19:07:44
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dont like you chances mate, from stories i have heard, they are very thorough with inspections at regency, just ask josh mrturbo
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Re:WTB - Set of standard springs for gen 2.
2012/07/28 19:24:49
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Yeah, been thru the regency inspections about 12 times now, but I should have stated it is only the vehicle id inspection (Interstate plated cars). Your right regency full vehicle inspections (my last visit) wouldnt even pass me through because one of passenger side transaxle cv boots had a split in it - what a joke.. but hopefully I wont have to take this one thru to the full inspection.
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Re:WTB - Set of standard springs for gen 2.
2012/07/28 19:26:33
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PRO TIP:
Make up (or use from a different car) some of the plastic covers that go over the strut tops. Any mechanic worth their salt would recognise something is different with adjustable top hats visible :P
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Re:WTB - Set of standard springs for gen 2.
2012/07/28 19:36:02
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PRO TIP:
Make up (or use from a different car) some of the plastic covers that go over the strut tops. Any mechanic worth their salt would recognise something is different with adjustable top hats visible :P
I thought about that, then thought well its not illegal to have coilovers but if they then further inspect to see if they are adjustable (not welded) which there not - then in trouble, hence illegal. Do you think if they found this they would make me go for the full inspection? On another occasion the vehicle id inspector passed / gave me the stamp but stated that adjustable boost was illegal and said be carefull I don't get defected down the road, and recommended removal. Could have just been a nice one. I suppose the risk is who I get on the day.. But I think bare minimum the covers you suggest are a must.
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Re:WTB - Set of standard springs for gen 2.
2012/07/28 19:44:56
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mate can i just quickly ask, did you buy this from interstate or did you own the car interstate and move it here with yu when you moved to SA?
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Re:WTB - Set of standard springs for gen 2.
2012/07/28 19:49:48
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Just purchased this car a couple of weeks ago from interstate. A few of you guys (Graham, Alex, Josh) have seen the car (white pearl 1990 G-limited Gen 2 conversion) actually not my ride but Lee's (MR2D2). Just helping out a friend.
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Re:WTB - Set of standard springs for gen 2.
2012/07/28 19:53:30
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yeah ok no worries, to be honest i would try not risk anything there, as if they even suspect something wrong/illegal they will most likely go through the whole car while your there
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Re:WTB - Set of standard springs for gen 2.
2012/07/28 19:58:31
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Ah decisions... Thanks for all your thoughts / suggestions guys. I will let you know what happens.
On another note - Alex, what turbo are you running to get 243KW?
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Re:WTB - Set of standard springs for gen 2.
2012/07/28 20:11:31
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