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GTI124 · 18th Sep 2002, 09:18 AM

I'm looking for some original front springs for a 306 GTi6. Are there any differences between original and after market (set to the same settings)?
If anyone is looking at departing with some, let me know...

<small>[ 18 September 2002, 10:20 AM: Message edited by: GTI124 ]</small>

ntrx · 18th Sep 2002, 01:58 PM

Lincoln what are the springs in yours again?

Are they aftermarket?

I may be keen to swap you...

GTI124 · 18th Sep 2002, 03:13 PM

I don't know!

They're set 20mm lower than standard. Do we think we'll be having a Sydney Froggy gathering soon? You could have a drive of my car then, if you like then we can go from there...

They were initially set at a much lower rate, probably around the 60mm level, waaaay too low for my liking. We reheated them and reset them at 20mm lower. Believe it or not, but doing that costs the same as getting new springs made! My mechanic said the springs were of a high quality, so he thought it would be better to use the existing high quality springs, versus getting the standard material springs...whatever, either way, I prefer to have the car at stock settings

- Lincoln

ntrx · 18th Sep 2002, 07:21 PM

Aah, nah I was really considering some Eibachs and it would've been a tempting way to do it.

Anycase, you're welcome to have a drive of mine one of these days to suss out how the standard suspension feels.

You'll also get an idea of how rattly a 5 year old Peugeot gets.

GTI124 · 19th Sep 2002, 08:53 AM

no problem, sounds like the next Sydney Froggy outing will have much car swapping!

MidKnight · 1st Nov 2002, 10:57 PM

Mate i've got a set that i used 4 about a year b4 i got some Eibachs

tekkie · 2nd Nov 2002, 08:01 AM

Lincoln,
sounds like your prayers are being answered

NTRX's comments look rather amusing in the light of our last meeting.

DeKa · 2nd Nov 2002, 01:52 PM

Lincoln the next meeting would be the drive on the 17th... so 2 weeks away.

Derek

18th Sep 2002, 09:18 AM	#1
GTI124 who? when? huh? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Redfern, Sydney Member#: 860 Posts: 4,795	WANTED: Springs for a GTI-6 I'm looking for some original front springs for a 306 GTi6. Are there any differences between original and after market (set to the same settings)? If anyone is looking at departing with some, let me know... <small>[ 18 September 2002, 10:20 AM: Message edited by: GTI124 ]</small> __________________ - Lincoln Contribute to the World Community Grid.

18th Sep 2002, 03:13 PM	#3
GTI124 who? when? huh? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Redfern, Sydney Member#: 860 Posts: 4,795	I don't know! They're set 20mm lower than standard. Do we think we'll be having a Sydney Froggy gathering soon? You could have a drive of my car then, if you like then we can go from there... They were initially set at a much lower rate, probably around the 60mm level, waaaay too low for my liking. We reheated them and reset them at 20mm lower. Believe it or not, but doing that costs the same as getting new springs made! My mechanic said the springs were of a high quality, so he thought it would be better to use the existing high quality springs, versus getting the standard material springs...whatever, either way, I prefer to have the car at stock settings - Lincoln __________________ - Lincoln Contribute to the World Community Grid.

19th Sep 2002, 08:53 AM	#5
GTI124 who? when? huh? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Redfern, Sydney Member#: 860 Posts: 4,795	no problem, sounds like the next Sydney Froggy outing will have much car swapping! __________________ - Lincoln Contribute to the World Community Grid.

2nd Nov 2002, 08:01 AM	#7
tekkie Fellow Frogger! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brisbane Member#: 772 Posts: 1,678	Lincoln, sounds like your prayers are being answered NTRX's comments look rather amusing in the light of our last meeting. __________________ (new) Mk1 buzzbox: WP. 1.13.86 (retired) Mk3 jap buzzbox delivered the times below. EC 1:54.6 , Wakefield 1:13.14 , OP (short) 52.00 , OP GP 1:24.40

2nd Nov 2002, 01:52 PM	#8
DeKa 2000+ Join Date: May 2001 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Member#: 252 Posts: 4,720 View Photos By: DeKa	Lincoln the next meeting would be the drive on the 17th... so 2 weeks away. Derek __________________ 2009 Ford Focus Zetec (LV) Frenchies still in the family: 2007 Citroen Berlingo; 2003 Citroen C3 Exclusive (Blanc Banquise / White) 2002 Citroen C3 Exclusive (Vert Lentz / Green). Used to own: 2007 Peugeot 207 GT, 1999 Peugeot 306XSi, 1994 Peugeot 306XR, 1978 Peugeot 504GL

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18th Sep 2002, 01:58 PM	#2
ntrx Fellow Frogger! Join Date: Sep 2001 Member#: 469 Posts: 492	Lincoln what are the springs in yours again? Are they aftermarket? I may be keen to swap you...

18th Sep 2002, 07:21 PM	#4
ntrx Fellow Frogger! Join Date: Sep 2001 Member#: 469 Posts: 492	Aah, nah I was really considering some Eibachs and it would've been a tempting way to do it. Anycase, you're welcome to have a drive of mine one of these days to suss out how the standard suspension feels. You'll also get an idea of how rattly a 5 year old Peugeot gets.

1st Nov 2002, 10:57 PM	#6
MidKnight Tadpole Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sydney Member#: 1003 Posts: 3	Mate i've got a set that i used 4 about a year b4 i got some Eibachs