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Old 04-06-2012, 05:28 PM   #61 (permalink)
viio
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Scotland
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Project EconoPolo - '04 Volkswagen Polo Twist TDi
90 day: 48.23 mpg (US)
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Last weekend I fitted new lower suspension springs (as recommended by Vekke some time ago). I went for Apex springs for a 35mm drop front and rear. The whole job was completed in about 2 hours with help from my dad. We also fitted new front brake discs and pads as the old ones were warped and rubbing (thanks to kingsway for recommending I check those).

Quite a difference in spring size, and they're clearly quite tired old springs:


and the rears:


And a comparison of the ride height old vs new:




Tomorrow's job is to disable my aircon, and if the weather is nice I'm going under it to fiddle!

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