Recent content by PetethePirate

That's a thought, I wonder how you get around that ? Thanks for the reply.

Hi folks, I've got a Passat with the APU engine in running approx. 240bhp and know what a versatile engine it is. I have a mate who has the same engine + box from the same car, plus ecu,wiring, ancilliaries lying in his garage , it is in good condition and there is a FMIC , induction kit and...

Ay up, I'm back, sorry for the delay but I've been ill. My phone has eaten the pics I took so that's buggered that I'm afraid. Got a nasty clunk from the offside front now and then but will have a look at that soon Now for a daft question that may need to be posted elsewhere. A friend of mine...

Hi , OK, I've adjusted the coilovers as advised, Thankyou , and all is ok , Its raised the front nicely and I got both sides equal.....ish . I've cleaned and greased all the threads and everything's looking good apart from ........as the springs are progressive, the coil frequency changes top...

Ok, so by screwing the adjuster up into the spring (compressing it) I should lift the car by whatever amount ? I tried that by about 15mm and couldn't notice a difference, I'll try again. What I meant by preload was that I compressed the spring by a fraction so that it wasn't loose on its seats...

Yes the spring seats are adjustable with the 2 rings (one to adjust and one to lock ) and the threaded portion of the shocker body . That's the only adjustment there is. The adjustment on mine is about halfway with just a tad of preload on the spring. Can't get to mine yet its raining Datsun...

I think I may have sussed it ! The weather has persisted here today so I haven't wanted to go out in it and take pics of the actual car ...... however , I have found a pic online that shows a setup with the same adjustment as on my car, no more and no less. Just the spring platform...

Hi again, So ...... how do I post pics ? Cheers.

Thanks, I'll do that tomorrow :D

Quite clunky and clicky as well when turning or going slowly over humps etc Not very nice at all !! :sad2: and I've got man flu !!!!!:???:

Okay just had a play and theres definitely not enough length in the springs, can't see any way around it but longer springs ?? Cheers, Pete.

I've had a look myself and the only adjustment is the spring seat, I don't know what hes done, theres adjustment left both ways , I'll have to go and see him tomorrow, I think hes been trying to adjust it the wrong way !! Cheers.

Hi Steve, I think I know what hes done, the numpty, I'll be back !!

Well Steve, any adjustment from what it is now leaves the springs loose in their seats , I left it with a chap and his ramp as I haven't got anywhere flat to do it, but that was the problem . Cheers, Pete.

Hi folks, My Passat had been lowered on Bilstein adjustable coilovers before I bought it ..... its much too low for me and a bit too stiff , catches on humps and shakes yer fillings out etc , I tried winding it up but the springs are too short. Has anyone got experience of the best make of...