G Turbo Lowering?
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OK I know its been talked about before but I'm looking to lower my 87 Turbo HC Giugiaro as I want it to look more like my mates Essex i.e. no gap between tyre and wheel-arch!
Can anyone give me more info on what is needed to do / costs involved etc?
Not sure why they changed the set-ups but the early Turbos' definatley sit lower than the later 'G's?
Do not want to compromise the ride but to just lose the gap to further improve the looks.....
Can anyone give me more info on what is needed to do / costs involved etc?
Not sure why they changed the set-ups but the early Turbos' definatley sit lower than the later 'G's?
Do not want to compromise the ride but to just lose the gap to further improve the looks.....
yardelli said:
OK I know its been talked about before but I'm looking to lower my 87 Turbo HC Giugiaro as I want it to look more like my mates Essex i.e. no gap between tyre and wheel-arch!
Can anyone give me more info on what is needed to do / costs involved etc?
Not sure why they changed the set-ups but the early Turbos' definatley sit lower than the later 'G's?
Do not want to compromise the ride but to just lose the gap to further improve the looks.....
Hi,
First off, realize that you have a Turbo and not an Essex, pretty inherent differences.
The best and easiest way to lower it some (approx. 0.5" is to remove the rubber insulators at the top of the shocks. Not too great a change, so handling will not be severly effected, but best of all, it's free!
But, if you want more change, it's gonna cost you in ride/handling quality as well as cash. Happy Motoring! ...Jim'85TE
The early Essex Turbos are dry sumped.
They have 4 bolt hubs and significantly different front suspension from the later Turbos, such as the HC.
Wheels are Compromotive split rims and not the BBS spokers that you should have.
Beyond Jim's suggestion, the only way properly to lower the chassis is to buy a set of dampers with adjustable spring seats.
SJ Sportscars will sell you a car set, but I can't tell you what type they are without searching their site.
Spax also made a damper with adjustable seats. My thirteen year old Spax parts list quotes G353-AS for the front and G354-AS for the rear for the 1985 to 1987 Turbos.
Note that different part numbers are quoted for the NA S3 which are different again from the S1/S2 part numbers.....
Spax has been bought and sold a couple of times since my parts catalogue was procured and has shifted their manufacturing plant.
Spax quality also was pretty variable last time I had any dealings with them....
Cheers
Pat.
They have 4 bolt hubs and significantly different front suspension from the later Turbos, such as the HC.
Wheels are Compromotive split rims and not the BBS spokers that you should have.
Beyond Jim's suggestion, the only way properly to lower the chassis is to buy a set of dampers with adjustable spring seats.
SJ Sportscars will sell you a car set, but I can't tell you what type they are without searching their site.
Spax also made a damper with adjustable seats. My thirteen year old Spax parts list quotes G353-AS for the front and G354-AS for the rear for the 1985 to 1987 Turbos.
Note that different part numbers are quoted for the NA S3 which are different again from the S1/S2 part numbers.....
Spax has been bought and sold a couple of times since my parts catalogue was procured and has shifted their manufacturing plant.
Spax quality also was pretty variable last time I had any dealings with them....
Cheers
Pat.
Guys - SJ sportscars have:
Competition, Modification & Accessories | Suspension & brakes
ADJUSTABLE DAMPER/SPRING 1985 to vin 3582 A top quality adjustable damper, all units are dyno tested and guaranteed for two years. Supplied with parallel spring for lower or standard heights. SJ082C0003 £95.50
but also these:
Competition, Modification & Accessories | Suspension & brakes
FULLY ADJUSTABLE REAR DAMPER SJ082D0003 EACH 75.50 ...........what about the fronts?
reckon they might do the trick?
Competition, Modification & Accessories | Suspension & brakes
ADJUSTABLE DAMPER/SPRING 1985 to vin 3582 A top quality adjustable damper, all units are dyno tested and guaranteed for two years. Supplied with parallel spring for lower or standard heights. SJ082C0003 £95.50
but also these:
Competition, Modification & Accessories | Suspension & brakes
FULLY ADJUSTABLE REAR DAMPER SJ082D0003 EACH 75.50 ...........what about the fronts?
reckon they might do the trick?
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