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BlueCupra
27-03-2002, 23:14
Hi Guys
I'm wanting to get a strut brace for my beezer 20VT but I don't want to fanny about with my dealer to get a SEAT sport brace as I can't wait until the cows come home..if you know what I mean. I have been quoted £50 for an OMP one with an adjustable center..wanting to know about warranty issues and experiences from people who have them fitted,
Also I want to rear wheel spacers but I can only find 4mm, 9mm and 32mm..would 32mm be TOO much or can I get away with it on STANDARD wheels ?
As you may have noticed I am trying to sort the ride out a little bit WITHOUT going suspension mad..
Your input is gratefully received
6K0-071-670 is the genuine (accesory one) £59.99
ordering seems ok as far as i know @ the moment :rolleyes:
for the spacers try bill (ibizacupra) www.badger5.co.uk
tell him i sent ya ;)
saying that he'll spot the word spacers and be along soon enough :D
ibizacupra
28-03-2002, 09:12
Originally posted by flapper
6K0-071-670 is the genuine (accesory one) £59.99
ordering seems ok as far as i know @ the moment :rolleyes:
for the spacers try bill (ibizacupra) www.badger5.co.uk
tell him i sent ya ;)
saying that he'll spot the word spacers and be along soon enough :D
Hehe
Cheers Flapper..
:D
See the following link for the spacers we can supply.
http://www.seatcars.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=2685
Price £79.10 inc vat inc carriage, inc bolts (for factory wheels)
Works with stock 6x16 rims.
regards
Bill
see told ya , look @ that 9.15 , you just rolled outta bed bill ? lol
BlueCupra
28-03-2002, 22:31
I actually managed to get a set + bolts at Larkspeed for £25 The only thing I can think of Bill is that yours are better somehow!!?
One question for you is will 32mm be too much ?
Cheers
ibizacupra
28-03-2002, 22:48
Originally posted by BlueCupra
I actually managed to get a set + bolts at Larkspeed for £25 The only thing I can think of Bill is that yours are better somehow!!?
One question for you is will 32mm be too much ?
Cheers
Blimey
£25! Bloody ell.
Mine are H&R and are hubcentric, ie centre of the hub and engage into the wheel hub itself. TUV approved.
£25 is incredibly cheap. The bolts alone cost half of that.
I can't see how they can be comparible to the H&R's, but good luck to you, they are a demon price if comparible in quality. You generally get what you pay for though.
32mm per side? Too much. They will stick out of the wings, and if you lower the car at all, you will likely encounter major tyre to arch rubbing. The +20mm per side spacers I have been supplying work well on the stock 6x16 wheels, adding more stability to the ride etc.
Good luck to you though. I do hope they engage on the hubs securely, and don't rely on the bolts for anything other than clamping.
regards
Bill
ibizacupra
28-03-2002, 22:50
Originally posted by flapper
see told ya , look @ that 9.15 , you just rolled outta bed bill ? lol
Been working since 07:50... did'nt get onto here until late (for me) LOL
regards
Bill
Dormouse
29-03-2002, 00:18
So does 2x20 i.e a 40mm (Carol Vorderman me!!) track extension make a noticable difference bill? Might try the mod out myself....(when I finish my 'amusing' front of car tweaks!)
Ta.
ibizacupra
30-03-2002, 19:38
Originally posted by Dormouse
So does 2x20 i.e a 40mm (Carol Vorderman me!!) track extension make a noticable difference bill? Might try the mod out myself....(when I finish my 'amusing' front of car tweaks!)
Ta.
I think so.
The car feels more settled down, and less fidgity at the rear, and rides the bumps much better.
So far all the feedback I have had, other people also are finding the same improvement.
Hope this helps
regards
Bill
Steve3961
01-04-2002, 00:11
Originally posted by ibizacupra
Blimey
£25! Bloody ell.
Mine are H&R and are hubcentric, ie centre of the hub and engage into the wheel hub itself. TUV approved.
£25 is incredibly cheap. The bolts alone cost half of that.
I can't see how they can be comparible to the H&R's, but good luck to you, they are a demon price if comparible in quality. You generally get what you pay for though.
32mm per side? Too much. They will stick out of the wings, and if you lower the car at all, you will likely encounter major tyre to arch rubbing. The +20mm per side spacers I have been supplying work well on the stock 6x16 wheels, adding more stability to the ride etc.
Good luck to you though. I do hope they engage on the hubs securely, and don't rely on the bolts for anything other than clamping.
regards
Bill
Bill,
Do these fit with 17" wheels?
Does the longer bolts include a locking one?
Regards steve
ibizacupra
02-04-2002, 08:43
Originally posted by Steve3961
Bill,
Do these fit with 17" wheels?
Does the longer bolts include a locking one?
Regards steve
Hello,
I don't know re the 17" wheels, I have not tried.
7x17 might be a tad big, but it is very close. Depends on how low you are running.
Locking bolts are not included, just longer radius seat bolts (some 60' taper seat bolts in stock also at the mo - dependant on wheels)
regards
Bill
i recomend the seat strut brace, ok its not alloy but its not lots of dosh ither. it made a large differance to my car when i power out of corners.:D
been pricing these up too,seen some at larkspeed for 25 notes but they are cast and universal +bolts are extra. seen some vw ones for 58 but these too come with out bolts ,and vat ,these are hubscentric and come in 4 and 5 stud fitment.:cheers:
Bill,
Have you got any of your H&M kits left?
Would they fit a standard <99 1.4S Beeza ??
Considering getting a set.
Cheers,
ibizacupra
11-04-2002, 14:28
Originally posted by andyj
Bill,
Have you got any of your H&M kits left?
Would they fit a standard <99 1.4S Beeza ??
Considering getting a set.
Cheers,
Answers are:-
Yes and Yes :D - Hub is 57.1mm Diameter.
H&R spacers. inc radius seat bolts.
Spacers are for the rear only though. £79.10 inc vat, bolts and carriage. (axle set)
regards
Bill