Front and rear suspension reversion to original spec

[Yorkiekev]

Currently have adjustable BC racing coilovers/struts and rear adjustable springs fitted to my 2014 SC 3dr FR 150, am looking to revert back to original three reasons

1. the front adjustable nuts on the coilovers are seized solid, no soaking or brut force can seperate them
2. Sick of hitting speed bumps as cannot adjust (see 1)
3. Car insurance with modified springs

recently tried to sell it but the coil overs was putting people off

Have looked online to sort Part numbers, but seems, well to me, to be not that straight forward, 5F1 or 5F5? front strut diam, which I think is 50mm etc

Does anyone know the best place for parts and or what this would cost to revert, the car is fantastic just this issue with the coil overs and rear springs

contemplated second hand but the parts dont seem that expensive new, it would be the fitting, which although I could tackle I think would have someone with better tools and more competent to do it

Any help would be appreciated (Pics attached)

 

[black_sheep]

Might be worth carefully getting a blow torch to heat up the adjustable nuts before lightly tapping with a hammer (making sure that you can shield off any areas that you don’t want to damage).

This was quite a common trick for removing seized components on armoured vehicles.

 

[Yorkiekev]

Thanks for the info, black_sheep, will have to buy a blow torch .... So much plastic around under there might be a risk, would hopefully work in the short term but think replacement is the long term goal....

 

[Mr Pig]

What sort of difference did the modified suspension make to your insurance, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Yorkiekev]

£200+ for being honest..... Was gob smacked.. Have done a quote without mentioning it and £280 different.... Currently insured with that Navy bloke/woman ...

 

[BigJase88]

You will get the front adjuster rings to move

it will invole taking them off the car, i wouldn’t use heat on the shocks though. I bought a set of 3ft stilsons. They will do the job.

3ft stilsons and a bench vice

 

[Yorkiekev]

Hi Jase, yes agree on the heat, hence thinking if removed, replace with new if you get me, of course should that work I would be able to maintain them better than the previous owner

 

[Mr Pig]

£200+ for being honest..... Was gob smacked..

No, I'm not surprised. It's got nothing to do with the actual change in performance. Modding your car flags you up as the kind of person who is more likely to be in a crash. Because guys who mod their cars drive faster.

You did the right thing. Most of the guys I've known who modded their cars did not tell the insurance about it. Which basically means you have no insurance.

 

[Yorkiekev]

I bought the car modified but didn't realise the impact from the upgrade of the car difference until the renewal... My fault but is worth highlighting as you say, no insurance is not good...

 

[Mr Pig]

I just wouldn't buy a modified car. A lot of people feel the same way.

Like I said, a lot of people run modded cars and simply don't tell the insurance but it's a huge risk. If you're in a big accident the bill could be tens of thousands and the insurance company can just walk away.

There are other implications people don't think about. Years ago someone ran into the back of my grandfathers car. I was in it at the time. When the cops arrived and saw it was sporty Vauxhall that hit us they immediately assumed he was driving too fast.

 

[Yorkiekev]

Agree with everything you say, and the impact on others In an accident, my purchase was in error so looking to put right, hence the reversion info. I could only Confirm your message of lack of insurance, it's not worth it, might as well not be Insured/joy rider for the difference in insurance I would recoup it in two years in parts, will still look good I think and cheaper legally.
Not good elsewhere at the mo... Someone is cloning my plates on a seat in the London area running as many speed cameras as possible... The joy of proving innocence when you live 250 miles away... Not good... Hope the A holes get caught....

 

[Mr Pig]

Someone is cloning my plates on a seat cupra estate in the London area running as many speed cameras as possible...

Not good! I've heard of that being done but I've never known anyone it actually happened to. Scumbags.

 

[Yorkiekev]

Exactly... Scumbags indeed, think they got my number from a well known auto trading site.... As only happened in the last two weeks... Currently I am pleading my case with both the Met and Surrey Police while checking my mail for further NIPs, it's not good and hopeful can sort before court... As no way am I paying.....

 

[Mr Pig]

Is the car the same as yours?

 

[Yorkiekev]

Nope... Completely different spec.. And look....But still got to go through the hassle of proving it as the NIPs only work on plates not spec.... Maybe an improvement there somewhere... Plus you have to write the to the DVLA.. No email or phone... Letter with what's called a 'wet' signature incase of fraud for court...to flag your plate.... . Its all a joy.... The pics are blatantly not my car... But still its the process...

 

[Mr Pig]

That's ridiculous. You would think that's it's blatantly not your car?! Idiots. Imagine how bad it might be if it did look like your car?

 

[Yorkiekev]

Well yes, rediculious is the word, this could take sometime to sort as its down to me to prove it isn't me, and do the running around, I am awaiting their reply, am hoping for a realistic and sensible response but not holding my breath... At this rate I could in theory have my licence suspended till proven innocent..... Piggin nightmare....

 

[Mr Pig]

Yes, that's bad. Between that and the suspension, have you considered public transport? ;0)

 

[Yorkiekev]

LOL.... I might not have much choice..... Its been an eventful few weeks...

 

[Sparkie]

If you had insured with a modified car insurer you wouldn’t be paying for the suspension.
I have over 30 mods on my car and only pay for power increases. The rest is just notifications.


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