Haynes Forums  

Go Back   Haynes Forums > Haynes Roadster Forums > Running gear
FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 9th May 2012, 09:00 PM
baz-r baz-r is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,464
Default

140/095B12 in std or gold will be fine for a sierra based roadster
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 11th May 2012, 04:08 PM
CTWV50's Avatar
CTWV50 CTWV50 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,297
Default

OK just to end this thread for anyone looking in the future. An mx-5 Saturn/NTS build requires....

Front 350-400lb 8" length 1.9" ID springs. I got some on ebay in black from JJC for about £50 inc vat the pair. Shocks can be either 13" open 8" closed with a 1 inch extension to the shock or as I have bought 14" open 9.5" closed I got mine from rallydesgin for £60 inc Vat each.

Rear 200-250lb 7" length 1.9" ID springs. Again I got some on ebay in black from demontweaks for around £50 a pair. Shocks as advised by Nathan, should be 12" open 9" closed. I got Gaz again from rallydesign 12" open 8.5" closed. If you order from rallydesign you want to order.

Universal bush eye top and bottom.
2x 140/095/B12
2x 120/085/B12


So the whole lot cost about £340-350 delivered inc a c-spanner for adjustment. If you don't mind yellow springs you can knock £35 off that price getting your springs from Nathan/NTS or rallydesign. Note that rallydesign don't do 400lb 8" 1.9ID springs only 350lb.

If you don't want to take a chance and want to be sure you get exactly what is recommended then go to Nathan and get a full setup from him. I'm skint so I took my chances.

HTH.

Chris
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 14th May 2012, 05:35 PM
CTWV50's Avatar
CTWV50 CTWV50 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,297
Default

TADA!!

Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 14th May 2012, 08:41 PM
Not Anumber Not Anumber is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Southend on Sea. UK
Posts: 243
Default

I need to get hold of a C spanner for my Protech shocks. Any idea what size to get ?
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 14th May 2012, 10:01 PM
Dualist's Avatar
Dualist Dualist is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: In a shed in Poland (Boston).
Posts: 152
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by CTWV50 View Post
TADA!!
Nice shocks.
I'm surprised that you have one adjusting nut and not another for a lock off like bike shocks have (unless there is a grub screw lock off in the nut).
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 15th May 2012, 12:53 AM
ozzy1's Avatar
ozzy1 ozzy1 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: perth,australia
Posts: 760
Default

C spanner;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Coilover-C...item4d0132ddf6

Quote:
I'm surprised that you have one adjusting nut and not another for a lock off like bike shocks have (unless there is a grub screw lock off in the nut).
Yes there is a grub screw.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 15th May 2012, 01:19 AM
CTWV50's Avatar
CTWV50 CTWV50 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,297
Default

http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product...aufoba0pbaudh6

I'm so glad this part of the car is now paid for. Thanks to eBay!
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 16th May 2012, 05:22 PM
baz-r baz-r is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,464
Default

even luckyer i have 4-5 proper britool c spaners all given to me for free
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 05:27 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.