-35mm Springs> Fitting?

[Anonymous]

Hi guys (and little pecker)

How easy is it to fit -35mm springs to a 1.3sr F reg nova? I have a basic car knowledge, so is it best left to the experts? If so, how much will they rob me?

I am also wanting to get some 15" alloys for my motor, where should I get them from? (I am after some cheap one's that are off a Vauxhall, like some calibra alloys or summit. I'm only looking to pay about ?150 with tyres. I can find some for sale in Loot etc. but then there's the issue of going half way across the country to pick them up...should I ring round a few scrappers or what?)

Cheers for answering my 101 questions

Ged
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Ged@roybacer.co.uk
www.roybacer.co.uk

[Anonymous]

you could get them new for about ?65.(just springs) Going that low, you won't need to uprate your shocks. If you have the money get the shocks 2, but otherwise I wouldn't worry.

[Anonymous]

e-mail sent about wheels

[Anonymous]

The only bit that can be a pain(if you haven't got the tools) is removeing the old springs from the shocks, hire some spring compressors if you can, other than that it is a piece of piss. I did it to 2 of my cars, it took about 1 and a half hours(cos it was cold and raining!!!) The whole shock/spring etc. just unbolts and lifts out under the wing and then you can do the springs on a worksurface or something.

[Anonymous]

forgot to say, Have your haynes near by if you are unsure about anything!!!!

[Anonymous]

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A 19MM DEEP REACH RING SPANNER!, I didn't and it took me hours!

[Anonymous]

ive answered on the other forum and i changed the whole strut unit so have a look at my comments on the general chat forum! very amusing!!!

cheers novachick

[Anonymous]

Depending on how many times you will use it, Sealy spring compressors are only 20-odd quid for a pair. The deep 19mm ring spanner`s a defo, also 9mm socket and rachet to stop the shocker rod from turning.