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Well after quite a wait the Coilovers turned up from RPM, i can't wait to get them all fitted up, but is there something mossing from the rear coilover?? should i have a spring cap or something?



Fronts are on..





Rears are on too but i think they'll have to come off again, i used the standard rear mounts and no spring cap, it squeaks a lot... so something isn't right...

It does drive a lot better with the coilovers on, and it looks really nice, maybe a little too low on the back, but it has got some settling in to do yet, and i'll have to do something about the squeaks.....

i have a few pictures from Brands Hatch this weekend so i'll post them up later.



Just one for now..

Clive

Your car looked lovely as you drove off yesterday. Only thing I would change is the rear spoiler but that's just personal tastes. Glad you kept it anyway.

HI Mark, Thanks, it does look good i think (if i do say so myself..) i'm glad i kept it too.

Sorry i didn't get a chance to speak to you, it was a good day at Brands.

Don't worry the spoiler's on borrowed time... just think it would be better to leave it alone while i either find another green bootlid (and wings) or get the holes welded and have it painted..

Like the track car btw, and i see where you got the idea for the dash layout in your other post..

Having spoke to RPM it looks like i should have got some top caps for the rear coilovers, got to take it all apart again now.. should have realised.

UPDATE, i'm being told that they don't need top caps on e21's, can anyone that has GAZ confirm this?

Thanks.

I think I used original top mounts?

With or without the original spring top rubber thing...

that rubber thing wont fit = cos the coils are much thinner. and the top cap is a less diameter.

i fitted mine on with the orginal top mounts my rears came with a top cap on them - I have checked the pics i took when i unwrapped them after they got delivered.

i still get a rattle at low speeds no squeaks though - you cant hear it rattle over 30mph -

early every coilover set i have ever fitted to a car has done this.

Do you have GAZ ones Nas??

yes