hoylake41 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Hi allThings are just going from bad to worse! I managed to get the bonnet back onto the chassis after having new inner wings fitted only to find that I have a gap of approx. 4 - 5" between the top of the front tyre and the wheel arch lip! As the car was bought as an abandoned project this is the first time that the bonnet has been back on.I have replaced the front suspension with new springs and shock absorbers last year but have heard that there are some dodgy shockers out on the market. These are KYB which were recommended to me but I cannot compare them with the old ones as they were none on the car when bought.Also I have noticed that the engine seems to sit lower at the back (nearest bulkhead)Is this normal or are am I going slightly paranoid?????Any comments, advice etc. etc. will be much appreciated. Cheers Nev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoylake41 Posted July 15, 2014 Author Share Posted July 15, 2014 P,S.I have just been to measure the length of the coil spring whilst on the car and it is approx 25cm.Is this too long?Cheers Nev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahebron Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Hi NevHave you driven or moved the car with the bonnet on. I am trying to find out if the suspension has had a chance to settle. Did you tighten the suspension when the car is on the ground with weight on it or with the wheels off the ground. The former is always advised.Are the shut lines at the bonnet, bulkhead and doors looking nice and even?Sorry no idea on fitted spring length.Good luckAdrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSpeedy Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I've still got the original front shocks and springs off my Vitesse at home. I can measure the length in a couple of hours time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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