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tez-abarth

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need springs fitting in leeds/bradford
« on: November 18, 2011, 08:09:03 PM »
just got a set of eibach lowering springs for my abarth so need to get them fitted anyone know any decent places ? i would also want the wheels laser lined up and the tracking done cheers
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Re: need springs fitting in leeds/bradford
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2011, 08:12:25 PM »
A bit further north, but RPM at Lingerfield on the outskirts of Knaresborough have set up about 4 Abarths already and they have some top equipment. If you want a good job doing, give them a ring.
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Re: need springs fitting in leeds/bradford
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2011, 08:26:18 PM »
Quote from: GTMartin on November 18, 2011, 08:12:25 PM
A bit further north, but RPM at Lingerfield on the outskirts of Knaresborough have set up about 4 Abarths already and they have some top equipment. If you want a good job doing, give them a ring.

knaresborough is not too far away so i might just give them a call . do you think they will cut the bumpstops down ?
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Re: need springs fitting in leeds/bradford
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2011, 08:28:45 PM »
I cannot see why not, it only takes a few minutes.
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Re: need springs fitting in leeds/bradford
« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2011, 09:26:26 AM »
Didn't think they would be delivered on saturday, Royal Mail aren't so bad afterall  ;D
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Re: need springs fitting in leeds/bradford
« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2011, 10:27:08 AM »
Quote from: TMC-Motorsport on November 19, 2011, 09:26:26 AM
Didn't think they would be delivered on saturday, Royal Mail aren't so bad afterall  ;D

I meant to say "just ordered" they haven't arrived yet I'm expecting Monday they should be here . Just want to get a a good company sorted to fit them for next week  :thumb:
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Re: need springs fitting in leeds/bradford
« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2011, 12:39:33 PM »
Quote from: GTMartin on November 18, 2011, 08:12:25 PM
A bit further north, but RPM at Lingerfield on the outskirts of Knaresborough have set up about 4 Abarths already and they have some top equipment. If you want a good job doing, give them a ring.

Just had a quote from rpm it was £350-400 for fitting and it all laser lined up needless to say I will not be getting it done there .  :thumbd:
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Re: need springs fitting in leeds/bradford
« Reply #7 on: November 22, 2011, 12:50:50 PM »
Thats insane, it shouldn't cost more than £100 ish maybe a bit more with alignment.
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Re: need springs fitting in leeds/bradford
« Reply #8 on: November 22, 2011, 01:41:47 PM »
Quote from: TMC-Motorsport on November 22, 2011, 12:50:50 PM
Thats insane, it shouldn't cost more than £100 ish maybe a bit more with alignment.

Tell me about it the final price with vat added on £420. I got another price from a company on the same industrial park as rpm and they have said £130 for every thing      :thumb:
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Re: need springs fitting in leeds/bradford
« Reply #9 on: November 22, 2011, 01:53:16 PM »
That sounds a bit more realistic...
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Re: need springs fitting in leeds/bradford
« Reply #10 on: November 22, 2011, 02:15:14 PM »
Quote from: tez-abarth on November 22, 2011, 12:39:33 PM
Quote from: GTMartin on November 18, 2011, 08:12:25 PM
A bit further north, but RPM at Lingerfield on the outskirts of Knaresborough have set up about 4 Abarths already and they have some top equipment. If you want a good job doing, give them a ring.

Just had a quote from rpm it was £350-400 for fitting and it all laser lined up needless to say I will not be getting it done there .  :thumbd:

We just had the alignment done, but nowhere near that cost. Good to hear you have found a less expensive alternative.
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Re: need springs fitting in leeds/bradford
« Reply #11 on: November 25, 2011, 06:05:05 PM »
decided to fit them myself as the garage i want to do it are fully booked up for 2 weeks. got hold of a spring compressor and all the neccosery tools needed just a couple of questions before i do them tomorrow .

on the springs there is a plastic cover on the top and bottom of the springs do i leave that on ?

how much do i need to cut the bumpstops down by ?
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Re: need springs fitting in leeds/bradford
« Reply #12 on: November 25, 2011, 08:05:52 PM »
Plastic covers stay on

I only cut around 20-25mm from my bumpstops so they still provide some protection

I hope you have a fairly hefty impact wrench for removing the front top strut bolts  ???
they will not come off without one!

Also take note of how the rubber cup on the front top strut comes off as its very easy to put back on the wrong way  ;)

Have fun  :wave:
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Re: need springs fitting in leeds/bradford
« Reply #13 on: November 26, 2011, 02:08:14 PM »
Try RS Tuning in Leeds get a cheeky re-map whilst your at it  ;)
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Re: need springs fitting in leeds/bradford
« Reply #14 on: November 26, 2011, 02:11:45 PM »
Did you ask your local dealer.
Petch's have done some good deals recently on fitting extras to some abarths
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