shocks

  1. Degudodger

    Which shocks.........

    Going to replace my front shocks this weekend as the OSF is leaking, which given the fact that i replaced the strut top mounts last month and both the shocks looked ok is a pain in the butt [:@] . I'm going to be getting the shocks from my local GSF branch (Southampton) but i'm a bit confused...
  2. jenk

    Allen key for removing front shocks

    What size allen key do i need to remove the front shocks (top mount). non of mine fit :(
  3. Uprated Shocks

    I am lowered on 35mm Koni Springs, and want to put some money aside and save up for some uprated shocks. I am however, on a tight budget - as I am saving up to go on holiday. I want to get shocks to improve the ride, and do not want to be caught out if the SEAT shocks fail due to the...
  4. B19_TSH

    Springs or shocks and springs?

    Right, i would prefer coilovers but i'm saving at the moment for a second car so gotta save money elsewhere. However, i'm not a fan of the standard ride height. I've found a set-up i like with a 40mm drop which is enough for me, they do the kit springs and shocks or just the springs. I don't...
  5. Springs on standard shocks?

    Anyone running -35mm springs on standard FR shocks? Im guessing im gonna be feeling every single imperfection in the road and will knacker the shocks out pretty quickly? Koni springs are due to be fitted on Monday - just need to know whether Ill be paying out for shocks in the near future...
  6. Georgie

    Siezed shocks?

    car went away today to have a diffrent set of suspension fitted, i get a call a few hours later saying that the shocks have siezed in to the hubs (what ever that means!!!) and that he needs a hydrolic thingie to undo it .. and since he doesnt have one it wil lneed to go else where and be done...
  7. golf mk 4 shocks on leon???

    any body fitted golf mk4 shocks ont there leon! im looking at some s/h coilovers by fk off a golf mk4 and was wondering if they would fit? i think the chassis is the same! thanks
  8. Static electric shocks!

    Is it just me or is anyone else afraid to get out of there Leon R as you get electrocuted if you touch the door to close it?. Seems everytime I get out my car I get a right static shock! I have the cloth seats and even tried wearing different clothes but I tend to build up electric...
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