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Another suspension question
#1661179
12/10/2022 10:00
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mrc
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Hi all, sorry it's been so long BUT I'm still here and the plus is still going strong, I just don't get much time to drive it! I desperately need new suspension, I'm still running the original old shocks that have past their best! Seeing that Bilstein's and even standard shocks (fronts on back order) aren't even an option right now. I'm left with what the hell do I do. I don't track my car or don't really plan on doing so, so I don't think I really need coilovers. I have read on other posts that people are buying these OSRAVs from Zagato Lancia, are these any good and do I still need standard top mounts and rubbers bearings etc? Or what other options are out there, I really want to get this sorted ASAP as I want to enjoy driving my coupe!
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Re: Another suspension question
[Re: mrc]
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12/10/2022 10:13
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Jamiepm
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I've ordered the OSRAVs via zagato as the Konis require hacking of the original front shocks which just feels wrong to me
Jamie
She's alive!
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Re: Another suspension question
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#1661187
12/10/2022 14:59
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Jamiepm
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When I entered vehicle details it said they didn’t fit a 20VT, albeit I think they do
Anyway good spot to use something closer to OE
Cheers Jamie
She's alive!
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Re: Another suspension question
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#1661189
12/10/2022 15:15
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This question comes up quite often and there are threads regarding the subject and more often that not the question asks what type of driver you are and what do you expect from your suspension. Do you do track days, are you a fast driver or are you a normal driver that wants a comfortable ride. Personally I favour the comfort these days, Monroe shocks and lowering springs do the job for me. Of course there is more to the system like uprated torsion bars, drop links, suspension arms etc. worth checking these while you’re at it.
I'm an old git & happy with it,most of the time
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Re: Another suspension question
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12/10/2022 16:32
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When I entered vehicle details it said they didn’t fit a 20VT, albeit I think they do
Anyway good spot to use something closer to OE
Cheers Jamie From memory the 20VT and 16VT shocks are interchangeable, but as I recall the front camber setting is the difference and I'm sure there's probably differences in damping rates for OE parts. In the aftermarket world I'd bet there's not much real world difference I'd also say try and find the part numbers for known parts that fit, and then search by those rather than say 'Fiat coupe shock'
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Re: Another suspension question
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12/10/2022 22:26
12/10/2022 22:26
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Jamiepm
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I've ordered new top mounts to go with the osrav/eibach combo,as I want predictable handling
She's alive!
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Re: Another suspension question
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#1661215
13/10/2022 10:38
13/10/2022 10:38
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Begbie
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You've got some time to wait on that one I'm afraid
Your car is Usain Bolt with wellies
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Re: Another suspension question
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#1663985
06/03/2023 23:46
06/03/2023 23:46
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So are the front shocks the same for the 16vt and 20vt or are they different? Still having a nightmare finding standard front shocks and now I have 2 coupes that need new suspension! 🤣 Post in Parts Wanted?
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