My lowered springs in my 1600 with 200b struts definetly were not captive when the strut had no load on it and it didn't seem to affect it , I don't think they will know specially as the car is already registered ; ) Ryan
> -----Original Message----- > From: Kristian Walsham [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, 9 July 2002 11:01 am > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: 200b brakes > > Paul, > You need to swap the struts from left to right because the caliper > hits the steering link/tie-rod end nut stopping the caliper from "sliding" > when the brakes are applied. > With the springs you could try tying them in with wire > if they only just don`t remain captive, but i would recommend getting them > replaced. > Kris. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Paul Tredrea" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Monday, July 08, 2002 11:18 PM > Subject: 200b brakes > > > > Gday Guys, > > > > I've been hanging round the list for a while now and find myself in need > of > > some advice. It seems elementary but i guess i have to start somewhere. > I > am > > going to attempt swapping my std 1600 brakes for some 200B items, also > > throwing in lowered kings springs all round. I have noticed that the > springs > > dont remain captive on the struts, and although they will be fine once > under > > the weight of the car, is this legal? my car is registered so i dont see > it > > as being a problem, just being curious. also what is the go with > swapping > > the struts from left to right. do i have to?? why is this done? any > words > of > > wisdom are greatly appreciated. > > > > Paul. > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com > > > > > > --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------
