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Post by gordo on Sept 16, 2007 23:01:00 GMT 12
These are the ones I got off Zep a while back. Was going to use them on the Chevette but wrong diameter - some of you may not be as fussy, though.
Part numbers
CHFS-26 still in wrapping
CHRL-26 apparently used for a week.
Cost $200, sell $200
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Post by cul8r on Sept 16, 2007 23:41:40 GMT 12
Wrong diameter as in the wind of the springs, or the thickness of them?
I take it there is 4 of them?
Cheers,Chris
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Post by zep on Sept 17, 2007 8:25:19 GMT 12
Oh man! Did they not sit in the spring wells properly?
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Post by gordo on Sept 17, 2007 20:33:33 GMT 12
When I was measuring them up to calculate the ride height and spring rate (about the same as the ones I had modified - 3%), I noticed the ID was about 12mm bigger. I'm a former "A" grade with a fair bit of tech'/engineering/motorsport background and I'm just not prepared to use springs that don't seat accurately. They're for Geminis or I'm sure some of you guys are less fussy about location  yup, there are a full set made up of the part no's given in first post, if you want to check up on them. |
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Post by zep on Sept 17, 2007 23:41:09 GMT 12
is there a difference between gemini and chevette wells?
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Post by crazytim on Sept 18, 2007 1:21:27 GMT 12
iv heard chevettes use same suspension as kadets and gems obviously holden/isuzu same with steering rack etc. so using standard equipment the chevttes handle better with german engineered shizzle...am i talkn out my batty? any1 confirm this?  |
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Post by mikuni on Sept 18, 2007 10:33:25 GMT 12
I wasn't aware of any differences between them at all. I imagine that the problem is with the aftermarket springs rather than a difference between gemini and chevette spring wells.
I don't think any of us would notice a 12mm difference in ID as thats only 6mm on each side and the spring well is tappered so it may be further reduced when fitted to the car. Plus you could argue that even springs that aren't located perfectly will still be centred by the rubber spring insulator and the fact that the shock will always be holding it captive and tightly in place.
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