Suspension removal

[richbk]

My onlins require some tlc, so will be going off to BG Motorsport for a re build.

because this takes a few weeks I have the offer of a friends garage to store the car sans suspension and wheels.

we figured on removing and re fitting the suspension our selves. 

Does anyone have or suggest an idiots guide to this. I will look to spruce up any areas that need some work but do not think I will have the time or know how to get into a whole refresh . Gav checked everything over at last service and gave it a clean bill of health as I wanted to ensure the car was fit and well for at least 1 or 2 track days this year.

 

as always any advice gratefully recieved

 

richbk

[DeanB]

Don't do it now cos it's bound to involve delay and you'll miss LitP!

That's my advice  😁

[richbk]

lol. it will be ready for LITP dont worry, particularly if any of the mechanical gurus can point me in the direction .......

[jonnyfox]

Wing it, couple of bolts either end Rich. Maybe support the bottom wishbone but it's quite straight forward really mate.  Easy enough on the S1 and I've just swapped the rears around the other week. Take note of any spacers in the top mount.

[Jonathan E]

 

Hi Rich hope your well

I went by Martin(the guru) R's instructions 

lots of the pics appear to be missing but the bits you need are still there.

or

Phils guide. Make sure you give everything a good spray with plusgas a few days before you start, good luck

 

[kayj_prod]

Agreed, use the above guides. Suspension removal was one of the first things I did to my S1. The only major issue I had was with one extremely stubborn (corroded) bolt that necessitated a trip to the local garage and a spanner being welded to the head! 

[richbk]

So having a go at this tomorrow, alas I can't see any of the images on the threads due to photobucket shenanigans. But it looks like

car up on stands ( where is best position to place these under car for weight distribution )

wheels off

4 bolts off

4 jubilee clips holding remote reservoirs off.

what could possibly go wrong 

 

richbk

 

[richbk]

So the suspension is off and away for refurb, 1 leaking damper and 3 non working adjusters to fix. The process was pretty straight forward and has given me opportunity to clean things up a bit and replace bits and bobs.

i need to source one of these 

B122B0133F

Bracket, clamshell to diffuser, LH

Exige

 If anyone has a spare one floating about in there garage for beer tokens ?

Also replacing the under tray bolts with stainless steel.

some new exhaust heat  wrap as the previous has gone brittle

And some scrubbing and cleaning on the wishbones and general mechanicals.

wheels are off for a shot blast and new powder oat in Matt black too.

 

if no one has a spare bracket, any suggestions for purchasing an oem.part

 

Thanks

 

rich

 

 

 

[Jonathan E]

https://www.deroure.com/search.asp?MAK=1&MDL=0&TBL=0&SC=1&x=12&y=23&ST=B122B0133F

[richbk]

Cheers Jonathan, part ordered and on route.

although £10 for standard delivery is just rude and money making , and makes me inclined not to purchase more parts in the future.

 

suspension has gone to cornering force in Harrogate, as they responded to email and answered the phone. Basic customer service but sadly lacking it seems at other specialists, I just don't get it.

Anyway, moan over. Role on the return so I can drive the car again, although I have been having fun in the topless boxster and recently purchased gtv spider. So I can't complain too much,  

 

[Jonathan E]

Rich, Deroure are just an online version of Bell and Colvills parts dept. If I buy anything from them, I call them and "negotiate" the postage cost. Obviously this info would have been handy in my above post but I'm afraid I was running late at the time hence just the link.