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bidderman1969
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Joined: 27 Feb 2006
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Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 1:27 pm

hi chaps, and chapettes..........

does anyone know the original ride height of the phase 1 hatches? i need to check if mine has been subtily lowered, as i want standard ride height.... hoping someone has original front springs somewhere

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Chris H
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Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 2:04 pm

where do you want it measured from?

the ph1's despite being lighter sit noticabley lower than than the ph2's.
bidderman1969
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Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 2:07 pm

erm. good q chris, say, from the bottom side skirt to ground? or, as its the from im more corcerned with, say bottom of bumpers, front and back, to ground? i really want it standard see?
Chris H
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Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 3:13 pm

hatch?
bidderman1969
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Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 3:24 pm

yep, XIX !

Rolling Eyes Laughing
friart
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Joined: 08 Jun 2006
Posts: 68

Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2006 11:22 am

just put the original springs on and adjust thr torsion bar to suit.
if its got one that is
bidderman1969
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Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2006 2:27 pm

yes, but thats what i need to know....... Rolling Eyes Shocked

i need to know, so i can change them to original ones, if its been lowered.........
hooverphonique
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Joined: 10 Nov 2005
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Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2006 3:06 pm

Chris H";p="103358 wrote:

the ph1's despite being lighter sit noticabley lower than than the ph2's.


ph1's must have shorter or softer springs then...
Chris H
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Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2006 4:37 pm

same part numbers on both springs and dampers which is why its odd
friart
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Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2006 4:39 pm

oh ok what size wheels are on it , mines 15s, if yours is on 15s ill measure it
bidderman1969
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Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 2:04 pm

yep, mine are the original 15's cheers bud
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