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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324  
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Hmm, interesting. It'll be slightly different for a 110 though - more unladen weight over the back axle. Darren 110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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28th Nov 2011 7:29am |
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| E20STU Member Since: 17 Apr 2011 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 26 
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bm52, Any chance I could have the part numbers of the springs you used? Also, which Koni shocks did you use? Thanks, Stuart |
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28th Nov 2011 10:36am |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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Just to add to that, having bought some Koni's very recently, the best price I could find was from www.defenderbits.co.uk. Very helpful proprietor, too. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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28th Nov 2011 12:50pm |
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| scottish110 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Inverurie Posts: 363  
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Ok guys so i spoke to Colin over at EXTREME4x4.CO.UK and i cannot explain to you guys how helpfull this guy was. I told him that i was looking for better handling on the road as the truck is mainly used as the family car when we are all travling together. He also asked about what was on the truck in regards to weight to give me exactly what i was looking for.
I got a price of around £560 for shocks (decarbon), springs, and anti roll bar kit (which he even said if the anti roll bars dont make a difference that they would take them back after being installed and used by myself + give me a FULL refund)  !
I said to Colin that i was actually willing to pay much more than that and i had seen a system that they have for over a grand and he simply said that it is not what i need at all. Yeah he could have sold me the Koni shocks after i said i was willing to pay more, but He was everything a sales man should be giving honest opinions about everything i asked about and in the end he has got me what i need for a cracking price. I think im going to buy the system next week as long as the BOSS approves  , so will keep you guys updated on the progress once its installed  ... |
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1st Dec 2011 12:47pm |
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| T1G UP Member Since: 08 Dec 2009 Location: Bath Posts: 3101  
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you've not come across colin befroe then! 
Anyhow, if your rides aswell a mine i'd leave it well alone. It's firm, better with bodies in but not crashy or harsh. |
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1st Dec 2011 1:07pm |
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| ibexman Member Since: 13 Dec 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 2945
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NOT (SCRAP IRON) COLIN ALDRED is this rip off merchant still around then??
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1st Dec 2011 1:16pm |
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| T1G UP Member Since: 08 Dec 2009 Location: Bath Posts: 3101
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oh yes...extreme 4x4 now....still got orange everywhere  |
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1st Dec 2011 1:24pm |
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| scottish110 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Inverurie Posts: 363
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Ouch, i take it he has a bad rep then ! |
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1st Dec 2011 1:26pm |
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| JSG Member Since: 12 Jul 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2412 
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That is a bit of an understatement. Do some research on him and Scorpion Racing. John
http://www.hampshire4x4response.co.uk 2011 Tdci 110 CSW XS |
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1st Dec 2011 2:23pm |
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| fishrider Member Since: 01 Dec 2010 Location: Cornwall Posts: 79 
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I'm back , been busy !
It seems Koni are the shocks of choice here. I never realized they were adjustable also Reading about how the defender is bolted to chasis with out dampers. That's the first I've read anything about how that would adversely affect the ride. It seems like an easy enough fix for land rover to do from the factory. I just loaded my defender SW up for a drive to Cornwall from Sussex fully loaded up with furniture etc. The ride was so much more compliant. I'm thinking shocks alone can't solve the ride issue. 110 HT TD5 - 110 XS SW Puma |
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1st Dec 2011 8:12pm |
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| szracer Member Since: 10 Oct 2010 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 356 
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I was also aware of the (now-defunct) Scorpion Racing's reputation when I bought from Extreme 4x4. Some of the team are the same (Roz?) - however, I believe the ownership is different, and they are in a different place.
All I can say is that, from my experience, they were extemely pleasant and helpful to deal with, took the time to listen to my requirements, and suggest accordingly, and I was more than happy with the quality of the springs supplied. Just my 0.02p's worth.....
2010 110 XS USW (the slow one) 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ (the fast one) 2005 Ducati ST3 1954 Sunbeam S8 |
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1st Dec 2011 11:45pm |
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| MartinK Member Since: 02 Mar 2011 Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border) Posts: 2665 
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Just had a chat with my local, trusted Indie regards softer springs on the back, and adjustable shocks to improve the ride when lightly-laden...
His advice was not to do this until the warranty is no longer needed. he said there have been recent instances where the local LR franchise had bounced warranty claims because of changes made to the "fabric" of the car (not accessories, but changes to the car's fabric from original spec). He suggested that the local franchise were stepping-up warranty claim rejectons, and changing shocks/springs is not worth doing until warranty expires. He did talk about one instance where a client had fitted much lower profile tyres (presumably not a Defender but D4 or RR) and a damaged suspension warranty claim been rejected by the franchise (presumably why the owner came to the Indy for help). He has done a few suspension updrades from normal to heavy-duty (one recently on a 130 used by a tree surgeon), but not to soften the ride... Just my Indie's opinion and experience...but it's made me think twice. Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's) |
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2nd Dec 2011 10:49am |
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| scottish110 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Inverurie Posts: 363
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picked up about 8 bags of salt/grit and realized that the ride is a hell of alot smother... Think i'll just leave them back there for now
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14th Dec 2011 8:25am |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248  
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Defenderbits are sorting Koni's out for me as well
Andrew, the owner, is very helpful and it helps that they are only a mile from my house
One question on the Koni's, how do you adjust them - the instructions are as clear as mud ? Bob |
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14th Dec 2011 6:52pm |
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