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  1. handy andy

    Thanks for the offer fella.Thought it would be a more sensible option to replace them all and...

    Thanks for the offer fella.Thought it would be a more sensible option to replace them all and the top mounts and bearings with new ones. Thanks again though. Andy
  2. handy andy

    Suspension advice/help

    After my nearside front coilspring breaking and nearly giving me a heart attack with the bang it made.I managed to source and purchase a full set of eibach springs today.I just need to purchase some new top mounts and bearings now. If someone could direct me to the best place to pick some up...
  3. handy andy

    Bang!!!Broken front suspension spring.

    Update... I 've picked up a new set of eibach pro springs today.And thought I'd change the top mounts aswell. Top mounts aswell. Are the top mounts main dealer only or can I get them from somewhere else? I'll also change the bearings at the same time.Are these main dealer too? Any pointers...
  4. handy andy

    Bang!!!Broken front suspension spring.

    Thanks Yaz, Yeah it was a bit of a shock to say the least!!! I'm not looking to lower the car,i want to keep it looking as standard as possible. Wondered where you've seen the above wietec springs as that seems like a reasonable price. Cheers Andy
  5. handy andy

    MUSH Developments` S3

    Why do they always mess up orders???Very frustrating sometimes. Keswick beer festival sounds like a good distraction/reason to have a break from the project though :beerchug: Also Pm'd ya fella.
  6. handy andy

    Bang!!!Broken front suspension spring.

    Interesting....Was that a recent purchase?Did you fit them yourself fella?
  7. handy andy

    Bang!!!Broken front suspension spring.

    Thanks for the input chaps. Right then what coil springs do you recommend other than genuine? I've seen the Eibach pro kit,Apex,PI and weitech.Does anyone know how they compare to the H&R's?I'll also change the top mounts at the same time. Cheers Andy
  8. handy andy

    MUSH Developments` S3

    Some great work there fella. Been keeping my eye on this thread for a while...looking forward to the next instalment.
  9. handy andy

    Bang!!!Broken front suspension spring.

    Hi All, Had a brown trouser moment today. Just on the way out on a day trip with the other half today and BANG....Pulled over and the bottom coil on my nearside front coil spring has snapped off!!! Does anyone know how much they are.And if i can get one from anywhere else other than the...
  10. handy andy

    Handbrake cables

    Thanks fella.Just ordered mine should be here tomo am.
  11. handy andy

    Handbrake cables

    Good shout on the return spring upgrade...Do you have the part numbers for the Sharan springs and approx cost fella? Andy
  12. handy andy

    FMIC Vs SMIC!

    Hi Do you have any photo's or links to where you got the inter cooler etc from? Easy install??? Cheers Andy
  13. handy andy

    autosparks

    Hi, I use a good one from time to time.He's based in Derby.Where are you fella? Pm me and i'll send you his number. Andy
  14. handy andy

    thermostat ?

    Danny Got it from TPS as recomended.Seemed expensive £26 ish +the dreaded VAT.That is a good price you where quoted...I should buy a couple to keep in stock fella.
  15. handy andy

    thermostat ?

    Just done both..CTS and the thermostat.As it was doing the same as yours. I thought i would try the CTS first as it was the eisier of the two to replace.After a couple of days driving the car after replacing the result was...The needle was a little more stable,as it was going upto about 80...
  16. handy andy

    Code reader...Which one?

    Thanks for the info' fella. How are you getting on with it?
  17. handy andy

    Code reader...Which one?

    Thanks Dave.. Anyone got any more info' on options,price and who from? Andy
  18. handy andy

    Code reader...Which one?

    I'm sure this will have been asked before?? But which Code Reader is a good/accurate and reliable one to purchase,also where's the best place to get one,oh and estimated cost? Heard bad things about the cheap ones on Ebay. cheers.
  19. handy andy

    Thermostat change.

    Thanks for all the advice guys... I managed to get it done last night without doing anything with the alternator..Just a couple of extensions on the ratchet! Once all back together,i let it run upto 90 on the guage then took it for a short run and back into the garage. This morning topped...
  20. handy andy

    Thermostat change.

    Just had a quick look and WOW that bottom bolt on the plastic housing looks tight!!!! Can it be done without removing the alternator or anything else???Any tips? Great design that?!?!?!?