mcrdave Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 Haven't bought the set yet but I was wondering if anyone knows the best place to get them fitted? Would i need a vw specialist like 'Awesome GTI' near warrington or can any place do it?I visited the said place last weekend, looks quite a professional outfit, anyone else have any dealings with them?Any opinions or recommendations welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petes 16V Sport Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 I ordered some parts from them over the net, shipped and delivered fine style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> as for fitting tho, I wouldnt kno! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris260 Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 I don't live in the North West but have bought a lot of stuff from Awesome in the past, their service is always top quality so i'd expect their fitting to be to. The amount of time they've been around i've never heard anything bad about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGTI Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 where abouts in the northwest are you? It doesnt need to be a VW specialist, fitting springs is an easy job unless the cars quite old and everythings siezed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrdave Posted October 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Hey Dan, I'm in Manchester. The GTi's less than a year old so shouldn't be any probs with seizing parts etc...Still trying to find the best price for the springs, saw some on the german ebay but i'm still a bit dubious about buying from overseas!Anyone know the best (cheapest) place for them?cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montythemole Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Hey Dan, I'm in Manchester. The GTi's less than a year old so shouldn't be any probs with seizing parts etc...Still trying to find the best price for the springs, saw some on the german ebay but i'm still a bit dubious about buying from overseas!Anyone know the best (cheapest) place for them?cheers guys<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I bought my eibachs from a UK ebayer so keep a look out, think I got em for a bargian £40 delivered. As for fitting, most big chains won't fit parts they haven't supplied so try your local independent, they're not a lot of work to fit, and garages have the aid of ramps and air tools etc so should take no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshirt2k Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 You could always buy some spring compressors and do it yourself. They are quite cheap. Hardest part is gettin a spanner to fit the nut inside the top mount.What has everyone else used to undo this? cos it needs to be a thin walled spanner/socket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Used a standard ring spanner on the large top nut, and a smaller spanner on the threaded top section.Easy piesy.Fiorst time I fitted springs and shocks it took about 5 hours because Id not done it before.Took me less than an hour to remove and refit the coiloevrs this last time.Defo try it yourself.Its not difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshirt2k Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 I'm talking about the nut that is recessed into the rubber top mount! Ring spanner? unless the gti is slightly different. It seemed as if VW wanted to to stop people changing susp so they could use a "special tool".I managed to use a socket but prob was the thread was too long a went through the ratchet hole. I think. Was a long time ago now.Someone needs to put up a 'How to' so i can compare notes. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":unsure:" border="0" alt="unsure.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Oh yes lol sorry, thought you ment to remove from the car!Yes, struggled with a socket and a pair of mole grips instead of a ratchet.Think Ross had a special toold for doing it when my coilovers were first fitted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazraz_uk Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 (edited) As far as fitting goes there's a garage called KDM down Atlantic Street in Broadheath/Altrincham they are fairly cheap at £25 an hour last time i had some work done there, give them a call and see what they quote youKDM MotortechUnit 4, Arctic House, Atlantic St, Broadheath, Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 5BN Tel: 0161 928 3777 Edited October 13, 2005 by dazraz_uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshirt2k Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Oh yes lol sorry, thought you ment to remove from the car!Yes, struggled with a socket and a pair of mole grips instead of a ratchet.Think Ross had a special toold for doing it when my coilovers were first fitted?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Exactly what i did, apart from using a vice. Where can we get this tool from, cos it may not be as tight as it was originally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 I dont know, but I have been planning on just getting a longer lenthed socket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshirt2k Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 But you still have to hold the thead/nut at the top otherwise it will spin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Ah yes.Sorry confused.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshirt2k Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Where did Ross get the tool? Is it something we can buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 I used my mates air gun on my Golf as I had the same problem............it cam straight off.Really useful too the air compressor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupo_gaz Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 i just used a vw brake removal tool (long 7mm allen key) and a old spark plug socket to get the gti shock off. easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrdave Posted October 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Cheers for the garage info dazraz, I'll make a note of that for when I get the springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Awesome are spot on for servicing and such... Although if they ask if they are ok to ring you back... dont expect a call back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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