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kev131
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« on: January 20, 2011, 07:37:27 PM »
On another thread I previously described some front suspension noises on my Supermirafiori.

I decided that one of the noises (a clonking) is from an aftermarket shock absorber bought new on Ebay for buttons. Consequently I've bought a set of new Fiat 131 Diesel front shocks which I know are favoured for application on the Sport.

I'm wondering should I waste them on the Super or if I was to fit them, could they be too stiff for what is supposed to be a more softly sprung car. Any thoughts?  Smiley
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Kevin Doyle
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« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2011, 07:51:02 PM »
Kevin,

It's not just the absorbers that make the front suspension stiffer on Diesels. That's also the springs. You can easely fit them on your Super. It only makes a little difference.
Perhaps you don't even notice the difference.
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« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2011, 11:30:20 PM »
Can I fit them to a series 1 Huh
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« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2011, 08:24:20 AM »
Quote from: mirafiori76 on January 20, 2011, 07:51:02 PM
Kevin,

It's not just the absorbers that make the front suspension stiffer on Diesels. That's also the springs. You can easely fit them on your Super. It only makes a little difference.
Perhaps you don't even notice the difference.

Ah - Cheers Mike.  Smiley
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« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2011, 08:37:36 AM »
Good luck, Kev  Smiley
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