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haggler
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solid front shocks

« on: July 18, 2012, 10:06:04 PM »

Hi i fitted new shocks to the front of my 131 sport when i first got the car on the road in 07 but ever scince the front suspention has been near on solid. every bump you hit vibrates through the car Shocked

. Has anyone else had a problem like this after fitting new shocks Cheers Leighton.


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mirafioriman
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Re: solid front shocks

« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2012, 10:13:41 PM »

Were they the correct fitment? Diesel struts could be harder due to the extra weight of the diesel engine.


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My name is David Hobbs and I currently own: Fiat 130 berlina, Fiat 131 Supermirafiori, Fiat 131 Panorama, Fiat 132 2000, Fiat Argenta, Mercedes 300SEL 6.3, 450 SEL 6.9 a 420 SEL, Citroen Xantia

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Re: solid front shocks

« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2012, 10:19:46 PM »

Hi not sure when i bought them off the net it just said 131 shocks? I would have thought that the coil springs on a diesel would be stronger rather than the struts?


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« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2012, 10:34:19 PM »

The springs could indeed be stronger too but the dampers are likely to be stiffer also. Sounds like they might be the wrong ones to me.

I had Koni adjustables on my 131 and they made the front end very hard too.


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My name is David Hobbs and I currently own: Fiat 130 berlina, Fiat 131 Supermirafiori, Fiat 131 Panorama, Fiat 132 2000, Fiat Argenta, Mercedes 300SEL 6.3, 450 SEL 6.9 a 420 SEL, Citroen Xantia

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Re: solid front shocks

« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2012, 05:02:23 PM »

ahh... the diesel struts... they will not be mount on the 131 first series...
how can i explain... Huh

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at the top where it came into the car... looses 10-15mm
they cant be mounted

when on sunday is summer and not rain... i will take some pictures
so you can see what i mean...


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« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2012, 05:30:45 PM »

Hi thanks for the replys. The shocks i put on it fit the car fine. They dont seem to absorbe the bumps and pot holes. Think i wll get some more shoks and see what happens.


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Re: solid front shocks

« Reply #6 on: July 19, 2012, 05:51:29 PM »

Yes as it's a sport and therefore a series 2 the diesel struts will fit. Were they Fiat or aftermarket parts?


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