what struts will fit v6 97 reg?

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what struts will fit v6 97 reg?

by BazV6er » Fri Oct 09, 2009 1:03 pm

does anyone know if there are any other dampers/shock absorbers that will fit for a calibra v6 as a few mths ago i lowered the car because i broke a coil spring on the drivers side . and now my ride is a bit uncomfortable as the shocks seem to be wearing slowly

basically ive been told that cavalier struts will fit as well as astra mk3 (not 100% sure ) vectra wont be the same

ive been looking on ebay and for some struts for my car (which are uprated ones £120 ebay) but im looking elsewhere on other forums etc as i just cant afford to buy a full kit so i thought if i was lucky to get some uprated struts , i should be able to use the springs that have given me the 40mm drop.
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Re: what struts will fit v6 97 reg?

by Callyman » Fri Oct 09, 2009 2:14 pm

Baz, you dont have to change the struts as the front uses cartridge shocks that fit inside the struts.
Basically you remove the strut, compress the spring, take off the top nut and undo the retaining nut that screws into the strut leg.
Jack the front up (under the body not the wishbone), then lift up the plastic cover over the shock and you will see a thin looking nut screwed into the leg, that is whats holding the shock inside. Simples (squeek)
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Re: what struts will fit v6 97 reg?

by Mark1 » Fri Oct 09, 2009 2:23 pm

Baz don't buy secondhand shocks as never know what your buying.

have look here http://www.tuning.co.uk/vauxshop/ they are only £49 each and much better bet than secondhand.
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Re: what struts will fit v6 97 reg?

by calibra_16v » Fri Oct 09, 2009 2:26 pm

callyman wrote:Baz, you dont have to change the struts as the front uses cartridge shocks that fit inside the struts.
Basically you remove the strut, compress the spring, take off the top nut and undo the retaining nut that screws into the strut leg.
Jack the front up (under the body not the wishbone), then lift up the plastic cover over the shock and you will see a thin looking nut screwed into the leg, that is whats holding the shock inside. Simples (squeek)


is this what you mean mate http://www.shockwarehouse.com/pdf/gr2_cartridge.pdf
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Re: what struts will fit v6 97 reg?

by BazV6er » Fri Oct 09, 2009 2:45 pm

thats what i was saying mark , on ebay brand new from germany i think it was £120 for 4 shocks
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Re: what struts will fit v6 97 reg?

by BazV6er » Fri Oct 09, 2009 2:46 pm

callyman wrote:Baz, you dont have to change the struts as the front uses cartridge shocks that fit inside the struts.
Basically you remove the strut, compress the spring, take off the top nut and undo the retaining nut that screws into the strut leg.
Jack the front up (under the body not the wishbone), then lift up the plastic cover over the shock and you will see a thin looking nut screwed into the leg, that is whats holding the shock inside. Simples (squeek)


that sounds quite simple lol , but when ive got the stuff when money allowes i will get mr a to help me as he fitted me springs
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Re: what struts will fit v6 97 reg?

by RobbieV » Fri Oct 09, 2009 2:49 pm

Did tell you that you would be better off with a complete suspension kit :roll:
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Re: what struts will fit v6 97 reg?

by BazV6er » Fri Oct 09, 2009 2:52 pm

yh i know mate , but me being me lol took the easier option hehe.. especially as at the time it was a week b4 castle combe and i needed a quick fix

i mean it handles pretty well but sort of bobbles up and down on eneven roads (ask tina lol she was trying to drink something the other night and at one point she just stretched her arm out and the drink kept jumping with motion of car lol.
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Re: what struts will fit v6 97 reg?

by RobbieV » Fri Oct 09, 2009 3:05 pm

You can get a GMax -40mm suspension kit as fitted to mine for around 190 quid, start saving.
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Re: what struts will fit v6 97 reg?

by BazV6er » Fri Oct 09, 2009 3:33 pm

so if it turns out i just go for the stuts , does this mean i have to buy just the middle insert bits or what?

or failing that maybe i will look around for a kit
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Re: what struts will fit v6 97 reg?

by RobbieV » Fri Oct 09, 2009 3:36 pm

Baz you will be better of buying a complete suspension kit (shocks+springs).
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Re: what struts will fit v6 97 reg?

by v6 steve » Fri Oct 09, 2009 5:41 pm

Baz iv got Billy's on the Drain we have bought 4 or 5 sets now from online there only £180 or there abouts. Dont buy secound hand or cheap jap ones it'll cost you more in the long run.
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Re: what struts will fit v6 97 reg?

by BazV6er » Fri Oct 09, 2009 8:34 pm

yeah i think thats what im gonna do , see what ones are in my pricerange and over a period when i can afford them
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Re: what struts will fit v6 97 reg?

by BazV6er » Fri Oct 09, 2009 8:59 pm

i know ive only just sort of looking around at what i can get and have come across these:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-Calibra- ... _568wt_939

cant see any gmax/bilstein kits for under £200
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Re: what struts will fit v6 97 reg?

by MJ » Fri Oct 09, 2009 9:20 pm

you havent got a 2.0 calibra baz!

and dont just buy the cheapest crappiest make you can find, thats false economy as you'll be changing them again in no time!
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