16 May 2009, 13:01
Hi Phil,
Have a look at the passenger seat when you get hold of the car - you might find the leather can get repaired for much less than a new set of seat covers would cost. You also find that the replacement covers aren't ever quite as tight as the originals so if you've got a good original set it's worth hanging onto them.
Definitely the right call to drop the ride height down at the front. Drop Chris Parnham an email (details on club website) and he's the man to talk to about euro-height front springs. I'm not aware of anyone in the UK really changing all the springs - some of the yanks do it but they tend to do that because they get a set of four with the Eibach kit or whatever rather than just getting the lower fronts that they need.
If you're interested in upgrading the suspension, lots of members on here (myself included) have replaced the stock shocks with new Spax units. Fully adjustable and not too expensive (about £280 all in).
I got a set of halogen RHD headlights from Dave Howarth (contact details on DOC site) - he'll send you the complete units, but can also provide the casings without bulbs. I don't know much about getting hold of Xenons for them - other members might. Dave H is also great for completely random parts that you need - he'll sell you them for much less than you'd have to pay for them from DMCH, and less shipping too!
Have you got a shipping agent on board for handling the importing through customs at Southampton?
Cheers
Gez
Have a look at the passenger seat when you get hold of the car - you might find the leather can get repaired for much less than a new set of seat covers would cost. You also find that the replacement covers aren't ever quite as tight as the originals so if you've got a good original set it's worth hanging onto them.
Definitely the right call to drop the ride height down at the front. Drop Chris Parnham an email (details on club website) and he's the man to talk to about euro-height front springs. I'm not aware of anyone in the UK really changing all the springs - some of the yanks do it but they tend to do that because they get a set of four with the Eibach kit or whatever rather than just getting the lower fronts that they need.
If you're interested in upgrading the suspension, lots of members on here (myself included) have replaced the stock shocks with new Spax units. Fully adjustable and not too expensive (about £280 all in).
I got a set of halogen RHD headlights from Dave Howarth (contact details on DOC site) - he'll send you the complete units, but can also provide the casings without bulbs. I don't know much about getting hold of Xenons for them - other members might. Dave H is also great for completely random parts that you need - he'll sell you them for much less than you'd have to pay for them from DMCH, and less shipping too!
Have you got a shipping agent on board for handling the importing through customs at Southampton?
Cheers
Gez
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