Telf 222 2 Cars Posted October 2, 2018 (edited) As many will be aware I'm in the middle of my GTI restoration. I'm looking to completely replace the front suspension components for new, so shocks,springs, top mounts etc. I've got no intention of saving any of the original parts as they have all covered over 250000 miles Can anybody offer advice about the best place to source the parts from and should I be going for Peugeot parts or are there better options? I'd like to keep it standard but if better quality parts are available I'm happy to go with recommendations Thanks very much Edited October 2, 2018 by Telf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,525 Posted October 2, 2018 Dampers, Bilstein B4 are what I’d buy. Springs are difficult as many of the pattern replacements sit the car far too high. I would (and did) have the originals blasted and powder coated. Top mounts, there are plenty of decent quality aftermarket options, SKF, etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Telf 222 2 Cars Posted October 4, 2018 im right in thinking that original GTi springs where black right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Telf 222 2 Cars Posted October 4, 2018 that was quick- thanks Tom, I thought so- I don't remember my 1.6 back in 1993 having red or yellow springs ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamirGTI 323 Posted October 4, 2018 They're different between the 1.6/1.9 - 1.6 black with red paint markings , 1.9 black with yellow paint markings . D 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Telf 222 2 Cars Posted October 4, 2018 Damir, DO you have a picture? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamirGTI 323 Posted October 4, 2018 Of the 1.6 springs , yes can do an photo , i have them removed and stashed somewhere @ my shed .. 1.9 springs , they're all on my 205's so unfortunately don't have any removed for a comparison/photo . Can't remember what was the difference between the two the overall spring length or the coil thickness ?!? D 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamirGTI 323 Posted October 4, 2018 (edited) http://www.miamistu.co.uk/pug/GB/205F/5/50A50A.HTM A bit confusing ! so can be 2x red or 2x yellow markings for injection 205's ?!? .. though i'm 100% sure i have red (1.6) and yellow (1.9) mark springs on my 205's ... 1.6 was an bog standard/original Ph1 when i bought it . D Edited October 4, 2018 by DamirGTI 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,622 Posted October 4, 2018 yeah my 1.9 had 2 yellow marks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Telf 222 2 Cars Posted October 5, 2018 Im also getting the spare wheel cradle powdered coated- I am right that that was painted the colour of the body (red for me) and not black or silver or something else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 240 3 Cars Posted October 5, 2018 I have a couple of wheel cradles off my cars & they are all body coloured like you say. g 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Telf 222 2 Cars Posted October 5, 2018 Ok thanks Graham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petert 550 Posted October 6, 2018 On 10/5/2018 at 2:14 AM, DamirGTI said: Can't remember what was the difference between the two the overall spring length or the coil thickness ?!? 1.9 springs, from my data: no of active coils 5.5 d 0.5" D 6.22" FL 12.83" love some good imperial data, even for European stuff 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Telf 222 2 Cars Posted October 6, 2018 well I think im going to get mine blasted then powder coated- hence Im trying to get the colour right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barneys66 120 1 Cars Posted October 6, 2018 (edited) Im also getting the spare wheel cradle powdered coated- I am right that that was painted the colour of the body (red for me) and not black or silver or something else? Have you decided to stick with Red..? Edited October 6, 2018 by barneys66 Idiocy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
