Brian,are you able to measure the distance between the centre hub and the wheel arch,on your vehicle please.
Do you know the 'before' measurements also?
BenC
Do you know the 'before' measurements also?
BenC
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "wendy and brian" <wendyandbrian7@...> wrote:
>
> Hi ben
>
> The falcon springs come i 1cm length increments( don't know the max length
> you can get them, and also spring dia increments. My local car accessory
> shop sourced them, but they were off the shelf items. The wind is app 2mm
> larger dia in the wind but they still sit in the shock holder ( new standard
> boags) ok. Oh i had to grind one end to have a flat profile.
>
> The ride of the van before these changes( with a camper fitout and much more
> weight 70lit more fuel and70lit of water etc) the suspension arms were
> already over the center line of their travel, ie when hitting a bump they
> were already mostly through the better half of their travel.but now the arm
> is in a position where it still has the best part of its travel at the
> beginning of the bump. Side advantage is far more ground clearance, but
> still it is nut stressing the uni's.
>
> The Nissan rears now make the van sit flat from the side view, and are much
> more compliant over bumps, once again the swing arm is in a better attitude
> to hit a bump. Because i got these from a wrecker and i know they are heavy
> duty but i don't exactly know how hd they are.
>
> From memory front springs $80 ea and rears $20ea and a happier ride and
> stance have made a syncro owner happy.
>
> Oh and one more thing you need toknow about the rears is that the diminished
> spring wind dia is not as much as the syncro spring but it is ok in my
> estimation. They have been on for a few thousand k now with no probs. They
> passed a rego hoist inspection.
>
> Hope to be at valla, so you can look, if you have no rush
>
> brian
>
>
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ben
> Sent: Tuesday, 17 January 2012 9:12 PM
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Springs
>
>
>
>
>
> Brian,I am also interested in the Falcon spring option.
> Were these springs made by a spring manufacturer to those specs?
> How have you found them?Do you also run OME shocks?
> Has it raised the front at all?how much?
> BenC
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com> , "wendy and brian"
> <wendyandbrian7@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi
> >
> > I have just finished putting xd falcon springs on the front ( 1mm larger
> in the spring dia, and 1cm longer than falcon standard. And on the rear i
> have put Nissan gq patrol front springs on the rear( these were after market
> hd spring sourced from wrecker.
> >
> > All up a very cheap way of re springing a heavier than standard camper
> syncro.
> >
> > brian
> >
> >
> >
> > From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Graham Adams
> > Sent: Tuesday, 17 January 2012 11:55 AM
> > To: syncro_t3_australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:syncro_t3_australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Springs
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi David
> > Note with interest your trip starting late April.
> > My wife and I are planning a similar Syncro trip but from Sydney starting
> mid June or July.
> > Itinerary being Alice, Tanami, Kununurra,Mitchel falls,Broome,Perth, home.
> > Opposite way to you so hopefully our paths will cross around Halls creek.
> > Like you, early preparation. OME shockers on order but what springs are
> you using?
> > Suplex springs from J Kampers are the easiest to access (made in germany).
> Any other suggestions?
> > Shwenka from USA is an option or H.R from Go Westy. Can any one help on
> this one?
> > Tried googling Volksland as recently mentioned as a possible source, no
> luck, address anybody?
> >
> > Cheers Graham
> >
> > Sent from Samsung tablet
> >
> > David Beckley <david.beckley@ <mailto:david.beckley%40cdcwa.com.au> >
> wrote:
> >
> > >Hi Guys,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >I am getting a few people saying that they are interested in a WA Syncro
> > >group and I will put together a list of names and contact details and
> post
> > >it in a few days time.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >I live in Mosman Park and get my vehicle serviced at Mosman Park
> Autocare,
> > >which is back under the management of Patrick Hugi who is a really good
> > >factory trained VW mechanic and Syncro owner.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >I just thought that I would see how many people I could find in WA that
> use
> > >their Syncros for camping trips. I am now retired so have lots of time
> for
> > >trips with my wife Louise. We have had the Syncro since new and I am
> still
> > >running the original 14 inch rims although I may have to change to 15
> inch
> > >as it is getting harder to get tyres for 14 inch rims. We have been round
> > >Aus once and are leaving in late April for a four month trip to the
> > >Kimberley region. The van has a pop top and a full camper conversion,
> hence
> > >the rego name.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >There are some good trips east of Esperance that we would like to do
> later
> > >this year or possibly in April/May next year. There is also the Holland
> > >track that might be good fun. For local camping we often go to Hoffman
> Mill
> > >near Harvey. This is a nice place in the forest and only 21/2 hours from
> > >Perth but not challenging for off-road activities although there are
> plenty
> > >of tracks around there.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >My phone number is 9383 4303 and if you are in the area please give me a
> > >call and drop in for a chat; I live at 38A Manning Street, Mosman Park.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Cheers,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Dave
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > _____
> > >
> > >From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > >[mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Philippe Tyack
> > >Sent: Monday, 16 January 2012 8:09 PM
> > >To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > >Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Springs
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Hi Dave ,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >I would be interested in a Wa Syncro group
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Regards
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Philippe - Scarbourgh
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Mobile : 0450059162
> > >
> > >On 16 January 2012 19:18, Greg <greg_navarro95@
> <mailto:greg_navarro95%40yahoo.com> > wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Hi Dave
> > >
> > >I live in Bunbury if your heading down this way drop in to say hello.
> > >
> > >I would be interested in meeting with other WA syncro owners.
> > >
> > >Greg
> > >
> > >--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > ><mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com> , "David Beckley"
> > ><david.beckley@> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Hi Greg,
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Thanks for the info; your report on the front springs is encouraging. I
> am
> > >> going on a four month trip to the Kimberley region returning via the
> > >Tanami
> > >> desert road to Alice Springs and then Alice to Laverton and back to
> Perth.
> > >> We leave in late April and I want to fit some new springs before we go.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> I am keen to meet other Syncro owners in WA and perhaps do a Syncro
> group
> > >> trip some time in the future. I have joined the VW Club of WA but they
> do
> > >> not have many Syncro owners as members. Any WA Syncro owners interested
> in
> > >> forming a local group for trips in WA?
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Dave Beckley
> > >>
> > >> Mosman Park
> > >>
> > >> VW Syncro rego - VW HILTON
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >--
> > >Philippe Tyack
> > >Mobile:+61450059162
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > _____
> > >
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> > >
> > >No virus found in this message.
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> > >
> >
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