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On 27/07/2009, at 10:48 AM, "Erik Hoflinger" <erikhoeflinger@hotmail.com> wrote:
Hi Hartmut, My syncro sits at around 80cms also with stock springs. Have read that the seikel springs only lift the car by 1cm over stock. I suppose the big difference is once it's loaded and I have a very empty ex-telstra syncro undergoing a camper conversion.
Thanks for offering a camp spot I would definately call in. Actually going to brisbane to have custom veedub fit a 2.5 subaru engine in my syncro. Had thought to do it myself but time is money and my syncro project although on track is rather enormous with a tight deadline.
Martin, The option of placing a spare wheel carrier on the front of a bullbar is appealing but as you say restricting airflow is an issue. I consider a bullbar a necessity when traveling through oz so It is something I've been searching for. Do you have an alloy bullbar and what is the impact on approach angle? erik
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com, "Erik Hoflinger" <erikhoeflinger@ ...> wrote:
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> Hey Hartmut, I understand the spring rate is almost double of stock springs. I'd imagine axle articulation was affected negatively?
>
> Did you ever measure how much lift you gained over stock and which shock absorbers are you running with them?
>
> I have got a set of 6 23 degree cv's enroute as I plan to lift the car with or without seikel springs.
> I'm located in adelaide. Let me know if/when your seikel springs become available.I may be up your way in august. Definately be interested in buying them. I've also been informed Bernd Jaeger has exclusive rights to sell seikel springs. I find many of his prices less than competitive though.
>
> Ken, as much as I'd like to use the front tire carrier I will have to buy one for the rear as the tires I'm fitting are at the upper limit 74.4cm. Reason being I have a 6.166 gear ratio and tires of this size will bring my gearing back to stock again the way I like it.
>
> Will try some of the links posted up. I do like wheel carriers available from syncro-hospital. Think I'll wait for some other bits to arrive first though as I have syncro parts from 3 countries floating somewhere in the ocean towards oz though I hadn't thought to pack a wheel carrier in with the transaxles.
>
> Thanks,
> erik
>
>
> > Eric, I might add also that it is imperative to also instal 23 degr. Tilt
> > angle VCs [only six of them though as the outer fronts do have them
> > installed ex worx]. I have replaced one yesterday [rear outer] which was
> > completely worn out right at the end of the groove. Also you have to be
> > aware that the shock travel could be too little and would have to be
> > replaced also. All in all a tall order....... ...Hartmut
> >
> >
> >
> > From: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
> > [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Ken Garratt
> > Sent: Thursday, 16 July 2009 8:00 PM
> > To: syncro_t3_australia @yahoogroups. com
> > Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Wheel carriers,springs
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Gday Erik,
> >
> > Forget a rear wheel carrier .... not available locally, difficult to decide
> > which OS one is best, very expensive to import.
> >
> > Simplest, easiest and cheapest option is to use a 15" tyre that fits
> > underneath, like the BFG T/A 215 75 R15. That at least uses up the best
> > space, out of sight, out of mind and keeps the van more balanced and frees
> > up access to your rear door. All good.
> >
> > Hartmut might pipe up here about Seikel springs.
> >
> > Cheers.
> >
> > Ken
> >
> >
> > _____
> >
> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
> > From: erikhoeflinger@
> > Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:18:11 +0000
> > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Wheel carriers,springs
> >
> >
> >
> > Hey syncro owners. Where do I get a swing away wheel carrier to mount on the
> > back of my van in australia? Anyone build their own or adapt one from a
> > different car. Hoping I won't have to buy international again. Also has
> > anyone run a set of seikel springs on their van? opinions would be
> > appreciated. cheers
> >
> >
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