Mk4 Suspension

[FoZz]

Loctite paste? Did you have the same problem mate? Maybe an issue with cheap bolts?

 

[Damoegan]

I've had no problems with mine.

You can get loctite in either a paste, liquid or even like a string that you wrap round the threads....

 

[PLuKE]

Thinking of coilovers myself, My car has done 68k (PD130 Sport).

So i guess its best to replace the topmounts and bearings while everything is off the car?. As like i have said in my previous post my car makes a banging noise from the rear.

What price would new topmounts and bearings be?. Would i need to do front and rear.

Thanks
Luke

 

[Damoegan]

Top mount bearings are only about £9 each.

 

[PLuKE]

Pretty cheap then.

Are the topmount bearings just for the front?. And just topmounts for the rears?.

Luke

 

[FoZz]

they are just for the front. cheap as chips. my advice would be to get cupra bushes fitted to the front as well, and maybe your ARB bushes replaced while you have it in. Handling and everything will be tight as a drum then. Damo, im getting the bolts looked at tomorrow again, so hopefully they will be put in properly this time...

 

[Gav_Lewis]

Hi, new user here.

Can anyone give me the ARB bush SEAT part number please? I have the number for the wishbone rear bush (the solid Cupra ones 6LL 407 183) I just need the ARB bush. I've searched this thread high and low and can only find powerflex part numbers.

SEAT dealer quoted me £350 to change the wishbone rear bush and ARB bushes at the same . Local Bosch service place only wants £103 for the wishbone bush so I need to price the whole thing and they need the part number.

Thanks all.

Gav

 

[FoZz]

£350!!! hahahahhahahahahhahahahah! Thats a joke... right?

I had my cupra solid front/rear's, top mounts, surface bearings, rear bump stops cut down, and a v-maxx suspension kit fitted for £100. Then i had my ball joints and ARB bushes fitted for £70. The ball joints involve a fair bit of work from what i can tell, but the ARB bushes are pretty straight forward.

 

[Gav_Lewis]

Nah no joke. Parts were about £20 for the wishbone bushes and £47 for the ARB bushes. I'm not sure what the labour rate is but I'm assuming £90 an hour, so say 3hrs and you're at roughly £350 all in.

Really need that part number for the independent garage!

cheers

 

[FoZz]

Here is the contact you need for parts...

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=191165

Very pleasant to deal with, and very quick on processing orders. 100% correct parts every time.

 

[Gav_Lewis]

Thanks dude, I'll give that a shot

 

[FoZz]

well, did you get sorted out in the end?

 

[Gav_Lewis]

Yeah got prices, the guy was very quick.

I want to try and negotiate the dealer down on price (chance in hell maybe?) first before I buy the parts and go to an indie.

Is there any chance of an indie garage screwing it up or is it a simple process (to change wishbone bushes and complete ARB unit)?

Cheers

Gav

 

[FoZz]

I dont think you will be able to negotiate on the price of the parts.

The cupra bushes can be a pain to get in some times, as well as trying to get the old ones out, but an indie garage will be used to changing these.

 

[Gav_Lewis]

Not on the parts, the amount of labour. Surely they should be used to doing these so should charge less than 3hrs. Does the subframe need dropping?

Cheers

 

[FoZz]

i would estimate about an hour or hour and a half for the bushes. no, as far as i know these can be changed without have to take anything else off really. Ball joints however are a different story... lol!

 

[tooly1]

hey ive got a mk4 ibiza 1.2 sx and was woundering what 35-40mm springs and shocks there is out there for it!

searched google etc its not very clear ! and couldnt see any 35mm or 40mm lowering kits!

and also would it be necessary to have a different height drop at the back and the front? because of weight or something like that !

oww and i want them reasonably cheapish £250ish!

 

[FoZz]

No, they are all coilover kits because the suspension types vary quite a lot on them. If i were you i wouldnt bother. im regretting the £450 kit i bought and the low profile tires on my 17" RS4 wheels. You feel every stone on the road, and the road noise is terrible. a 10 mile drive is a chore!

 

[hop2manual42]

i fitted a set of TA Techniks to mine. Most people think they are crap but i have had no problems with mine. using reinforced strut tops on the front and polyurethrane bushes in the subframe, with powerflex reinforcers. for pics see:

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=243946&highlight=red+ibiza+136

 

[tsmithy]

I'm thinking about putting 17 inch wheels on a Ibiza TDI Sport.

I know that 17's came standard on later FR and Cupra cars and was wondering if there were any suspension differences.

I have done some research and some people have said that the ride will be crashy and less comfortable on the 17's.

Is this the case or will the car ride the same as a later fr would?

Thanks