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01-12-2005, 10:02 AM
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Hey just wondering, i have heard a few people say that king springs are illegal?
Can you get them fitted professionaly anywhere so you have the reciepts and get them insured. any help would be awsome
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01-12-2005, 10:39 AM
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Adapt or perish...
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Where'd you hear that?
King Springs have a lifetime warranty, and you find them in most suspension stores.
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01-12-2005, 03:00 PM
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Hey you couldnt give me the details of a few places who sell and fit them
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01-12-2005, 03:07 PM
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01-12-2005, 03:51 PM
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owning V8=having no $$$
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I had set fitted by Beaurepairs(spelling?) no probs..
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01-12-2005, 04:01 PM
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how much for an average set to lower 2-3 inches???
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01-12-2005, 04:20 PM
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Location: Northern Suburbs Melbourne
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How about problems with insurance. I was talking to RACV and they seem to have a problem with lowering a car that has been factory lowered (XR6, Tickford, FPV).??
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01-12-2005, 04:44 PM
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As for cost, springs should only be about $250 for the set (look on ebay), then add 2-3hrs labour ~$200... or do it yourself if you have the right tools, its not that difficult.
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01-12-2005, 04:50 PM
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Just car quoted me $ 3100 for insurance and I got $1900 at RACV. I was a 21yo buying a new BA XR6 and never had insurance before (not even nominated) they were the only company that would insure me at rating 3. But i'll keep them in mind when I get rating 1 for life. |
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01-12-2005, 04:56 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Victoria
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Just Car Insurance are a joke, they advertise as some sort of modified specialist insurer. Yet I have been refused insurance through them, age 30, no claims, no convictions/tickets and minor mods. They stink and are a waste of time. Been with the RACV for years. They insured my AU XR8 with a $8000 after market stereo, no probs!!!
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01-12-2005, 04:24 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Beaumont Hills
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most insurance companies will let you get away with 1 inch lower than stock...
so basically 30mm.. which is Kingspring Lows.. |
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01-12-2005, 04:45 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Victoria
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As long as springs are not cut, they are legal and as long there is at least 1/3 original suspension travel and 10cm ground clearance all cool in VIC.
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01-12-2005, 07:05 PM
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Location: Sthn NSW
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If you cut, heat or otherwise modify the springs in any way you are asking for trouble and should you find it, insurance wont want to know you. If you go lower than legal ride height specs or those specified by your insurance company, they again will not want to know you. Typically it is 100mm of ground clearance, which is usually measured from the muffler as this is the lowest part of the car. Go under that and you're not only running an insurance and roadworthy risk, but you're also more likely to stuff the bottom of your car from it hitting everything taller than a 5c piece. The Golden rule when playing with stuff like this is check with the RTA etc as to what is legal, then check with your insurance co as to what they accept.
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01-12-2005, 10:54 PM
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wats ur premium like?? how old are you??(roughly if ur ashamed :P)
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