4200 damper

[CatmanV2]

Turns out I need one. Do I recall someone saying that they could be re-furbed? This sounds a more appealing option right now.
Cheers
C


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[safrane]

Was it David Askews?

 

[ENZ525]

Turns out I need one. Do I recall someone saying that they could be re-furbed? This sounds a more appealing option right now.
Cheers
C


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If they are Bilstein, C ( and I have no idea if they are or not ),
I believe this is the place you need... around £80 a corner...
I have not used them (yet), but I managed to get hold of a set of 550 dampers,
that I will get refurbed at some point and keep as spares, so did some research a while back.
ThyssenKrupp Bilstein Tuning UK - Technical Centre UK for Special Projects
UNIT 3, Swannington Road, Broughton Astley, Leicester
Leicestershire LE9 6TU
United Kingdom
Tel.: +44 1455288410
Fax.: +44 1455283301

 

[mjheathcote]

Thought they where SACH dampers when skyhook, and Bilstein when non-skyhook, although I believe all UK market cars are skyhook, so SACH.

 

[davy83]

I had both my rear shocks refurbished by David Askew, i think around £100 great job looked great and works well.

 

[CatmanV2]

I had both my rear shocks refurbished by David Askew, i think around £100 great job looked great and works well.

Was that Skyhook, Davy?

(Just realised that's a stupid question, if all UK cars are Skyhook)

Does he do an exchange, I wonder. I'll call him when I get back to the UK

C

 

[alfatwo]

I had mine from David too, great price.....Bilstein adjustables (Skyhook) on both the 3200 and 4200

Dave

 

[CatmanV2]

Awesome, thanks, Dave. I've pinged him an email.

£750 new was the last thing I wanted
C

 

[alfatwo]

I think I payed £120 plus the old unit in exchange....

Dave

 

[mjheathcote]

I had mine from David too, great price.....Bilstein adjustables (Skyhook) on both the 3200 and 4200

Dave

Sorry Dave, the 4200 Skyhook suspension is SACH not Bilstein.
Not too sure on the 3200, Maserati also used the term Skyhook but it's not the same I believe.

A little explanation here:

http://www.maserati-alfieri.co.uk/alfieri43.htm

and by SACH themselves:

http://www.zf.com/media/media/docum...F_Sachs_Product_Information_PC_D_en_ebook.pdf

 

[davy83]

Was that Skyhook, Davy?

(Just realised that's a stupid question, if all UK cars are Skyhook)

Does he do an exchange, I wonder. I'll call him when I get back to the UK

C

Well the 3200 has adjustable shocks (Bilstein I think) there is a Ferrari motor on the top of them. I am sure these are not the skyhook units. However be sure that is what you have as there is a lot of confusion over these systems.

 

[CatmanV2]

Well the 3200 has adjustable shocks (Bilstein I think) there is a Ferrari motor on the top of them. I am sure these are not the skyhook units. However be sure that is what you have as there is a lot of confusion over these systems.

Ahh David will know. I assumed you were on a 4200

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[CatmanV2]

Confirmed with David, £120 a side, as an exchange.

Sounds like a no-brainer to me.

Anyone know if these are hard to swap?

C

 

[MAF260]

Confirmed with David, £120 a side, as an exchange.

Sounds like a no-brainer to me.

Anyone know if these are hard to swap?

C

I changed the rear shocks on my old 3200. It's a job a competent amateur can do, but is time consuming and can be a bit fiddly. The whole boot carpet etc. needs to come out and then you needs hands/arms like Mr Tickle combined with Inspector Gadget to get to the bolts. Make sure you don't shear off the Skyhook actuators as well!

 

[CatmanV2]

Cheers, MAF.

Sounds like a job for Felice or Andy, then.

C

 

[alfatwo]

I did mine a couple of months ago,the hardest part ...except for refitting the wire clips that hold the skyhook actuators in place was the refitting of the boot trim panels,the mouldings are so riged!

Have fun..

Dave

 

[CatmanV2]

That I've had loads of practice in. I may do some prep for Felice as well. It turns out I'm in the market for new rear discs and pads about the same time, so nice to keep the costs down a bit.

C