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I need a pair of front shocks.I'm struggling to get a pair of 306 ones, will Xsara VTS ones fit?
I can't imagine them being different, but the part numbers are not the same...
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 fox3
Regular  Location: Harrogate Registered: 20 Oct 2008 Posts: 125 Status: Offline |
I'm struggling to get a pair of 306 ones, will Xsara VTS ones fit? I can't imagine them being different, but the part numbers are not the same... |
 Posted 2nd Aug 2012 at 12:30
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eliotrw
Seasoned Pro  Location: Southwark Registered: 18 Jul 2010 Posts: 4,863 Status: Offline |
Post #2
They are different lengths i think.Im certain they arent the same. The springs lower a gti6 25mm for example ________________________________________ Ex- Phase 3 China GTi-6 T-Reg |
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Posted 2nd Aug 2012 at 12:57
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samslow
Regular  Location: leicester Registered: 19 Jul 2010 Posts: 158 Status: Offline |
Post #3
eliotrw wrote: They are different lengths i think. Im certain they arent the same. The springs lower a gti6 25mm for example does that mean they're shorter than 306 ones then? ________________________________________ Diablo Gti6 ph 2 98 |
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Posted 2nd Aug 2012 at 15:08
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eliotrw
Seasoned Pro Location: Southwark Registered: 18 Jul 2010 Posts: 4,863 Status: Offline |
Post #4
http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=121066 Apparently its just the springs actually. Athough i would be following what wleshpug says in that thread and using the shocks that are for a 306. After all, whemn the VTS was released magazines and car reviews at the time seemed to think the 306 handled better. ________________________________________ Ex- Phase 3 China GTi-6 T-Reg |
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Posted 2nd Aug 2012 at 15:16
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jord294
Seasoned Pro  Location: somewhere in north wales Registered: 09 Nov 2009 Posts: 3,096 Status: Offline |
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Rikky has some for sale  ________________________________________ FRESHLY RE-FURBISHED GTI BEAMSFITTING AND LOWERING AVAILABLE. ALL AXLES BUILT USING GENUINE PEUGEOT PARTS IF I'M NOT HERE, IT ONLY MEANS ONE THING.... I'M SOMEWHERE ELSE! |
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Posted 2nd Aug 2012 at 15:43
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fox3
Regular Location: Harrogate Registered: 20 Oct 2008 Posts: 125 Status: Offline |
Post #6
Hmm.It’s an awkward one really, I’ve currently got a mismatched set of old and new / genuine and pattern parts fitted. That I’m not really that fond of. I’d like to fit the Eibach springs I’ve got, and buy some B8’s – but funds are tight at the moment! This also means I’d need to lower the rear to suit, and also change my insurance to a modified policy. This just seemed a more sensible option to keep me going for a month or two, although after suffering a snapped spring, I’d like to fit a pair of new standard springs if I went down the standard shocker route, for peace of mind really. So, I’ve got three options. New pattern parts – Springs and shockers £160ish Buy standard shocks and fit eibach springs - £80, until I save up for the B8’s Or just bite the bullet and get the B8’s - £300!... Decisions, decisions... Anyone know how much genuine Peugeot springs and shocks are? |
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Posted 2nd Aug 2012 at 16:13
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rikky
Forum Pikey  Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,785 Status: Offline |
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i have a set of standard gti6 shockers in my loft if you need them________________________________________ 306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges 306 red '6' 3d-printed badges (old part no 866503) | gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3) winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club] |
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Posted 2nd Aug 2012 at 16:18
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fox3
Regular Location: Harrogate Registered: 20 Oct 2008 Posts: 125 Status: Offline |
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What's the mileage on them Rikky? |
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Posted 2nd Aug 2012 at 16:21
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rikky
Forum Pikey Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,785 Status: Offline |
Post #9
not a clue, bought them off jonnie205 on here about 2 years ago purely to put some lowered springs on but never got round to it! so been hoarding them in my loftalso got a 2nd set of std gti6 shockers which have 144k on them, which i was gonna chuck on my 205 ________________________________________ 306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges 306 red '6' 3d-printed badges (old part no 866503) | gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3) winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club] |
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Posted 2nd Aug 2012 at 16:22
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