Post #1
Going to purchase a pair as I imagine I may well damage the original ones when removing to fit new dampers. At a guess plastic lighter but more likely to snap?
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 dented_vts
Regular  Location: london Registered: 23 Feb 2010 Posts: 440 Status: Offline |
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 Posted 9th Jun 2010 at 21:09
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foxy6
Regular Location: cumbria Registered: 01 May 2010 Posts: 168 Status: Offline |
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Metal mate. mine had plastic and both snapped, the metal ones i fitted feel more solid and much better imo |
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Posted 9th Jun 2010 at 21:24
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stu
Seasoned Pro  Location: Milton Keynes Registered: 22 Aug 2006 Posts: 5,525 Status: Offline |
Post #3
I was told that the plastic ones are actually stronger than the metal ones, something to do with they way they are moulded?  Not sure how true that is though. You could however go for some of >>these<<.  |
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Posted 9th Jun 2010 at 21:28
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clen666
Seasoned Pro  Location: Co. Durham Registered: 12 Feb 2009 Posts: 2,401 Status: Offline |
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I heard that about the plastic being stronger too, though I havnt compared the two.Just waiting for my shiney ones to arrive  ________________________________________ Team 'unintentional rat look' |
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Posted 9th Jun 2010 at 21:33
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dented_vts
Regular Location: london Registered: 23 Feb 2010 Posts: 440 Status: Offline |
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I just want regular droplinks that will last. |
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Posted 9th Jun 2010 at 23:16
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lotek
Seasoned Pro  Location: Berkshire Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 6,107 Status: Offline |
Post #6
plastics mate. the metal ones are weaker and bend. |
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Posted 9th Jun 2010 at 23:34
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dented_vts
Regular Location: london Registered: 23 Feb 2010 Posts: 440 Status: Offline |
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http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Peugeot_306_2.0_1998/p/Car-Parts/Suspension-and-Steering/Suspension/Anti-Roll-Bar-and-Components/?600735035&1&b6f387de79f00c237af6e9bff49c37207bd1480b&ABALAre those the best value plastic ones to get? |
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Posted 10th Jun 2010 at 00:08
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro  Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #8
Good plastic ones (the fibreglass reinforced ones such as lemforder), are stiffer than the metal ones.Shit plastic ones are the worst of the lot though... ________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 10th Jun 2010 at 00:26
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dented_vts
Regular Location: london Registered: 23 Feb 2010 Posts: 440 Status: Offline |
Post #9
phillipm wrote: Good plastic ones (the fibreglass reinforced ones such as lemforder), are stiffer than the metal ones. Shit plastic ones are the worst of the lot though... Thanks- so plastic it is. Best to get Lemforder or genuine pug with trade discount? |
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Posted 10th Jun 2010 at 00:32
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oecken
Seasoned Pro  Location: Mt Cook, New Zealand Registered: 17 Feb 2009 Posts: 4,751 Status: Offline |
Post #10
Was there not a thread recently comparing all of them? Lemforder seem to be the way to go, new ones being fitted tomorrow il let u know lol________________________________________  Ex-Black 6  - Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary... That's what gets you. |
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Posted 10th Jun 2010 at 00:39
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mabgti
NV motors  Location: Bham tunnel @7400rpm Registered: 28 Aug 2003 Posts: 9,127 Status: Offline |
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plastic lemforder ones are best bet metal ones are shite! phillipm metal ones on the other hand are the dogs danglies! ________________________________________ Team Supercharged Gti-6NV Motorsport Automotive Performance Tuning 0121 448 7515 ECU Remapping/ DPF removal VAG/BMW Diag and Option Coding Peugeot Planet ECU coding/transponder programming etc www.nvmotorsport.com Facebook Page Project S6 |
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Posted 10th Jun 2010 at 01:17
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darrengti
Regular  Location: Exeter Registered: 23 Jan 2007 Posts: 372 Status: Offline |
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I've just ordered some Lemforder ones from ECP too so will let you know when they're on at the weekend. But I did buy them really on the strength of phillipm's comments in another thread, he knows his suspension. |
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Posted 10th Jun 2010 at 01:45
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #13
Yep, if you stick your head under the wheel arch, there it is, it's definately suspension.Now, does anyone know what it's for?  ________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 10th Jun 2010 at 01:49
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cress87
Seasoned Pro  Location: Norwich Registered: 30 Mar 2007 Posts: 11,360 Status: Offline |
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phillipm wrote: Now, does anyone know what it's for? 4 makin ur mota ride reel low so it looks rood. ________________________________________ You feed beefburgers to swans. I may have been speeding Mr Policeman but [a] I live for the 306 and [b] did you see that dog? omfg |
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Posted 10th Jun 2010 at 18:09
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daveyboy
aka Jim Davey  Location: Southampton Registered: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 8,648 Status: Offline |
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cress87 wrote: phillipm wrote: Now, does anyone know what it's for? 4 makin ur mota ride reel low so it attracts fit b*tches. ________________________________________ R H Davey Welding Supplies. I sell new and used welding equipment in the Hampshire area. I take on welding jobs in the evenings, ally casting repairs are one of my specialities but I can weld pretty much anything. PM me with your requirements.Some of my services: (See my for sale threads) Engine mount/chassis repair Solid Beam Mounts BACK IN PRODUCTION Harness bars |
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Posted 10th Jun 2010 at 20:17
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
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daveyboy wrote: cress87 wrote: phillipm wrote: Now, does anyone know what it's for? 4 makin ur mota ride reel low so it attracts fit b*tches when ur cruizin past school ________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 10th Jun 2010 at 20:20
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cress87
Seasoned Pro Location: Norwich Registered: 30 Mar 2007 Posts: 11,360 Status: Offline |
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 ________________________________________ You feed beefburgers to swans. I may have been speeding Mr Policeman but [a] I live for the 306 and [b] did you see that dog? omfg |
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Posted 10th Jun 2010 at 21:33
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adam b
Seasoned Pro  Location: The Nam Registered: 24 Jan 2006 Posts: 12,828 Status: Offline |
Post #18
dented_vts wrote: Going to purchase a pair as I imagine I may well damage the original ones when removing to fit new dampers. At a guess plastic lighter but more likely to snap? Do them up to take them off. Loads easier than undoing them - snap the bolts off ________________________________________ Nothing to see here |
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Posted 10th Jun 2010 at 22:21
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lwgti-6
Senior User  Location: Nottinghamshire Registered: 27 Oct 2008 Posts: 906 Status: Offline |
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After having both, the plastic ones are better and stronger as my metal ones bent slightly lol!________________________________________ EX Bianca 6 owner,Now drives: Octavia vRS |
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Posted 11th Jun 2010 at 04:00
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anderoo
Seasoned Pro  Location: Castle Cary Registered: 05 Oct 2004 Posts: 9,222 Status: Offline |
Post #20
Avoid Quinton Hazell droplinks, they are shit. ________________________________________ Pics of my 6My 6 on Google Video thanks to coxy306Xsi |
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Posted 17th Jun 2010 at 16:29
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anderoo
Seasoned Pro Location: Castle Cary Registered: 05 Oct 2004 Posts: 9,222 Status: Offline |
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Avoid Quinton Hazell droplinks, they are shit. ________________________________________ Pics of my 6My 6 on Google Video thanks to coxy306Xsi |
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Posted 17th Jun 2010 at 16:31
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