I might need to find an excuse to come over and get my alignment checked then!
Do you guys do tyre fitting, balancing etc?
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Do you guys do tyre fitting, balancing etc?
Thank you, I have been toying with the idea of new alloys for ages but then I see posts like this and realise how much I like the devonports they just need a little tweaking to get them to sit spot on.
Hi there. We haven’t got tyre fitting equipment yet. To be honest adding an extra unit I thought would solve our storage problems but the new place is already bulging , not sure where I’ll fit it all.I might need to find an excuse to come over and get my alignment checked then!
Do you guys do tyre fitting, balancing etc?
I dont seem to find enough time to update the forum on our progress, but we will try to improve on this as the new facility comes on board in the new year .
Apart from the constant flow of Transporters which keep us busy most days, this week we have shipped out 4 x Audi RS suspension kits all over the world . Our solutions for fixing the unreliable Audi DRC systems found in most RS Audis are becoming well known Globally . One kit to Iceland for the only RS6 in the country there , One kit to Aspen Colorado , One to Australia and one to Oxford . Not bad in one week.
As Google does its thing, we are seeing lots of other vehicles coming to us for suspension upgrades , This week we did a Porsche track set up for a returning client
a J C W mini for some improved suspension and a steady flow of the Sprinter, Ducato, Crafter, and motorhome dampers too . Its nice to vary the work load a bit !. Our new workshop has been equipped with a suitable Lift to carry all sizes of motorhomes and this is an area that, like transporters needing the CRS touch . The Active shocks we use in a motor home are simply brilliant and whilst motor home clients aren't obsessed with lowering , the handling and comfort improvements are remarkable . We are one of only a few companies in the world that carry stock of the T2 Bay and split screen KONI dampers, we have all 3 types for the T 2 s and we ship these world wide as well.
James Hurley , my son ( Picture below wearing his car ) has been a massive benefit to our business since he moved to UK 1 year ago from our other store in South Africa ( leaving his brother to run that ). A 2 x time "VW challenge" overall championship winner he has skills that even impress me as well as top line suspension knowledge. We are truly delighted to have such skills in house . He will be helping track day and race clients to optimise their cars in the new facility .
Our new ID Buzz is getting all the attention , launched at Busfest this year , very pleasant to drive albeit a bit boring for a race driver .
Our trusty T 28 has gone to a new home , and i hope the KONI importer for UK will appreciate it like we did.
I am on the hunt for a TSI T 6 to neutralise my carbon footprint against the ID Buzz . If i cant find a good one i might look at popping a Petrol engine into a E transporter ABT. That has proved to be a disaster looking at the price these 40 to 50 K vans have dropped to , spotted at 14 to 15 k with low milage . If anyone has the electronic savvy to get the dash on a T6.1 to work with a petrol engine HELP ! please . its the only thing holding me back , I dont want a drag race rev counter mounted on the top of the dash board ha ha
Our biggest News
A New Modular suspension system - "Evo Technik Definition" has been flying out of our workshop for a while now . The factory in Holland have been struggling to keep up with demand but promise to keep the stock flowing.
As we have preached for a long time about "ONE KIT FITS ALL" not working in transporters ! This kit is the answer, made to order for each clients needs.
We have in our arsenal of parts to make these kits so special the following.
4 x different rated front springs
3 x different front Dampers .
4 x Different rated rear springs
1 x Height adjustable rear spring
3 x different rear dampers .
Clients can choose the height they want to be at, we access the weight of the vehicle and then put together a bespoke kit to suit them.
These are the most comfortable kits on the market and whilst they are limited to max 60 mm drops we find most of our clients want sensible lowering , maximum comfort and performance which is exactly what this does. Finished in stealth all black coatings , we are extremely grateful to the KONI factory for developing these specifically for us.
We will be ready to wholesale these kits shortly, so any conversion companies out there looking to expand their offerings and sort the camper sag out please get in touch. This is an important part of any suspension range and represents 75 to 80 % of all kits we do . With heavy back end campers our height adjustable rear spring is specifically designed for these applications and you will definitely not see any collapsed rear springs ( coil bound ) .
Apart from the constant flow of Transporters which keep us busy most days, this week we have shipped out 4 x Audi RS suspension kits all over the world . Our solutions for fixing the unreliable Audi DRC systems found in most RS Audis are becoming well known Globally . One kit to Iceland for the only RS6 in the country there , One kit to Aspen Colorado , One to Australia and one to Oxford . Not bad in one week.
As Google does its thing, we are seeing lots of other vehicles coming to us for suspension upgrades , This week we did a Porsche track set up for a returning client
a J C W mini for some improved suspension and a steady flow of the Sprinter, Ducato, Crafter, and motorhome dampers too . Its nice to vary the work load a bit !. Our new workshop has been equipped with a suitable Lift to carry all sizes of motorhomes and this is an area that, like transporters needing the CRS touch . The Active shocks we use in a motor home are simply brilliant and whilst motor home clients aren't obsessed with lowering , the handling and comfort improvements are remarkable . We are one of only a few companies in the world that carry stock of the T2 Bay and split screen KONI dampers, we have all 3 types for the T 2 s and we ship these world wide as well.
James Hurley , my son ( Picture below wearing his car ) has been a massive benefit to our business since he moved to UK 1 year ago from our other store in South Africa ( leaving his brother to run that ). A 2 x time "VW challenge" overall championship winner he has skills that even impress me as well as top line suspension knowledge. We are truly delighted to have such skills in house . He will be helping track day and race clients to optimise their cars in the new facility .
Our new ID Buzz is getting all the attention , launched at Busfest this year , very pleasant to drive albeit a bit boring for a race driver .
Our trusty T 28 has gone to a new home , and i hope the KONI importer for UK will appreciate it like we did.
I am on the hunt for a TSI T 6 to neutralise my carbon footprint against the ID Buzz . If i cant find a good one i might look at popping a Petrol engine into a E transporter ABT. That has proved to be a disaster looking at the price these 40 to 50 K vans have dropped to , spotted at 14 to 15 k with low milage . If anyone has the electronic savvy to get the dash on a T6.1 to work with a petrol engine HELP ! please . its the only thing holding me back , I dont want a drag race rev counter mounted on the top of the dash board ha ha
Our biggest News
A New Modular suspension system - "Evo Technik Definition" has been flying out of our workshop for a while now . The factory in Holland have been struggling to keep up with demand but promise to keep the stock flowing.
As we have preached for a long time about "ONE KIT FITS ALL" not working in transporters ! This kit is the answer, made to order for each clients needs.
We have in our arsenal of parts to make these kits so special the following.
4 x different rated front springs
3 x different front Dampers .
4 x Different rated rear springs
1 x Height adjustable rear spring
3 x different rear dampers .
Clients can choose the height they want to be at, we access the weight of the vehicle and then put together a bespoke kit to suit them.
These are the most comfortable kits on the market and whilst they are limited to max 60 mm drops we find most of our clients want sensible lowering , maximum comfort and performance which is exactly what this does. Finished in stealth all black coatings , we are extremely grateful to the KONI factory for developing these specifically for us.
We will be ready to wholesale these kits shortly, so any conversion companies out there looking to expand their offerings and sort the camper sag out please get in touch. This is an important part of any suspension range and represents 75 to 80 % of all kits we do . With heavy back end campers our height adjustable rear spring is specifically designed for these applications and you will definitely not see any collapsed rear springs ( coil bound ) .
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Excellent Steve, great info and keep up the good work.
leave it till we have finished decorating , you will be able to take some great pictures on the ramp .I might need to find an excuse to come over and get my alignment checked then!
Do you guys do tyre fitting, balancing etc?
Steve, anything for a Transit Custom campervan? My mate with one spoke to you about his a couple of years back after you'd done my Caravelle, but there was nothing about at the time.
Hi, Koni only make the rears for the transits and i have no idea why no fronts, there must be something about this vehicle that is frightening everyone away ??? Just checked on KW and they only make for the connect new model !! ill keep looking because i get quite a few calls
cheers
steve
Following on from this conversation , i was chatting to Steve from Nankang this morning , he did ( does ) lots of transits but he too said they really struggle with them there simply isnt any thing good that works well , He did say that the B14 kit is available but he doesnt know if its a Bilstein kit or the people who make the transporter B14 ??
I must say... My transit custom is like a new van since I replaced the bump stops. Yes may not have the finesse of some of the VW T6 kits but in my opinion looks good, handles really well... And did not break the bank..
V-Maxx Lowering Suspension Coilover Kit - Ford Transit Custom - Vanstyle
In terms of adjustment I have on softest setting. Had full to the brim with a lot of load and did not go down anything too major. Would say would work well for a camper. 60mm drop at rear and 30mm at front. Didn't get round to Hunter wheel alignment but will do.
@dubber36 DM me if you want some pics of what my van looks like... Know the pics may sting some folks eyes on here! There was a side on one once which raised some eyebrows lol
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Can I ask what size Cross Climate tyres you opted for with a 70 - 75mm drop?I paid CRS a visit at the beginning of June, I was slightly apprehensive about lowering as I was going from a +35mm Kit to coilovers, I was originally going with the STX kit but after a quick chat with Steve I changed my mind and went with the H&R / Koni kit with H&R ARB's.
Now I have done some miles I still can't quiet believe how a fully loaded Cali 4motion (heavy) can ride so well at this height it's just amazing, literally I'm a really happy camper
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Long time , ! I think Koni may have front transit dampers now. , if you still have it , let me have details and let’s see if we can help
Steve
So @CRS Performance something I have been wondering... What's the suspension setup on the new transit custom, cough transporter.... Is it leaf springs at rear? How long you reckon before a system is developed to lower or has it already been done? I know the current custom is limited with regard to the rear leaf springs...
Have you driven the outgoing transit? I found it rises better than my Transporter with Koni Special Actives! How can for manage that with leaf springs? What shocks are they using? It was a stock van. I’m genuinely excited with the partnership just on the fact it might mean a Transporter with a half decent ride. I’m not in the market for swapping yet but even so.
Yes driven and currently drive outgoing transit... It was ok when I got, Def feels like it sticks to corners better since lowering but a few drawbacks. Seems to wear outer tyres, need to get finger out and try hunter wheel alignment. Also even with coilovers at 'softest setting' quite rigid and very little cushion. New setup is totally different on new custom. Got good look at today and some photos. Not sure... Noone was at car show. Lots of exposed wires and connectors doesn't look too clever. Can post pics for you all to have look at. Also basic model looks like you could lose a small kid in the gap. The classic custom vans Def looked awesome!
I havent had the pleasure of getting up close and personal with the new transit , my neighbour has one , ill jump under neath it and look , i will bet it does have coil springs though , it is the more modern way .
We will be in the hands of the Suspension GODS with new developments so my guess is that coil overs will be out first , they are easier to procure than normal shocks as the spring mount bracketry is more difficult to get . There will be some companies launching kits quickly and the companies we use take more time to develop a new part number but generally the results are better .
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