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Need some help or advice, and I know this is a personal choice....
Pedders vs Old Man Emu
I'm looking to replace the springs and dampers on my GR/GU Shortie, I don't want to lift it, just replace the sagging original bits, they old, corroded, and about to die. So was going to change both F&R, but here in the UK, I can only get the 2 brands.
Which is the "better"
OME better in my opinion, I've had both and the Pedders were not as good as what my new OME ones are. You will pay more for OME but it's worth it I reckon.
OME in a heart beat. No bad choices there I don't think, have not read a bad thing about Pedders but the OME is fair dinkum top rate gear. You won't know yourself.
Iron Man are available over here mate.
http://westcoastoffroad.co.uk/
Just another option for you.
OME in front of Iron Man without question. they are simply not on the same page fracster, if he can get the OME at a good price then its the winner for sure. No Comparison. IMOQuote:
Originally Posted by fracster
Another vote for OME.....
Ok I'm goin there! I know ya don't want to.........but you should go the OME with 2" lift. Massive improvement overe stock
Yep, go the emu!
I'm with growler too.....do a 2" lift, much better than stock.
Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....
Fair comment mate, just letting him know that "some" other stuff is available over here,nothing like the selection you guys have though.Quote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
Definitely more into the making things lower scene over there than making them taller!!!!!!! LolQuote:
Originally Posted by fracster
I'm also one for OME 2" lift, very happy with my second hand bargains
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Yeah, bit I don`t think we have the monopoly on lowered,chavved, undercar neon lighted,tyre burn out bums in the world. Granted we have our fair share though............:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Clunk
I got a two inch lift on mine, saves me bottoming the rear out going over land.
Nowt wrong with lowered mate, my old mark2 golf gti was lowered, went round corners and roundabouts like a frigging go-kart lol........... but I'm older now, I find it harder to get in and out of low cars...... hence the patrol!!!!! HahahahahaQuote:
Originally Posted by fracster
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*Nostalgia mode on..............I loved my Lancia Integrale,went round corners like a bloody skateboard......*Nostalgia mode offQuote:
Originally Posted by Clunk
Nice..... did you have the full on 16v Turbo or the slightly less manic 8valver?............Quote:
Originally Posted by fracster
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Clunk
The 8 valver, it was slightly quicker to 50 mph than the Evos, but they left it for dead after that. Still a bloody quick car that handled superbly as well.
Got rid when daughter number 1 was born, I think I would have killed myself in that car. Got a Dedra turbo instead, that was no slouch either,very under rated cars.
Mate of mine used to have a 1988 16v turbo but he felt it wasn't quick enough so got an import Nissan Pulsar GTI-R which was stupidly quick lolQuote:
Originally Posted by fracster
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I think we have hijacked the guys thread, sorry dude.
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Its my speciality!!!! Hahahahaha........... I miss my old Rover Sd1, thirsty rust bucket that it was, it just kept going and going and going.... well until I killed the auto that is HahahahahaQuote:
Originally Posted by fracster
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No Problems Hijacking here :)Quote:
Originally Posted by fracster
And it's really great to have the opinion of so many forum members - thanks all.
OME wins! With a tie for second between Ironman and Pedders.
And if I'm replacing Springs and Dampers - should I replace all the rubber bushes with Poly ?
good Choice mate
No definitely NOT.
Leave teh Nissan Rubber bushes right where they are and replace them on a Needs basis with new quality Nissan Rubber bushes. Poly bushes are Junk and noisy and they tear out quickly.
The poly is too hard, and cracks very quickly under constant articulation, when offroading.
If you are only driving around the roads, with the occasional bush track, they would be OK.
Mic