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5/9/2010 0:42:37

virendra

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I heard someone refurbishes the shocks for this car. I have now got all 4 WORKING top ends for the electronic suspension but was told 2 of the struts may be seized and one has its gear broken.

I had ordered one new strut from EUROSPARES a while ago but it seems to be a straight one with no provision for being adjustable.

Needed the car on the road so just went ahead and instaleld it.

Wonder if someone has any contacts for used ones or a co that repairs them.

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5/9/2010 9:16:43

nigw

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http://web.onetel.net.uk/~davidaskew/maserati/ - David does replacements and refurb.

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5/9/2010 10:30:46

boomerang

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Did a perfect refurb for my adjustable shock ones!
Don't know if he can refurb the adjusters itselve though.
In the USA someone does.
Will try to look it up.

5/9/2010 10:40:41

boomerang

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Here it is: http://captainzcnc.com/

Good luck.

5/9/2010 14:35:46

miket

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Try here : http://www.hillengineering.co.uk/catalog/suspension-items-actuator-gears-c-47_53.html?osCsid=a064935e266601f918f4d6ca6bd451c8
for a replacement gear if you have the shock off the car already, is the shaft moving freely even though the gear has broken?

6/9/2010 13:14:36

virendra

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tks guys this is v v useful to get the car in concours condition.

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Ferrari F360 F1 2002,F355 96 Manual
M Benz C-240 2005
VW R32 06 Manual

8/9/2010 1:36:15

virendra

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does anyone have access to the relevant page on a workshop manual that may show some sort of a bench test for the actuators using a multimeter or 12v Dc power on a bench. Tks

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Maserati 3200 GT 2000 (auto)
Ferrari F360 F1 2002,F355 96 Manual
M Benz C-240 2005
VW R32 06 Manual

8/9/2010 10:03:36

white noise

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I have checked the workshop manual and can find no such data. My understanding is that the SD2 tester fully diagnoses actuator issues, which has failed and what the failure condition is. Physical inspection will tell you if the plastic gearing has failed. This is a common failure which can be repaired as per boomerang's post. I have had a failure that was due to an electical fault in the actuator - not sure if this can be fixed as mine was replaced under warranty.

9/9/2010 5:46:26

GDL

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Just had my front ones refurbed by Bilstein UK.
(Actually expecting them back today)

Full refurb £80+vat each
takes about 2 weeks door to door.

Spoke to them yesterday and they confirmed they had done a full refurb and the adjustment all worked fine.

Will post more when I get them back.

Cheers

Gordon

Their details are:
Bilstein Suspension, Unit 3, Swannington Road, Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, LE9 6TU.
Tel: 01455 283407

< Message edited by GDL -- 9/9/2010 6:00:33 >

9/9/2010 14:27:40

virendra

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this is excelent. I am sure I can package mine off to them for a refurbishment. Just need to find the one rear adjustable first as one of my rear shocks is a fixed one.

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Virendra
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Maserati 3200 GT 2000 (auto)
Ferrari F360 F1 2002,F355 96 Manual
M Benz C-240 2005
VW R32 06 Manual

10/9/2010 22:01:13

GDL

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They actually came today

Wouldn't recognise them given how grotty they looked when sent.

New splines / cogs or whatever on the top (and they turn soooo easily)

The scratches on the bottom were there when sent

Can't wait to get them on the car and get rid of the dreaded ERROR
Imagine it - no warning lights at all!

And all for £80 each + vat (including the return postage)

struggling to get the pictures in the post - think I uploaded them ok, but can't see them :(

11/9/2010 1:32:00

virendra

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good luck. that is great news. Nothing like driving a great Italian car when everything works.

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Hong Kong
Maserati 3200 GT 2000 (auto)
Ferrari F360 F1 2002,F355 96 Manual
M Benz C-240 2005
VW R32 06 Manual

19/9/2010 12:38:20

Dannyk

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Since: 12/8/2008
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Hi GDL,

Thanks for sharing this information. Could you please also post address + name of the guy who helped you at Bilstein UK?

Thanks!

24/9/2010 10:58:34

GDL

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quote:

Their details are:
Bilstein Suspension, Unit 3, Swannington Road, Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, LE9 6TU.
Tel: 01455 283407

Can't remember the chap's name I'm afraid, but on the occasions I rang I always got someone helpful.

To correct my previous post the cost was +carriage not including carriage as I stated.
So with VAT the total cost was £202 and change.

They are being fitted today so I'll let you know how they feel.

Cheers

Gordon

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