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Haimsey

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Registered: 8th May 05
Location: Nottingham Drives: Corsa B
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31st Oct 10 at 16:26

Figured i didnt want my coilovers/rear shocks getting caked up this winter, so made them some socks

Dont quite know if they will work how im imagining it, so its a bit of a test, but ill have to see.
Used a wet suit because i couldnt think of anything that was flexible and strong, plus neoprene is expensive and i could get a wet suit for free from the sailing club

Not sure on whether it will retain water and cause issues or be fine

- either way itll keep the dirt off

I can only drive it and see.

Comments welcome, dont expect a flaming though. (pics taken on BB so wont be too great)

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Liam

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31st Oct 10 at 16:28

Not a bad idea tbf, not sure how long they'd last though? Might be an idea to cable tie them to the shock?

Jon_C

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31st Oct 10 at 16:28

Good idea that

Ellis

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31st Oct 10 at 16:28

Good lad, I've fancied doing this to my coilovers. Threads will no doubt get minced during the winter so it's a good idea

a_j_mair

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31st Oct 10 at 16:29

seems like a decent idea

would imagine they will retain water though which could be an issue

Haimsey

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31st Oct 10 at 16:29

Fronts have velcro to hold the top near the top mount area, velcro all down the side and then vecro at the bottom with a cable tie to stop them riding up past the threads.

Rears have velcro all down the side and a bit round the bottom to stop them riding up past the adjuster. The tops are left loose-ish so the plastic sheath can move up and down still.

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DERV-POWER

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31st Oct 10 at 16:30

might be worth putting some waterproofing stuff on them

Haimsey

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31st Oct 10 at 16:31

quote:
Originally posted by a_j_mair
would imagine they will retain water though which could be an issue

Yeah, not sure about this, yet.
Was talking to a lad at work about it and he said about a wet suit and dry suit

but said dry suits are expensive...

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John

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31st Oct 10 at 16:31

I'd be surprised if they stay in place without being quickly ripped up.

Jambo

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31st Oct 10 at 16:44

WHy not just buy suspension that doesnt need clothing?

Ingham

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31st Oct 10 at 16:46

You're fucked if they come off and get wrapped wrong something.

Corsa_Sport21

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Location: Leven, Fife. Drives : 205 GTi
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31st Oct 10 at 16:48

The Honda boys would love these BTW.

Seriously,you should start making them and sell them on.

Daveskater

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31st Oct 10 at 16:51

quote:
Originally posted by Jonny Ingham
You're fucked if they come off and get wrapped wrong something.

Good point.

I'd have thought they'd get caught between the coils each time the spring compressed also.

Numberwang!

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I like you Dave, you are a man of men

Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle

Look at my pictures

Haimsey

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31st Oct 10 at 16:58

quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
WHy not just buy suspension that doesnt need clothing?

Such as.............

quote:
Originally posted by Jonny Ingham
You're fucked if they come off and get wrapped wrong something.

TBF i cant see that amount of velcro failing on me.

quote:
Originally posted by Daveskater
I'd have thought they'd get caught between the coils each time the spring compressed also.

Well, its quite tight over the surface of the spring when dropped down. It might get compressed between, but cant see it causing any mega issue

Marcy Marc

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Archie

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31st Oct 10 at 16:58

They make shock sock type things for mountain bikes, good idea though!

VegasPhil

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31st Oct 10 at 17:00

Wonder if that would pass an mot

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Haimsey

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31st Oct 10 at 17:00

Yeah, ive got Lizard skins on my front forks.

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Haimsey

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31st Oct 10 at 17:01

quote:
Originally posted by VegasPhil
Wonder if that would pass an mot

Erm

Not due till after winter, in which time, theyd be off

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Archie

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31st Oct 10 at 17:01

Lizard Skins! Couldnt mind the name of them .

BluKoo

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31st Oct 10 at 17:07

Good Idea.

I reckon they should be quite secure & trouble free.

Kurt

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31st Oct 10 at 17:07

quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
The Honda boys would love these BTW.

Seriously,you should start making them and sell them on.

Shut up you prick.

Corsa_Sport21

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31st Oct 10 at 17:08

quote:
Originally posted by Kurt

quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
The Honda boys would love these BTW.

Seriously,you should start making them and sell them on.

Shut up you prick.

So i take it your 1 of the numptys who has them stupid reservoir sock things??

Haimsey

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31st Oct 10 at 17:11

Ive slipped the velcro'd areas to the face not near the wheel so shouldnt catch unless they shift.

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Robin

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31st Oct 10 at 17:11

I am

Brett

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31st Oct 10 at 17:13

Christ

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