CLASSIC RENAULT FUEGO

Westair · Joined: 12 Apr 2007 Posts: 169 Location: Australia

How do you go in Argentina and Europe for front shock absorbers?

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Fuego Turbo · Joined: 30 Mar 2008 Posts: 9 Location: Netherlands

Hello Westair,

In the Netherlands you can buy the shock absorbers at any place.
But mounting them is the biggest problem. You need a special Renault tool to change the shock absorbers. I own this equipment. And somewhere i have a reference number of this Renault tool. If you want i can scan an orignal document about that.

Kind greetings

Enrico
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Westair · Joined: 12 Apr 2007 Posts: 169 Location: Australia

That would be great-.
No one seems to stock front shocks anymore- do you have idea on price?
Euros will do.

While we can get most parts in Australia things like power steering seals seem almost impossible and some have been unsuccessfully modifying some Ford products.

Perhaps I should have a section for parts from Europe or Argentina

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Ale_Max · Joined: 26 Mar 2008 Posts: 24 Location: Argentina

In argentina you can buy shock absorbers at any car suspention shop, the price for two a pair are about USD 60, and if you want to change by yourself you will need a spring press, is not difficult but require very much patience.

Spring Press

I heard some guys in the Fuego Club that use Renault 18 shock absorbers, but I dont know if are there Ranault 18 in Australia

I have an extra pair of front shock absorbers because 6 month ago I buy 4 custom shock absorbers. It's a shame you are so far from argentina Confused

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admin · Site Admin Joined: 12 Apr 2007 Posts: 24

Yes freight by sea mail from here to Argentina is around $AD80 up to 20kg
Airmail is around $AUD180.

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Ale_Max · Joined: 26 Mar 2008 Posts: 24 Location: Argentina

Westair,

Why don´t you try contact Tomas from Spain Fuego Club? Maybe is more cheaper the freight from Europe to Australia!

fuegoclub@eresmas.com

Regards
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Westair · Joined: 12 Apr 2007 Posts: 169 Location: Australia

Thanks for that- don't need any at moment but looking for sources for members in future.

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InSaNeBoY · Joined: 27 Apr 2008 Posts: 34

I know KYB makes GR2s for the Fuego, I can get those here in the US...
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Westair · Joined: 12 Apr 2007 Posts: 169 Location: Australia

renman · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 5:39 pm Post subject:

You know that normal spring compressors WILL NOT work successfully.
FuegoTurbo is absolutely correct, and normal after market type compressors are just too big and clumsy.
We have tried them unsuccessfully, but were able to borrow some factory ones from the RCCQ. Still difficult to use, but very good and not dangerous Cool

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