P38A Which Springs?

O Bife · Apr 15, 2016

I would like to know which spring conversion kit I should go for and which ones to stay clear of.

I've seen the following:

a P38 Air to Coil Conversion Kit on Paddocks for just under £240.00.
Terrafirma TF222HD Conversion Kit Medium Load 1 Inch Lift from Challenger 4x4 for £280.00
P38A ARNOTT COIL SPRING CONVERSION KIT for €422.29

Any suggestions?

tomcat59alan · Apr 15, 2016

My suggestion to you would not get past the censor.

What is wrong with the EAS?

Saint.V8 · Apr 15, 2016

Best spring set????

The rubber ones filled with air made by either Dunlop or Arnott......simples

O Bife · Apr 15, 2016

I would just like to here some opinions regarding spring conversion kits and that's all. The EAS debate is too long in the tooth.

tomcat59alan · Apr 15, 2016

Not from me you won't, best buy a Series.

kurtjohnson10 · Apr 15, 2016

Driving a P38 without air is like trying to fly a plane without wings , the EAS is superb on the P38 if maintained correctly

oakey · Apr 15, 2016

Sorry but I can't help never tried springs

oakey · Apr 15, 2016

tarphenry · Apr 15, 2016

Series or classic

jamesmartin · Apr 15, 2016

O Bife said:
I would like to know which spring conversion kit I should go for and which ones to stay clear of.

I've seen the following:

a P38 Air to Coil Conversion Kit on Paddocks for just under £240.00.

Terrafirma TF222HD Conversion Kit Medium Load 1 Inch Lift from Challenger 4x4 for £280.00

P38A ARNOTT COIL SPRING CONVERSION KIT for €422.29

Any suggestions?

ive fitted several britpart kits theyve been very good ,bearmach wasnt so good ,cant say about your other 2 choices as ive never fitted them

tomcat59alan · Apr 15, 2016

jamesmartin said:
ive fitted several britpart kits theyve been very good ,bearmach wasnt so good ,cant say about your other 2 choices as ive never fitted them

Oh no, if they were meant to be on springs then I'm sure BMW would have offered them as a CHEAP option.

cooltide · Apr 15, 2016

Do terrafirma do a heavy rate?

O Bife · Apr 15, 2016

jamesmartin said:
ive fitted several britpart kits theyve been very good ,bearmach wasnt so good ,cant say about your other 2 choices as ive never fitted them

Thanks James, the first "proper" answer. By what you said I gather the kit from Paddocks is Britpart then. I've heard mixed reports about all things Britpart, but as this item doesn't have "moving" parts I guess they should stand up to the test of time.

cooltide said:
Do terrafirma do a heavy rate?

Yes they do, in fact on the page with the above kit they mention heavy rated ones as an option.

Gmacz · Apr 15, 2016

http://www.mm-4x4.com/range-rover-1995---2002-air-to-coil-spring-conversion-kit-2389-p.asp
This conversion has a few positive mentions online and sellers say ---
"Comfort and ride quality is maintained, we have fitted this kit to many customers Range Rovers - we believe its the best kit on the market."
£324 for the complete kit.

Gmacz · Apr 15, 2016

You can also just get just the springs from the kit, should be a lot cheaper.

cooltide · Apr 15, 2016

Personally I would prefer a heavy rate set up, but I wouldn't be rtv trailing, just muddy tracks and fields. What is lost in traction off road will be gained in handling on the road

Bix · Apr 16, 2016

If you're going down that path make sure the kit you get takes into account the weight that is on the right hand side of the vehicle (fuel tank and tbox if I recall correctly). Otherwise your P38 will sag on the right side. Terrafirma make a lot of accessories for these vehicles, so I'd assume they know what they are doing in that department.

tomcat59alan · Apr 16, 2016

O Bife said:
Thanks James, the first "proper" answer.QUOTE]
For "proper" read an answer that I realy want to hear, not necessarily the most sensible. The properly maintained EAS is far a superior system as has been stated ad nausium.

Gmacz · Apr 16, 2016

That was the first answer to the question set, the rest were just personal opinions.

Grrrrrr · Apr 16, 2016

I actually winced when I saw this thread. I think he got off quite lightly.

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