Thread: Coils back to E.A.S.

Good luck with it... a PITA to keep working. I'm looking for a 94 LSE for my wife so if I get one I'll be taking the bags out and correct coil shock combo will go in. You may be in luck with some spares.
Tony

I agree with Tony. I have converted a few to coils over the years, and apart from the dissappointment in having to remove a very useful , unique and unfortunately sometimes unreliable part of the Rangie, the ride is actually improved a lot if you use decent shocks,(Bilsteins, Koni, DeCarbon) and good quality sensible rate springs. I don't have any airbags in my LSE, rides fantastically with the bilsteins and coils

JC

Originally Posted by Rangier Rover

I'm looking for a 94 LSE for my wife Tony

Send me some photos of your wife and I'll give it some thought...

But seriously...I know that i am getting rid of something that requires almost zero maintenance and reinstalling something potentially troublesome, but as well as being a bit of a gadget junkie, I really like the idea of the EAS so am prepared to give it a go. Nothing easier than pulling it out again and reverting to coils should it prove too frustrating. Please do keep me in mind for any EAS bits that need a home. Also will be putting some Bilsteins in place of the Monroe junk.
Pete

Originally Posted by POD

Send me some photos of your wife and I'll give it some thought...

But seriously...I know that i am getting rid of something that requires almost zero maintenance and reinstalling something potentially troublesome, but as well as being a bit of a gadget junkie, I really like the idea of the EAS so am prepared to give it a go. Nothing easier than pulling it out again and reverting to coils should it prove too frustrating. Please do keep me in mind for any EAS bits that need a home. Also will be putting some Bilsteins in place of the Monroe junk.Pete

Best thing to do!!

JC

I have a 94 EAS Vogue Se manual still back in the UK and there is no way I would remove the airbags and fit coils as it seems such a waste! It has been almost faultless in my ownership of the car (only thing that had to be changed was the tank pressure sensor)

Good luck with it!!!

Rgds
Pete

Originally Posted by POD

Send me some photos of your wife and I'll give it some thought...

But seriously...I know that i am getting rid of something that requires almost zero maintenance and reinstalling something potentially troublesome, but as well as being a bit of a gadget junkie, I really like the idea of the EAS so am prepared to give it a go. Nothing easier than pulling it out again and reverting to coils should it prove too frustrating. Please do keep me in mind for any EAS bits that need a home. Also will be putting some Bilsteins in place of the Monroe junk.
Pete

Hmmm get rid off wife (Blonde one and is a plumber by trade and a teacher) for a LSE. May be cheaper for me to get the LSE

No wories on the left overs if I can find A LSE.

Off topic.... But I have a spare 300 tdi and R380 and a Disco to part out I think a Coil 94 LSE soft dash with Diffs lowered and Disco runing gear would make a good daily driver for my wife

I had Rangies for years and well sorted coil shocks Ride way better than the bags and so reliable. I weigh the front and rear when loaded less under carriage and get set up to suit.

You are one crazy man puting E.A.S back in.

In time you will change back

Tony

Well done POD, I salute you.

I never got around to doing that in my 94 soft dash classic, but I thought about it every day. Previous owner had converted to coils. It rode really well, but I always felt a bit ripped off. I too am a gadget man and fully understand your plight.

I Bought a P38 instead.

I may have a few bits and pieces lying around, let me know as and when you need bits.

I also recommend an overhaul of the vavle block. You can get a kit containg all necessary o rings and instructions from Rover Renovations for about $30

www.rover-renovations.com

Its easy to do and gives you another 10years out of your block.

Cheers
Dave

Originally Posted by adm333

Well done POD, I salute you.

I never got around to doing that in my 94 soft dash classic, but I thought about it every day. Previous owner had converted to coils. It rode really well, but I always felt a bit ripped off. I too am a gadget man and fully understand your plight.

I Bought a P38 instead.

I may have a few bits and pieces lying around, let me know as and when you need bits.

I also recommend an overhaul of the vavle block. You can get a kit containg all necessary o rings and instructions from Rover Renovations for about $30

www.rover-renovations.com

Its easy to do and gives you another 10years out of your block.

Cheers
Dave

Dave, that is a great tip on the valve block- thank you very much. Can't seem to do very much with these things for thirty bucks so will definitely go ahead with that.
I strongly suspect that I will need at least one height sensor, so will be in touch once i have had some diagnostics run over the thing.
I'm still waiting on the compressor bearing- it's a variation on a very common bearing, this one has a small I.D. to suit the shaft of the compressor motor. Was supposed to come in today but no go. I hate being delayed on a project once I've got a bee in my bonnet.