corsa_nation
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when they go down (i'm assuming you can just pump it back up) - what can you re-inflate them with?
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B3KAN
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Its fluid not air 
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Dean_W
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You need a hydrolastic pump to pump the fluid back in and to correct pressure.
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Bobber123
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ive done this before and fluid went everywhere! i dont see why that cant use springs n dampers like every other car..
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corsa_nation
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quote:
Originally posted by B3KAN
Its fluid not air
I know its fluid! sorry for being a bit vague. one side is slightly more down than the other
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Dean_W
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Shouldn't go dippy like that I don't think. The fluid should level itself.
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Robin
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quote:
Originally posted by Bobber123
ive done this before and fluid went everywhere! i dont see why that cant use springs n dampers like every other car..
Because Hydrolastic suspension was cheaper to produce and the ride quality was better, they also didn't have to change the spring rates for different engine/trim levels as the hydrolastic sorted itself out.
It's a VERY good system TBH, ask anyone who has an MGF, or races Metros, or Minis.
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Bobber123
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it is a great idea yes, but its not very practical, it probably would be if every car used this form of suspention, well thats just my opinion anyway
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Dean_W
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Originally posted by Bobber123
but its not very practical
Why not?
My GTI had them put independantly and handled pretty well 
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Robin
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It's so impractical that it served the UK car industry for over 50 years 
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Bobber123
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i just mean there the only car to have it, maybee they thought it was going to take off and more manufacturers was going to use this system, i know the citroen bx used a fluid type suspention but i cant think of many more cars that use it?
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Dean_W
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Doesn't mean it's impractical though.
It would be impractical if it didn't do the job....which it does.
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Bobber123
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thats true... ill shut up now
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Dean_W
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Although I agree that a lot of places don't really know what to do with it whens it busted and don't have the pumps and stuff to use......which is a bit of a pain in the arse.
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ainsley_brader
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quote:
Originally posted by Bobber123
i just mean there the only car to have it, maybee they thought it was going to take off and more manufacturers was going to use this system, i know the citroen bx used a fluid type suspention but i cant think of many more cars that use it?
Rolls royce also!
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ainsley_brader
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Originally posted by Dean_W
Although I agree that a lot of places don't really know what to do with it whens it busted and don't have the pumps and stuff to use......which is a bit of a pain in the arse.
little call for it is the biggest reason tbh. Why spend money on a piece of obsolete machinery. I've needed a hydrolastic pump twice in six years at work!
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Bonney
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Also can be lowered on the cheap, Just let some fluid out as a lad around the corner from me did
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