The 'E' Type Forum

GAZ shock absorbers are also available. I have them on the rear of my Series 3 but I believe they are available for all models. I like them, they are adjustable for rebound and height, meaning I have not had to replace springs and with the adjustment available in Series 3 cars I can adjust the fron...

How can adjusting the shocks change the ride height?

I’m about to embark on the restoration of my S3 hardtop and was looking for information as to how to remove the plexiglass screen, more specifically the chrome moulding that sits in the window seal. I don’t want to launch into just pulling it out for fear of bending/damaging these as they are nearly...

Thanks all, appreciate the great advice provided.
Peter

Thanks Geoff, that’s great information...I’m now starting to understand. Another question, is the boot and glovebox key the same key? At the moment I have a different key for each door, a seperate key for the boot and no key for the glove box. When they left the factory how many different locks/keys...

Thanks Stuart & Geoff, appreciate your feedback. I did do some research prior to posting, and some of the feedback was that it was simpler to purchase new handles as re-chroming appears to be a hit and miss and can alter the thickness making it difficult to refit the locks. It also sounds like I mig...

Hi, first post here. I’m looking at replacing the external door handles on my S3 e type as the chrome has flaked off in areas and the keys are not matched. In looking through the various places that sell the handle as pairs there is a large variation in price. SCparts sells them for over £300 and We...