Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
I've re-shuffled the above (and send it out by two boxes!) to broadly be in "per car" boxes. When I finally get the C5 sold the new owner is going to be in for a windfall of accumulated stuff to go with it! Ah well!
You might spot this galvanized sheet is not actually fitted into the trailer, that's the job I was intending to get on with this afternoon= replacing the tongue and groove floorboards with 0.9 mil galv sheet.
A bargain off Facebook marketplace, £34. Discovered it's a fantastic salvage yard selling everything up to and including ex army trucks!
10 minutes away from home.
You might spot this galvanized sheet is not actually fitted into the trailer, that's the job I was intending to get on with this afternoon= replacing the tongue and groove floorboards with 0.9 mil galv sheet.
A bargain off Facebook marketplace, £34. Discovered it's a fantastic salvage yard selling everything up to and including ex army trucks!
10 minutes away from home.
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Hard to convey clearly on a picture quite how green, slimy and dubious looking in terms of strength, the timber has become!
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Excellent! That galvanised sheet has done a great job Matt
The old wood looks to have developed its own ecosystem!

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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
It has been out in all weathers year round since April 2021, with only a quick fence treatment to protect it.
It is actually still strong, but I don't want to ignore it untill I have a failure.
It's also like an ice rink when wet! Lethal!!
It is actually still strong, but I don't want to ignore it untill I have a failure.
It's also like an ice rink when wet! Lethal!!
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Sorry to be clear: the galv is new (to me!) just been the bare wood till todayCitroJim wrote: 31 Jan 2025, 16:26 Excellent! That galvanised sheet has done a great job MattThe old wood looks to have developed its own ecosystem!
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
I used to have an 8 x 4 trailer whose bed had a similar slippery surface. I laid rubber tiles recovered from an old school gym in mine and they worked a treat. No strength in them of course but very grippy in all conditions. The actual bed was made of hardwood planking and was still as good as new when I sold the trailer after 16 years of abuse!! 

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I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Yes, I am wondering how slippery the galv will be too, so might do similar.
I hadn't realised quite how slippery the wood was, nearly went flying when last stood in it!
I hadn't realised quite how slippery the wood was, nearly went flying when last stood in it!

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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Thought that was a photo of Baz merideth thenMattBLancs wrote: 02 Jan 2025, 10:51 Airport run, as mentioned here viewtopic.php?p=825545#p825545
And a couple more frost pictures - washer jets with pretty additions
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Meanwhile, oil continues to drip, drip, drip!
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Nearly there. It is highlighting how out of square or straight the two sides are!!
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Inspired by Mick's recent purchase: viewtopic.php?p=828266#p828266 , I've followed suit!
Will use this for the Blue 308 coolant change. As previously mentioned it's very murky grim stuff in the expansion tank at present. So a drain, flush and new coolant is on the cards.
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Definitely a good buy Matt, I am exceedingly happy with the kit and now have a queue of 5 awaiting bleeding following me stupidly telling SWMBO about it!! 

I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Eight foot seems a long way at the moment!
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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
Yep, 2 3/4" further than I throw my darts 

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Re: Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs
A few pop rivets later, done!