Got my '05 last night

[gold79TA]

Question:
What is the earlier comment about tire pressures and "helper" springs about?
I'm in the dark here.

[Mr_GTO]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by gold79TA:
Question:
What is the earlier comment about tire pressures and "helper" springs about?
I'm in the dark here. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


They were installed to help the cars make it across the pond in a safe manner. The problem was that the dopes at the dealer didn't know about the springs or the tire presures.

[Jeff R]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Mr_GTO:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by gold79TA:
Question:
What is the earlier comment about tire pressures and "helper" springs about?
I'm in the dark here. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


They were installed to help the cars make it across the pond in a safe manner. The problem was that the dopes at the dealer didn't know about the springs or the tire presures. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Just to elaborate, they put spacers in the coil springs and pump the tires up to 55-60psi to keep the cars from bouncing too much during shipping. Failure to remove the helpers and deflate the tires to normal pressure would result in excessive tire wear and unsafe car. Some dealerships weren't properly prepping the cars, but I think/hope they have learned by now what to look for. My car had no issues.

[gold79TA]

Thanks for the clarification.
I'll check my car right away.
Since I bought the car at closing they prepped the car after hours so who knows if it got done?