Thanks everyone for your advice here, ineteresting backgrounfd there too Simon, thank you.

Had a great chat with OZ 4/4 today too, feeling much more relaxed about it and have a plan of action - involves replacing the springs of course.
Many thanks for your time and advice OZ, really appreciated that πŸ‘πŸ»πŸΎπŸ


Cheers John
2011 4/4 - "Elrond"
2007 Elfin C3 Clubman - β€œGimli”