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12-03-2006, 08:01 AM
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Why would you adjust the rebound yourself? Don't you think Bilstein have the slightest more knowledge than you when it comes to suspension tuning? Top adjustable rebound dampers are highly overrated. It's for people who want to fuck up the ride.
12-03-2006, 08:27 AM
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Proflex, Ohlins etc all have adjustable valving rallyesport. Mainly used for far more exotic requirements than an old Escort though.
Street dampers like Koni's, Spax etc have a degree of playability but not Bilstein. They come pre set Rick. This can be specified if requested, but usully not necessary. (And im talking non coilover too (for escorts))
Street dampers like Koni's, Spax etc have a degree of playability but not Bilstein. They come pre set Rick. This can be specified if requested, but usully not necessary. (And im talking non coilover too (for escorts))
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12-03-2006, 10:10 AM
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And you are saying Rick hasn't a clue? He has given so much advise in this forum - most info many didn't know!
So you are saying we shouldn't take our cars on track because we don't have the slightest idea about anything??
So you are saying we shouldn't take our cars on track because we don't have the slightest idea about anything??
12-03-2006, 01:41 PM
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Rick not sure if they do for the escort but they used to make them for the cossie's and they were very poor, it would be worth checking if they have improved the strength of the strut as they were very bendy 
im looking at changing my suspension in the near future and dont know which ones to get
im looking at changing my suspension in the near future and dont know which ones to get
12-03-2006, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by James Raby
And you are saying Rick hasn't a clue? He has given so much advise in this forum - most info many didn't know!
So you are saying we shouldn't take our cars on track because we don't have the slightest idea about anything??
So you are saying we shouldn't take our cars on track because we don't have the slightest idea about anything??
12-03-2006, 01:47 PM
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The reason i ask is that i have seen some advertised which are top adjustable.
I recently drove a car on koni's and cobra springs. I set them to full soft, and the car rode quite nicely, aborbing pot holes well. On full hard, ride was more bouncy, but did feel a little more responsive. these are two extreme's i realise, but was just to give me an idea.
Tony - people generally associate better handling with stiffer suspension. Id this increased spring rate, or damping, or both?
I recently drove a car on koni's and cobra springs. I set them to full soft, and the car rode quite nicely, aborbing pot holes well. On full hard, ride was more bouncy, but did feel a little more responsive. these are two extreme's i realise, but was just to give me an idea.
Tony - people generally associate better handling with stiffer suspension. Id this increased spring rate, or damping, or both?
12-03-2006, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Rallyesport
Originally Posted by James Raby
And you are saying Rick hasn't a clue? He has given so much advise in this forum - most info many didn't know!
So you are saying we shouldn't take our cars on track because we don't have the slightest idea about anything??
So you are saying we shouldn't take our cars on track because we don't have the slightest idea about anything??
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12-03-2006, 07:57 PM
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Spent a while freezing my poor hands yesterday cleaning it, picture took today so had some fine sand layers on it 
I got to get that door done though, it's got a hole in it now
cheers though, I do try and make it look presentable, and good to see someone apprceciates it too
I got to get that door done though, it's got a hole in it now
cheers though, I do try and make it look presentable, and good to see someone apprceciates it too
12-03-2006, 08:16 PM
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Don't know yet, only been at 15psi, but it's been so cold I have been struggling to get water and oil temps to operating temperature since fitting it
Too much anti-freeze i think, adjusted the mix today so we'll see what happens when it's set-up
Got to take the turbo off as i'm getting exhaust leakage from the turbo and the exhaust housing
Too much anti-freeze i think, adjusted the mix today so we'll see what happens when it's set-up
Got to take the turbo off as i'm getting exhaust leakage from the turbo and the exhaust housing