Does anyone run coilovers
24-12-2003, 03:10 PM
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suspension.... is choice mate simple as really........ it's ok asking people what suspension they use.... but what would you prefer road supension or race suspension
what do you want to do with the car ??
road supesion is ok for the road... but not that good on track
i have 500/200 on the front (tarmac) 350/130 on the rear (gravel) this is only the damping of the struts
and this would be ideal for track use
but thats me
Marco
suspension.... is choice mate simple as really........ it's ok asking people what suspension they use.... but what would you prefer road supension or race suspension
what do you want to do with the car ??road supesion is ok for the road... but not that good on track
i have 500/200 on the front (tarmac) 350/130 on the rear (gravel) this is only the damping of the struts
and this would be ideal for track use
but thats me
Marco
25-12-2003, 10:48 AM
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cheers sean / all for the info i am mainly usin it for road use and aint that bothered about ride quality i think a soft hammer is in order to fit then sean??? any more info would be well apreciated.. 
any more info would be well apreciated..
25-12-2003, 11:16 AM
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currently running avo coilovers on the sierra xr 5 door hatch with 400lb front springs and 250lb rear springs, rear turrets strut braced as well
no problems at all and ride hieght set to 24inches to top of wheel arch front ground, front and rear
no problems at all and ride hieght set to 24inches to top of wheel arch front ground, front and rear
25-12-2003, 11:16 AM
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The only reinforcement needed if you really feel you need to is simply weld 2 1/8th" penny washer approx 11/2" round on the rear strut holes, 1 either side, this with just prevent the hole from spreading or elongaging. would definately advise the use of a rear strut brace with coil overs, this way you will actually notice the differents in spring rates when changed.
Merry Christmas ALL
would definately advise the use of a rear strut brace with coil overs, this way you will actually notice the differents in spring rates when changed.Merry Christmas ALL
25-12-2003, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by MADRod
You lads make it so complicated, just drive your motor to M.A.Developments & leave it ,go back a couple of hours later & then drive away . Ride is fine , cornering great & off the line acceleration marvelous. No idea of spring rates or damper settings, thats why i pay for expert advice
All this time I've been wasting finding out things for myself
25-12-2003, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Kato
Fook off Marco I am ashamed you made Steve 3dr leave
I am ashamed you made Steve 3dr leave i never made no one leave ........i think you will see that he is still here have alook on the EVO 4 post 
they leave because they want too unlike you ......you get banned for talking shite
come back in any name just to get a look in
and this is because the RSBB is very bizzy .... ........not enjoy it while you can pee wee pete
P.S this topic i could have told you this 10 yrs ago
Just for you Immie i'll tell ya something ..it's doesn't matter as long as the rear suspension has rose joints on the top of the sturt where it fit in the turet ... i had to re-dill it bigger fit the coilovers..because of the rose joint and there is no movement what so ever
Marco
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