coilover question
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Re: coilover question (zyg)
I took a look at his coilover. The coilover is so short that it won't rest aginast the stock rubber upper pillow mounts. There is a gap between the pillow mount and the spring itself.
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Re: coilover question (Mr.Integra)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr.Integra »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I took a look at his coilover. The coilover is so short that it won't rest aginast the stock rubber upper pillow mounts. There is a gap between the pillow mount and the spring itself.</TD></TR></TABLE>
when the wheel is off the ground.
when the wheel is off the ground.
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Re: coilover question (Chois i-VTEC)
I've never seen such a setup before. The spring should be touching the rubber upper mount for a secure fit (so it's settled always). Why don't you get a shock that goes with your coilover springs? On a stock ITR suspension, you have to compress (the uppermount hat) about 1/2" to get the uppermount nut to come off.
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Re: coilover question (Cosworth)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Cosworth »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've never seen such a setup before. The spring should be touching the rubber upper mount for a secure fit (so it's settled always). Why don't you get a shock that goes with your coilover springs? On a stock ITR suspension, you have to compress (the uppermount hat) about 1/2" to get the uppermount nut to come off. </TD></TR></TABLE>
i dont think you read the post correctly.
the spring is fully uncompressed and has slack when the wheel is off the ground.
and there is no preload on the spring to keep it in place when the wheel is off
the ground or when tehre is absolute no load on the spring. almost all shock
will do the same.
i dont think you read the post correctly.
the spring is fully uncompressed and has slack when the wheel is off the ground.
and there is no preload on the spring to keep it in place when the wheel is off
the ground or when tehre is absolute no load on the spring. almost all shock
will do the same.
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Re: coilover question (Chois i-VTEC)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chois i-VTEC »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
the spring is fully uncompressed and has slack when the wheel is off the ground.
and there is no preload on the spring to keep it in place when the wheel is off
the ground or when tehre is absolute no load on the spring. almost all shock
will do the same.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Why? Because you are using OEM dampers which are tall. Combine that with short Skunk2 springs, and you'll have a silly little problem on your hand.
Ground Controls also use the shorter Eibach springs because they are cheaper than longer ones.
Here are your options.
1. Get longer springs
2. Add helper springs to your existing Skunk2 springs.
3. Get a REAL coilover/damper assembly with adjustable damper body length (Apex'i N1, Tein RE+, Zeal Function+)
the spring is fully uncompressed and has slack when the wheel is off the ground.
and there is no preload on the spring to keep it in place when the wheel is off
the ground or when tehre is absolute no load on the spring. almost all shock
will do the same.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Why? Because you are using OEM dampers which are tall. Combine that with short Skunk2 springs, and you'll have a silly little problem on your hand.
Ground Controls also use the shorter Eibach springs because they are cheaper than longer ones.
Here are your options.
1. Get longer springs
2. Add helper springs to your existing Skunk2 springs.
3. Get a REAL coilover/damper assembly with adjustable damper body length (Apex'i N1, Tein RE+, Zeal Function+)
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Re: coilover question (Mario)
where can i buy helper springs? and many aftermarket shocks are as tall as original.
im gonna get GC's soon but i will still have the same problem with the skunks,
anyone know where i can get helper springs?
im gonna get GC's soon but i will still have the same problem with the skunks,
anyone know where i can get helper springs?
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