joolsmi16
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| posted on 19/6/10 at 04:37 PM |
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rear spring lb
Hi all, went for a 60mile trip today in the F27 and its become apparent that the rear suspension is to stiff... its not absorbing the bumps just
bouncing off them and now I have a headache.
I tried to turn the damping down but didn't help.
So what spring lb can you recommend for a more comfortable drive..
Thanks
Jools
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 19/6/10 at 05:03 PM |
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Standard Locost is around the 180lb mark, how does that compare with what you have now?
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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iank
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| posted on 19/6/10 at 05:19 PM |
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Personally I'd take it to procomp and get all 4 shocks and springs set up just right.
I've seen a night and day improvement in ride and handling reported by those that have.
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Anonymous
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joolsmi16
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| posted on 19/6/10 at 05:33 PM |
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springs lb
Not sure on the rear lb but when you stand behind the car and push down on the rear the suspension doesn't move.
I could remove the springs but I guess that the lb as been worn away.
I have no one local to set the car up as that would be ideall..
I have some springs in the shed will check tomorrow, but is 160-180lb a good start.
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 19/6/10 at 05:43 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by joolsmi16
Not sure on the rear lb but when you stand behind the car and push down on the rear the suspension doesn't move.
I could remove the springs but I guess that the lb as been worn away.
I have no one local to set the car up as that would be ideall..
I have some springs in the shed will check tomorrow, but is 160-180lb a good start.
eck, should move! must be very high rate can move the ones on the frount (350lb, I think).. Sure your not on the bump stops or have the dampers set
hard?
Dan
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joolsmi16
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| posted on 19/6/10 at 05:52 PM |
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spring lb
I raised the ride height by 10mm today as it was a little low, best thing to do is ti take the shocks off..
Just looking for a good idea of spring lb for a comfortable ride..
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turbodisplay
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| posted on 19/6/10 at 11:08 PM |
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I have that problem, it is the damper bush binding. Yo don`t have gaz dampers?
Darren
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snapper
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| posted on 20/6/10 at 06:26 AM |
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What's the front poundage like?
You don't have the springs back on the front, front on the back, do you?
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Frosty
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| posted on 20/6/10 at 08:29 PM |
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If there is no give at the rear when pressing down, it's quite likely the wishbone bushes are binding.
When you tightened them, was the car in the air, or on the floor? Metalastic bushes will only permit so much travel before going solid. Other types
ofbush can be similar if fitment is not perfect.
If you slacken the 8 wishbone bolts that secure them to the chassis, does the suspension compress when bounced then?
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