How much chamber F/R (AUTO-X)?
09-18-2006, 10:31 PM
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awesome!
thanks...
Does anyone have the factory alignment specs so that I can compare the difference?
Jon
thanks...
Does anyone have the factory alignment specs so that I can compare the difference?
Jon
09-20-2006, 12:29 AM
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Coilovers came in today 
very nice suprise since when I was tracking it, it was still in california with the status of in transit.
I'll be taking pictures and install them soon. After I install them shortly after that I'll be getting an alignment done.
I'll call you TY for help on my chamber settings after the alignment
Jon
very nice suprise since when I was tracking it, it was still in california with the status of in transit.I'll be taking pictures and install them soon. After I install them shortly after that I'll be getting an alignment done.
I'll call you TY for help on my chamber settings after the alignment
Jon
09-20-2006, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by iNfEk
Do I need to lubricate the pillow ball?
I'll call you after I install the coilovers
- you guys do alignment?
09-20-2006, 03:48 PM
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Yo Jon, let me know how those coilies work out for you. I'm finding out that the STi struts/springs are simply too soft for me now. I already have about 1.5 degrees neg camber in the front, 0 in the rear and left the toe to factory specs.
Oddly, I find myself experimenting with tire pressures more and I'm finding out some pretty good results. I don't know if I'd recommend these settings, but I'm running about 45psi all around and the handling is good! Ever since I inflated the rear tires from about 35psi to 45psi, the rear end is a LOT less sluggish and handling is a bit more neutral. My fat rear end is more willing to step out when I'd like it to instead of the front just pushing (like Subies do from the factory). I don't have the luxury of testing settings on an autocross course like you folks (yet
), but I do go up Mt. Kokee about once or twise a week and this will expose some weak points in one's suspension setup/settings.
However, like you and most people who upgrade to coilovers, I'd like the ability to adjust my settings. Also, it's about time I upgrade my swaybars. Btw, I'm working w/people here to get autocross started on the Garden Island. I'll keep you folks updated.
Oddly, I find myself experimenting with tire pressures more and I'm finding out some pretty good results. I don't know if I'd recommend these settings, but I'm running about 45psi all around and the handling is good! Ever since I inflated the rear tires from about 35psi to 45psi, the rear end is a LOT less sluggish and handling is a bit more neutral. My fat rear end is more willing to step out when I'd like it to instead of the front just pushing (like Subies do from the factory). I don't have the luxury of testing settings on an autocross course like you folks (yet
), but I do go up Mt. Kokee about once or twise a week and this will expose some weak points in one's suspension setup/settings. However, like you and most people who upgrade to coilovers, I'd like the ability to adjust my settings. Also, it's about time I upgrade my swaybars. Btw, I'm working w/people here to get autocross started on the Garden Island.
I'll keep you folks updated.
09-20-2006, 04:15 PM
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they seem to be awesome from the sight of them and from the other people that own them they say that on the softest setting they find it to stiff and get softer springs.
I'll definately keep you in the loop as these coilovers. I'm so eager to install them
Jon
I'll definately keep you in the loop as these coilovers. I'm so eager to install them
Jon
09-20-2006, 04:40 PM
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you know it! they also recommend that you put it on conservatively soft for the first 500-1000 miles for break in so that the valves break in properly. I didn't see this on my Teins but this sounds like a good idea since other things (i.e. turbo) have a break in period why shouldn't coilovers?
Jon
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09-21-2006, 03:00 AM
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the coilovers are now on the car! MAN THESE FEEL GREAT! on the softest of the 15 settings these are A LOT MORE STIFF than my Teins on the hardest setting.
The wheel gap in the front is a lot more than I wanted (about 3 fingers when it was about 1~1.5 with the teins). I'm hoping after it settings it'll be where I want it to be.
the best part is that they have pillowball mounts front and rear and chamber adjustments for both front and rear.
Jon
The wheel gap in the front is a lot more than I wanted (about 3 fingers when it was about 1~1.5 with the teins). I'm hoping after it settings it'll be where I want it to be.
the best part is that they have pillowball mounts front and rear and chamber adjustments for both front and rear.
Jon
