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Can you post a pic of the rubber boot for your end link???...would like to order also since I just got kit today. |
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I think 440 and 370 are the only options. I went 370 and either 600 or 650. I also have the akra evo - so that was taken into account.
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04-27-2011, 09:27 AM | #114 |
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mact3333 says he is running 400 spring on the front.
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04-28-2011, 10:36 AM | #115 |
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Hey guys, what exactly is the black plastic cap on shock tower inside engine bay???...I am assuming its the electronics for the EDC??...will the street camber kit fit there with that plastic cap there?
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04-28-2011, 06:49 PM | #116 |
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I've stayed quiet for a whie about this subject and I am ready to chime in today.
The OE shocks are designed and valved for relatively soft springs. When you double or triple the spring rates without revalving the shocks are going to be severely under damped. This will affect the transient motion of your suspension and affect the cars stability and traction. If we can all simply get stiffer springs to make our cars handle better, why would race teams spend a few grand on each damper?! |
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04-28-2011, 09:27 PM | #117 | |
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Anyway, my GC setup works very nice at the track - front is perfect, better then I expected to have on stock shocks, and rear is slightly bouncy only under extreme acceleration on uneven surface, but that happened to stock set up as well. |
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04-29-2011, 05:32 PM | #118 |
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I like what Ridzhao just said. Im not an expert, but those spring rates look pretty high for an oem shock. I def dont think edc will show any difference between the 3 settings. This really stinks for me. I dont think Dinan is enough, GC looks to be nice if they made matching shocks to go with it. Sometimes i see in the aftermarket, certain things always lead in one direction>KW v3.
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04-29-2011, 06:55 PM | #119 | |
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V3's Maybe OK for a drop but not recommended for serious track use. I'd consider Moton SS (assuming all the bugs are worked out) or the KW CS if I was buying for track use. Otherwise, I can't justify the additional money for a mediocre solution. |
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04-30-2011, 12:26 AM | #122 | |
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Anyhow these are just theoretical discussions. What I would really like to see is lap time comparison. After all, the seat of the pants feel could be misleading sometimes. |
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04-30-2011, 02:28 AM | #123 | |
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A properly setup full coilover kit with some real shocks will most likely yield faster lap times then this GC Kit. If you match the spring rates to the weight of the car and take into account suspension travel via spring length, then theoretically you can make any car faster around a road course by just changing springs. I agree with you that double the spring rate might not be healthy for the shocks as it makes them work harder (faster) under heavier loads. But this sacrifice applies to most mods that excercise the car outside its factory limits. |
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03-27-2012, 11:35 AM | #124 |
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Has anyone tried adjusting the ride height on their cars themselves? I would like to raise the rear a bit as it is rubbing on my new setup.
From their experience, can anyone tell me how much the suspension goes up with one full turn? Thanks DrC
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The collars are a bitch to turn. Not sure how much each turn goes up. Don't pay someone to do it though.
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03-31-2012, 03:21 PM | #126 |
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I can turn the fronts by hand, and the rears are relatively easy with the spanner wrench. You must have dirt or some other debris in the threads or else you are not loosening the allen screw that clamps the collar enough.
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04-01-2012, 02:43 AM | #127 |
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Yeah they're pretty easy to turn when they're clean but not after they've been on the car for a while. It's inevitable that they'll get grit and dust in the threads. Not sure how that would be prevented.
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04-01-2012, 09:27 AM | #128 |
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can't be prevented... blow out with compressed air before turning
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10-11-2012, 07:39 AM | #129 |
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It seems like to get an even stance I'm needing to center the front adjustment and I'm about 3 threads from the bottom in the rear. Are you guys seeing similar?
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