The Suspension Thread

[mr-charisma]

Found these if anyones interested

http://www.rhdjapan.com/cusco-lower-arm ... ishi-23786

http://www.rhdjapan.com/j-speed-sujigan ... cj4a-61895


http://www.rhdjapan.com/cusco-lower-arm ... ishi-51029

[SG]

I bought one of those fender bars from Ultra Racing the other day, they are specified for a 96+ lancer and proton but not for the fto... So i bought one and tried it on however theres wavey bits on the fto where the top end connects to the chassis that isnt on the lancers (whole area is flat on lancers).

So it looks like it is already partially reinforced... and so wouldnt fit without some welding or something. (Have seen one welded on a mayalsian fto) But im kinda looking to sell it at the moment, unless i can find a place to weld it on... only $204 w/ free shipping to aus those ones on ebay.

[zuihoujueding]

i reckon to buy straight from malaysia might be a good option? even buy from singapore distributors and get them to mail it here might be cheaper.
but do remember, cusco is using aluminium while your is using steel.
aluminium =lighter+less strength+more ex
steel=heavier+more strength+cheaper

[SG]

Yeah i would say the cusco's are a lot lighter but i'm not sure you can weld with those if need be. Although it says de3a right on the website so they might be a direct fit.

I know the your ones are steel they are fairly heavy i thought they may be a carbon steel mix because they're not as magnetic as i thought steel would be but they are farily cheap for that they're not mild steel. I think they're alright.

[Shane001]

My latest addition



http://www.meganracing.com/product_deta ... 9&catid=54
http://www.meganracing.com/product_deta ... 0&catid=25

These puppies should make adjusting camber and toe on the rear a little easier! Quality looks pretty good, though the rubber bushes are very solid. I'll be testing these at the racetrack probably mid Feb.

Bought them from these guys. $280 delivered.
http://stores.ebay.com.au/e-autosports
They shipped em within a couple of days, but had to wait over 3 weeks for slow as **** USPS to deliver em.

Hopefully they hold up to my abuse on the track

Part numbers are MR-6185 & MR-6186

[Gholdwayne]

Those look yummy!

[Bennoz]

Nice!!

Wish I'd know about them when doing my rear suspension a few months back
I went through hell getting the alignment right! Plus was limited to what adjustments
I could make...

Adjusting the camber automatically adjusts the toe & vice versa, very time consuming!

[AJ]

Are these too extreme for fast road use?

[aza013]

they look the goods
Puts onto the shopping list

[Shane001]

Are these too extreme for fast road use?

I wouldn't think so. The big advantage as Ben pointed out above is the ability to adjust the rear end, if anyone's ever tried this is a major pita and very limited. With these it should be a piece of piss

I just hope they hold up OK on the track.

[Valandis91]

for some reason i cant get the same amount of camber on the rear of mine (something must be bent)

would they have enough adjustment to get 1 or 2 degrees of camber?

hmmmm

[Bennoz]

Replace the camber bolts & washer Val, that's what was limiting me, worn camber washers (they were chewed out, hence couldn't be turned to make the adjustment.)

[Valandis91]

is it DIY'able?

all this little things need fixing up and have no $ to spend

[vipfto]

is it DIY'able?

all this little things need fixing up and have no $ to spend

yip fairly simple and just need a wheel alignment after

[Shane001]

is it DIY'able?

all this little things need fixing up and have no $ to spend

yip fairly simple and just need a wheel alignment after

Or get ureself a couple of chassis stands, some string, a ruler, and a spirit level and do it yourself. Will be a better job than most of the tyre joints could ever do!! f**king useless c**nts

[AJ]

James at tubular suspension systems has recommended WSC Racing from Japan for coilovers. I can't find any reviews or info for them but he says he wouldn't sell them if they weren't up to standard. Any one heard of these?

Also, what spring rate would you recommend I get? I'd like smooth for Sydney roads and these have 32 way adjustable shocks on them.

Edit - some more info. i asked about the spring rates. I thought that Tiens were something like 8 at the front and 6 at the back so I'd want something a bit softer than this. Here's what James said.

"The Japs rate their springs in KG
A 8 is way to stiff and on Aussie roads would rattle you car to bits

These coilovers come with 7 front which is 390lb spring and 4 rears 250lb which is close to what I would have put in it
This will still be firm for track use
Its also what they recommend for Aussie roads"

Does this sound like what I should go for?

[AJ]

^^ anyone?

[SG]

I got a set of Tein SS a while ago they were 5kg front, 4kg rear i think still a bit too stiff. The dampers for them have to be set according to spring rate so they dont over rebound too much or under rebound and be too stiff.

I would go for 4 and 4 and adjust anti roll bar on the back to suit (smaller) and expect more ferocity in lift off oversteer, or go for 4/3 custom, or 3.5/2.5 or something like that. Depending on roads, some are smoother. If they were all concrete backed underneath could go up to 10kilos easily and not feel much discomfort but roads are shocking in aus sometimes.

Cusco make a nice set last time i check they also give you a range 4-7 kilo maybe 5/4 will be alright on cusco around your area i dont know...

[AJ]

Calling all Sydney drivers with coilovers! What spring rates do you recommend for a comfortable ride? I'm getting given so many opinions and need to make my mind up asap! Thanks.

[Bennoz]

I'd go 4/3. As mentioned above, just make sure its not just the spring they change, the shocks themselves must be revalved to suit the spring.