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by phipck
Sat Mar 29, 2008 10:54 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Coilover math
Replies: 44
Views: 3816

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Coilover math

if we look at the way we compensate for the front/rear weight distribution through preload, surely the same could be said for left/right? from reading all of this and other information i get the impression that the preload compensates for the differences in weight. so just like with the heavier rear...
by phipck
Thu Mar 27, 2008 4:18 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Coilover math
Replies: 44
Views: 3816

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Coilover math

nikaiyo: i have the k-sport, which are the same basicly, just orange. theyre great for fiddeling with. but you need to think and learn more about the setup than i did before fitting them yourself. get the preload right first and then you should be in a good direction for adjusting the ride height. t...
by phipck
Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:36 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Coilover math
Replies: 44
Views: 3816

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Coilover math

yeh its realy insightful information, thank you! i came to the conclusion after peering through the gap between tyre and arch, that a trial by fire is going to be the best way. i currently do have more than 22mm untill the bump, kind of proving the math doesnt always hold its own in the real world. ...
by phipck
Wed Mar 26, 2008 3:16 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Coilover math
Replies: 44
Views: 3816

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Coilover math

funny you should mention that nick200, i drove to work today and stopped by a friend's little body shop, he hadnt seen the car in a while and when i mentiond the suspension he commented on weight distribution, getting it corner weighed to make sure its not being thrown all over the place. distant on...
by phipck
Wed Mar 26, 2008 11:32 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Coilover math
Replies: 44
Views: 3816

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Coilover math

ive been sat pondering for a few min, i have 3.8kg/mm front and 7kg/mm rear k-sports, so with ast's ballpark estimates and suggested weights NO PRELOAD compression on wheels front: 260kg / 3.8kg/mm = 68mm rear: 390kg / 7kg/mm. = 56mm travel to full compression (90mm total travel) front: 90mm-68mm = ...
by phipck
Wed Mar 26, 2008 9:53 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Coilover math
Replies: 44
Views: 3816

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Coilover math

:( it must be great to know what your talking about lol steep learning curve but this is great information (if im reading it all correctly), i can imagine the effects it has on the cars driving charactoristics, just imagining pulling away quickly and how it reaches full extension so the weight of th...
by phipck
Tue Mar 25, 2008 2:40 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Tein Coilovers HA + drop links question
Replies: 6
Views: 784

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Tein Coilovers HA + drop links question

hey chap have you got any updates on the droplinks?

my k-sports came with adjustable ones but im not clued up on how short they should be......nice that they are adjustable but how do you guage what length to adjust them to?
by phipck
Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:51 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Coilover math
Replies: 44
Views: 3816

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Coilover math

WOW!!! that is so informative! i bought k-sport's for my 2 before christmas and did all the fitment myself, unfortunatly with little experience I have struggled to self teach the information i need to get the right feel in the car and also safty for the mechanical aspects (ie not hitting the bump st...

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