Suspension and handling advice for a blob
04 July 2016, 11:40 AM
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Suspension and handling advice for a blob
The STI Widetrack's shock are (surprise surprise) shagged!
I'm almost certainly getting a set of Meister Zeta CRD+, would love to hear thoughts on other mods / repairs that a 100,000 mile car would benefit from. The car is largely stock, on the original 17"s with a standard ride height.
I'm thinking new bushings to the steering rack would help.
Not convinced anti roll bars would help - don't want it to ride too firmly and become skittish on fast country lanes.
Any other thoughts guys? WOuld love to hear what works for you.
p.s - I don't track the car but I do carry a toddler around so nothing too firm lol
I'm almost certainly getting a set of Meister Zeta CRD+, would love to hear thoughts on other mods / repairs that a 100,000 mile car would benefit from. The car is largely stock, on the original 17"s with a standard ride height.
I'm thinking new bushings to the steering rack would help.
Not convinced anti roll bars would help - don't want it to ride too firmly and become skittish on fast country lanes.
Any other thoughts guys? WOuld love to hear what works for you.
p.s - I don't track the car but I do carry a toddler around so nothing too firm lol
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Hi.
I have a blobeye 53 plate, so a non wide track, but i have completed a few choice mods to the suspension.
I opted for tein S springs all 4 corners, with KYB SR Ultra rear shocks (both were shagged) also i opted for a whiteline 22mm rear ARB, with drop links.
The ride for me is perfect, holds my 413bhp on the road perfectly, does not comprise the normal road driving.
I have a blobeye 53 plate, so a non wide track, but i have completed a few choice mods to the suspension.
I opted for tein S springs all 4 corners, with KYB SR Ultra rear shocks (both were shagged) also i opted for a whiteline 22mm rear ARB, with drop links.
The ride for me is perfect, holds my 413bhp on the road perfectly, does not comprise the normal road driving.
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Hi.
I have a blobeye 53 plate, so a non wide track, but i have completed a few choice mods to the suspension.
I opted for tein S springs all 4 corners, with KYB SR Ultra rear shocks (both were shagged) also i opted for a whiteline 22mm rear ARB, with drop links.
The ride for me is perfect, holds my 413bhp on the road perfectly, does not comprise the normal road driving.
I have a blobeye 53 plate, so a non wide track, but i have completed a few choice mods to the suspension.
I opted for tein S springs all 4 corners, with KYB SR Ultra rear shocks (both were shagged) also i opted for a whiteline 22mm rear ARB, with drop links.
The ride for me is perfect, holds my 413bhp on the road perfectly, does not comprise the normal road driving.
Weren't you tempted to get coilovers?
03 August 2016, 07:32 PM
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i think the reason coilovers are used so much is that its a fit and forget procedure-remove old suspension fit new coilovers job done - recently been looking at refreshing my tired bcs myself
-decent quality springs shocks and group n top mounts are almost exactly the same price as the meister r coilies-height adjustment does,nt involve new springs every time with the coilies either-- screw mount up or down to acheive desired height.
on small bumps and ridges in the road the coilies are just about acceptable.. on very poor roads the crashing over(solid top mount remember)deeper ridges and ruts is nowhere near as comfy as a lowered shock/ coil set up. got fed up with never getting the spring and shock combo quite right with uprated shocks and springs. so will probably try the meister r kit myself.
the anti roll bar mods especially the rear changes the front feel and turn in and counters a little under steer .the trick is not to go too stiff ,my classic had a 20mm adjustable bar at the rear and that was spot on.
-decent quality springs shocks and group n top mounts are almost exactly the same price as the meister r coilies-height adjustment does,nt involve new springs every time with the coilies either-- screw mount up or down to acheive desired height.
on small bumps and ridges in the road the coilies are just about acceptable.. on very poor roads the crashing over(solid top mount remember)deeper ridges and ruts is nowhere near as comfy as a lowered shock/ coil set up. got fed up with never getting the spring and shock combo quite right with uprated shocks and springs. so will probably try the meister r kit myself.
the anti roll bar mods especially the rear changes the front feel and turn in and counters a little under steer .the trick is not to go too stiff ,my classic had a 20mm adjustable bar at the rear and that was spot on.
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Originally Posted by Whiteline
Whiteline roll center and bump steer correction kits are designed to raise the front roll-centre geometry, by using specially engineered ball-joints and tie rod ends while still maintaining original steering geometry.
FRONT ROLL GEOMETRY ACTUALLY ENCOURAGES ROLL THE LOWER YOU GO
Our R+D testing across a number of platforms showed that raising the front roll-center on lowered vehicles resulted in a substantial increase to front roll resistance and a significant reduction in suspension compression of the outside front wheel during cornering (less roll).
This improves weight distribution, maintains a better camber angle and ultimately improves front grip. The overall outcome is significantly reduced understeer through reduced front wheel compression, as well as improved steering feel, steering precision and vehicle stability.
Fitting a Whiteline roll center and bump steer correction kit is a must for lowered vehicles.
FRONT ROLL GEOMETRY ACTUALLY ENCOURAGES ROLL THE LOWER YOU GO
Our R+D testing across a number of platforms showed that raising the front roll-center on lowered vehicles resulted in a substantial increase to front roll resistance and a significant reduction in suspension compression of the outside front wheel during cornering (less roll).
This improves weight distribution, maintains a better camber angle and ultimately improves front grip. The overall outcome is significantly reduced understeer through reduced front wheel compression, as well as improved steering feel, steering precision and vehicle stability.
Fitting a Whiteline roll center and bump steer correction kit is a must for lowered vehicles.
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