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Which Coilover set up for track day cars?
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 9:13 am
by Lloydie38
Which Coilover set up for track day cars?
I think it's time to get some coilovers for the 325 track car, is there a group buy on these and what manufacturers do people rate and prefrences on set up?
I've currently got the bilstein sprintline set up on mine and it's great but it's time to move up I think..
Re: Which Coilover set up for track day cars?
Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 5:06 pm
by JimmyC
I have just secured a "zone" deal on GAZ GOLD coilovers, will get full details up tomorrow
Re: Which Coilover set up for track day cars?
Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 5:57 pm
by felstmiester
JimmyC wrote:I have just secured a "zone" deal on GAZ GOLD coilovers, will get full details up tomorrow
I'm interested in this as well. Keep us posted.
Dave.
Re: Which Coilover set up for track day cars?
Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 2:12 pm
by northloop
Running H&R coilovers on mine which I think are brilliant. Going to try some harder springs on the back to change things a little though.
Re: Which Coilover set up for track day cars?
Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 10:50 pm
by furbster
I'm running Leda coilovers which I would recommend to anyone!
Re: Which Coilover set up for track day cars?
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 12:45 pm
by Theo
JimmyC wrote:I have just secured a "zone" deal on GAZ GOLD coilovers, will get full details up tomorrow
C'mon Jimmy, spill the beans
Re: Which Coilover set up for track day cars?
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 1:00 pm
by handpaper
Are these front and rear coilover, Jim? I have GAZ coilovers at the rear, which I'm very happy with. They don't seem to corrode, either.
Gary, your rear springs are perfect - for the Nordschleife, which the car hasn't yet been to
Re: Which Coilover set up for track day cars?
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 1:06 pm
by JimmyC
Front and rear, including rear rose jointed topmounts just got to type all the detail up and get approved by GAZ, will also look at a price for inserts and telescopes
Will do the email to them now as off to SPA tomorrow
and post up today it starts with a £6xx ;)
Re: Which Coilover set up for track day cars?
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 1:24 pm
by Theo
Sounds very good!
Good luck at Spa, me = jealous.
Re: Which Coilover set up for track day cars?
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 1:28 pm
by JimmyC
Theo325 wrote:
Good luck at Spa, me = jealous.
me= bricking it! especially as forecast is for sleet!
Re: Which Coilover set up for track day cars?
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 2:04 pm
by Theo
Flat through Eau Rouge?
Err, maybe not.
Re: Which Coilover set up for track day cars?
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 2:10 pm
by Jhonno
Theo325 wrote:Flat through Eau Rouge?
Err, maybe not.
When I make the trip to 'Ring I am hoping to tie it in with Spa also
Re: Which Coilover set up for track day cars?
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 4:36 pm
by JimmyC
Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:53 am
by paulg390
Sorry if this is a real numpty question
but what are the main advantages of a coil over set up over, for example, the full H&R cup set up we have at the moment which seems excellent for track use ?
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Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 1:04 pm
by Jhonno
choice of springs
height adjustability
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Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 1:17 pm
by UweM3
Jhonno wrote:choice of springs
height adjustability
setting the corner weights!
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Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 1:57 pm
by Jhonno
with coilovers?
Explain
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Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 11:50 pm
by handpaper
Fine adjustment to the height of each corner of the car allows you to adjust the amount of (rest) weight on each wheel. The idea is to get the diagonal totals the same.
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Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:10 am
by UweM3
handpaper wrote:Fine adjustment to the height of each corner of the car allows you to adjust the amount of (rest) weight on each wheel. The idea is to get the diagonal totals the same.
What the man said
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Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:48 am
by Jhonno
That is what I thought it might be.. I assume all being well the differences required in height will be small enough not to affect the handling other ways? Or am I thinking too much?! With the corner weights the same the car is 'neutral'
How would you set corner weights? 4 wheel scales?
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Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 12:27 pm
by UweM3
Jhonno wrote:That is what I thought it might be.. I assume all being well the differences required in height will be small enough not to affect the handling other ways? Or am I thinking too much?! With the corner weights the same the car is 'neutral'
How would you set corner weights? 4 wheel scales?
yes 4 scales and a very even floor. Most professionals do have 4 equalli leveled stand high enough to adjust the car whilst on the scales.
picture from Northampton Motorsports website
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Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 12:37 pm
by Jhonno