Which Coilover set up for track day cars?

Post Sun Sep 28, 2008 9:13 am

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..

Post Mon Sep 29, 2008 5:06 pm

I have just secured a "zone" deal on GAZ GOLD coilovers, will get full details up tomorrow

Post Mon Sep 29, 2008 5:57 pm

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.

Post Tue Sep 30, 2008 2:12 pm

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.

Post Tue Sep 30, 2008 10:50 pm

I'm running Leda coilovers which I would recommend to anyone!

Post Wed Oct 01, 2008 12:45 pm

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

Post Wed Oct 01, 2008 1:00 pm

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

Post Wed Oct 01, 2008 1:06 pm

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 ;)

Post Wed Oct 01, 2008 1:24 pm

Sounds very good!

Good luck at Spa, me = jealous.

Post Wed Oct 01, 2008 1:28 pm

Theo325 wrote: Good luck at Spa, me = jealous.

me= bricking it! especially as forecast is for sleet!

Post Wed Oct 01, 2008 2:04 pm

Flat through Eau Rouge?

Err, maybe not.

Post Wed Oct 01, 2008 2:10 pm

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

Post Wed Oct 01, 2008 4:36 pm

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... 07#1220207

Post Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:53 am

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 ?

Post Thu Oct 09, 2008 1:04 pm

choice of springs

height adjustability

Post Thu Oct 09, 2008 1:17 pm

Jhonno wrote:choice of springs

height adjustability

setting the corner weights!

Post Thu Oct 09, 2008 1:57 pm

with coilovers?

Explain

Post Thu Oct 09, 2008 11:50 pm

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.

Post Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:10 am

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

Post Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:48 am

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?

Post Fri Oct 10, 2008 12:27 pm

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

Post Fri Oct 10, 2008 12:37 pm