Idea For Cheap Rear Coilovers
05-14-2012, 11:03 AM
#46
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What about universal coilovers like protech,avo ,gaz,qa1 , they come single or double adjustable in all sizes ,alluminium or steel body ,from 1.9" springs to 2.5" ,poly or spherical bushes and they cost from 80 to 150 (puonds or dolars depending on country) . Only problem are the bushes ,they dont come in the right size, you would either need custom poly bushes or use a racers edge adapter for the sphericals but that's expensive.
Heres one example http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dax-Kit-Ca...item20c4f11313
Heres one example http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dax-Kit-Ca...item20c4f11313
05-15-2012, 04:59 PM
#49
What about using something like the QA1 shocks?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-QA1-Adju...2614a2&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-QA1-Adju...2614a2&vxp=mtr
05-15-2012, 05:08 PM
#50
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What about using something like the QA1 shocks?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-QA1-Adju...2614a2&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-QA1-Adju...2614a2&vxp=mtr
Some people had problems with the springs rubbing on the turbo transmission oil cooler though. Springs are super cheap and almost too easy to swap out.
The link you posted is pretty much exactly what I had. KLA used poly bushings. You could probably put some spherical bearings in those.
05-15-2012, 06:32 PM
#51
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It matters on what you are currently running in the front, spring rate and damper. Also, delete that rear bar, you won't miss it.
The proper way to do swaybars is to not have one on the driven wheel and then run a big one on the other end. So, rear wheel drive cars benefit from running a big bar front and no bar in the rear.
And geez, you guys are so impatient. I said give me a week or two.
The proper way to do swaybars is to not have one on the driven wheel and then run a big one on the other end. So, rear wheel drive cars benefit from running a big bar front and no bar in the rear.
And geez, you guys are so impatient. I said give me a week or two.
05-16-2012, 08:48 AM
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I'm currently running QA1 shocks on the back, but with no spring. My set were originally from Huntley which had them mounted upside-down so the spring would clear. I've since flipped them to the correct orientation and am currently looking for an upper spring hat that will clear the body.
05-16-2012, 10:29 AM
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I'm currently running QA1 shocks on the back, but with no spring. My set were originally from Huntley which had them mounted upside-down so the spring would clear. I've since flipped them to the correct orientation and am currently looking for an upper spring hat that will clear the body.
http://www.qa1.net/qa1_motorsports/d...ring-caps.html
05-16-2012, 12:31 PM
#55
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how about this?
http://www.qa1.net/qa1_motorsports/c...7024/image/87/
Costs $45.95 a side, 2&1/4" springs cost about $30 each.
If you dont have M030 koni shocks with seats for a helper springs then you could weld a ring/seat on any normal damper (provided that the shocks are not gas filled based and they have been dissasembled and the oil was taken out)
then the threaded pipe can sit on the newly welded ring/seat.
if you have the resources its a 30 minutes job to convert a normal damper into a coilover.
total cost would be under $200 for both sides including shipping,the ring and the welding if you cant weld.
http://www.qa1.net/qa1_motorsports/c...7024/image/87/
Costs $45.95 a side, 2&1/4" springs cost about $30 each.
If you dont have M030 koni shocks with seats for a helper springs then you could weld a ring/seat on any normal damper (provided that the shocks are not gas filled based and they have been dissasembled and the oil was taken out)
then the threaded pipe can sit on the newly welded ring/seat.
if you have the resources its a 30 minutes job to convert a normal damper into a coilover.
total cost would be under $200 for both sides including shipping,the ring and the welding if you cant weld.
05-16-2012, 03:38 PM
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I noticed they have a "steep" hat on their site but doesnt give any specification of the angle
http://www.qa1.net/qa1_motorsports/d...ring-caps.html
http://www.qa1.net/qa1_motorsports/d...ring-caps.html
05-17-2012, 08:35 AM
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You can try and contact Bilstein and see if they will just sell you the top hats to the Escort Cups. I'm not sure what spring size they run on them, but that hat should clear everything up top.
But if you can run them upside down (inverted), the shocks will be more responsive and will reduce unsprung weight.
But if you can run them upside down (inverted), the shocks will be more responsive and will reduce unsprung weight.
Running the QA1s upside-down puts the adjusting **** up into the upper shock pocket where it's very difficult to adjust. That usually means you have to pull the wheel, remove the bolt and drop the shock enough to get to the adjuster. I don't care for that setup - I like to adjust mine on a fairly regular basis. And if I go to the double-adjustable, it won't fit in the pocket because of the placement of the *****.
08-04-2012, 06:43 AM
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KLA fail
Years ago KLA industries sold a coilover kit using QA1s. I had a set I sold last year, they looked well-made. There were bushings included with the KLA kit to make it fit the 944.
Some people had problems with the springs rubbing on the turbo transmission oil cooler though. Springs are super cheap and almost too easy to swap out.
The link you posted is pretty much exactly what I had. KLA used poly bushings. You could probably put some spherical bearings in those.
Some people had problems with the springs rubbing on the turbo transmission oil cooler though. Springs are super cheap and almost too easy to swap out.
The link you posted is pretty much exactly what I had. KLA used poly bushings. You could probably put some spherical bearings in those.
those KLA rear coilovers leaked and squeeked, discontinued after 2yrs.
Why did you sell yours and then turn around & recommend them after discontinued ?
