KLA rear coil-overs......initial impressions after install.
09-06-2003, 11:03 AM
#31
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Originally posted by interglossa
So, umm when can we expect some of these wonders for our pre 85's??
I've been working a little with H&R (they're homebase is here in town) and we may be able to get front coils for the early cars depending on the similarity to the VW A2 chassis.
So, umm when can we expect some of these wonders for our pre 85's??
I've been working a little with H&R (they're homebase is here in town) and we may be able to get front coils for the early cars depending on the similarity to the VW A2 chassis.
09-10-2003, 04:32 AM
#34
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Originally posted by Mark-87-951
I dont know much about suspensions just yet so I am wondering what the advantage of coil overs is with just going with a stiffer shock.
I dont know much about suspensions just yet so I am wondering what the advantage of coil overs is with just going with a stiffer shock.
Springs control weight transfer by compressing a certain distance.
Shocks control the amount of TIME the spring movement/weight transfer takes.
[f=nx where x is the distance the spring is compressed and n is the spring rate]. Given the same forces exerted on a spring under cornering you increase the rate of the spring to REDUCE spring travel, resulting in less body roll and this maintains better suspension geometry.
Slapping firm shocks on will only DELAY the body roll, not eliminate it...and the worst part is the suspension cannot recover after the shock/spring combo has been compressed - at this point you're riding on the frame and the wheels will not remain in contact with the ground.
Bad idea.
09-10-2003, 12:02 PM
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Originally posted by slevy951
We're thinking about the early cars. Problem is with the lower mount. Becuse of it's "cupped" design, it won't let us space out to all room for the spring pearch. I think our shock will fit without the pearch, with our adapter bushings. We're working on it.
We're thinking about the early cars. Problem is with the lower mount. Becuse of it's "cupped" design, it won't let us space out to all room for the spring pearch. I think our shock will fit without the pearch, with our adapter bushings. We're working on it.
09-10-2003, 12:05 PM
#36
I would like to know that as well. It is holding up my purchase of the rears, as I would like to have matching components.
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09-10-2003, 01:53 PM
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Slevy, might it make sense to buy a set of ground control threaded bodies and work from that. I dont think they are that much (i.e. offset by production gains). I think all we want is a less expensive alternative to the Konis/Ledas/same ol shi*/etc. What challenges, maybe the group could offer up advise. I for one would be happy to help if I can.
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