Pauly's go quicker project. (Data Logs!)
09-30-2012, 10:03 PM
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Eric, put it this way. If you're happier, she's happier. Sell the concept that you're only thinking of her by updating to decent suspension!
09-30-2012, 10:09 PM
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Or you can go the other way and keep a bank account in your name and never speak of it. When the parts show up you play the "oh, I got a killer deal on eBay on this full Ohlin's setup, only $500!!!!" What she doesn't know won't hurt her, plus all women love a sale 
10-01-2012, 12:20 AM
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What suspension do you have on the car?
The crank lightening seems to polarise opinion. Some suggest that it shouldn't be touched as lightening it can actually lead to more vibration. The '86 951 as I recall had forged rods anyway, so probably only minimal benefit for changing unless the car has been heavily tracked which may lead to some fatigue issues.
It sometimes seems easier to keep spending on 'minor' updates and engine mods than spending the big $ on suspension. I am at that fork now, where my next spend will be on some much better shocks and solid bushings. Unfortunately this will cost somewhere around $4k, so will take some doing to get past my other half! For next year I am committed (i think) to only minor mods like cat delete.
Keep us informed.
What suspension do you have on the car?
The crank lightening seems to polarise opinion. Some suggest that it shouldn't be touched as lightening it can actually lead to more vibration. The '86 951 as I recall had forged rods anyway, so probably only minimal benefit for changing unless the car has been heavily tracked which may lead to some fatigue issues.
It sometimes seems easier to keep spending on 'minor' updates and engine mods than spending the big $ on suspension. I am at that fork now, where my next spend will be on some much better shocks and solid bushings. Unfortunately this will cost somewhere around $4k, so will take some doing to get past my other half! For next year I am committed (i think
) to only minor mods like cat delete.Keep us informed.
I doubt i'd be knifing the edges of the crank, was just a thought. that's correct i've got forged rods on mine, they're just heavy.
Well right now my engine has enough power, i've got room to go more if i run the e85 map and up the boost but i don't feel the need.
If the price is right i'll get my head ported out. if not i'll leave it.
in the future id like to take my car to track days for fun really but i wouldn't run the suspension i've got on it now, it's just to soft. i want to go stiffer with more adjustability then just front ride height.
P.S i've got my old 2.5" stock exhaust laying around and it happens to be a "euro" one with a resonator and muffler. it had a cat on it installed but i've ripped it off and also closed the wastegate tie in. but there's a hole on it where the wbo2 bung was. If you're interested PM me!
that's a good one! but since im young and far off marriage.. that isn't needed At the moment im in the middle of removing the engine. well the bits on the engine to get it out.
10-01-2012, 05:58 AM
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which i assume you still need Tbars which i don't want to run. if the stock T bars are 126 lb/min and add on the rear coil (285) i'll get 411 lb/in right? so if i ask for something around 411lb/in spring, it should be some what the same as with the T bar?
I emailed one eBay vendor to see if i can get custom supring rates to run without T bars. just waiting on a reply
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10-01-2012, 07:03 AM
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Mine were about 600(110n/m) at the front, no problems with the ride at all. Don't know about your math, with 515f I'd be looking for around 600r without t bars. kw use eibach springs (they are just a different colour)
10-01-2012, 07:29 AM
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10-01-2012, 07:34 AM
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I'm still new about spring rates ect. is there a forumla to work out what i need?
I thought the front is suppose to be heavier/stiffer then the rear? no?
I thought the front is suppose to be heavier/stiffer then the rear? no?
10-01-2012, 08:31 AM
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There is a lot of formulas and opinions around re spring rates, I am just quoting what works for me. The front spring rate is a lot higher than the rear because the spring is not at the end of the arm like the front, that is how the term 'effective rate' comes into the equation.
10-01-2012, 08:40 AM
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You mean % wise effective when you're saying that Rod, yes?
As Rod says Paulyy, you don't actually have to run their painted coils. Those pics I sent you of my KWs have Eibachs as my 2nd set.
As Rod says Paulyy, you don't actually have to run their painted coils. Those pics I sent you of my KWs have Eibachs as my 2nd set.
10-01-2012, 08:40 AM
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That clears up a lot actually!
Is there a balance from the front & rear of the car for the effective spring rates like a 40:50 for argument sake?
Is there a balance from the front & rear of the car for the effective spring rates like a 40:50 for argument sake?