Work finished. (For now) The result >>>
03-01-2005, 01:09 AM
#1
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
Work finished. (For now) The result >>>
My baby's got new shoes and a new suspension. The springs still need to settle, though. I love it. Can't wait to drive her in the morning...
Edit: Beautiful evening..took some pics after the springs settled a bit:
Chad
Edit: Beautiful evening..took some pics after the springs settled a bit:
Chad
Last edited by Chads996; 03-01-2005 at 07:56 PM.
03-01-2005, 01:32 AM
#2
Nordschleife Master
Did you take a before/after measurment for comparison of lowering, etc.? I am getting my sport suspension ptu on in the next couple weeks and first things I do this weekend before I forget is to take measurements so I can compare.
03-01-2005, 10:02 AM
#5
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
LVDell: I am going to give it a couple of days for the springs to settle. They already have as far sa I am concerned. They do need to break in a bit.
JC: The wheels are Porsche Sport classics. 18x8 front and 18x10 rear. I have always liked these.
Now for my feedback on driving the new suspension:
Slow cornering / turn in - Very nice. Much more quick, less body roll and response has been reduced. Feels much better, more solidly attached to the road.
Fast / at speed lane changing - AWESOME. Again response is quick, definately fells lower to the ground. Particularly next to an SUV monster. Steering wheel seems firmer, and much more direct.
Ride - Firmer than stock but not nearly as stiff as the coilovers I had on my M3. (I could drive over a penny and tell you if it was heads or tails.
) I would say it would be right in the middle between coilovers and OEM (non M030) suspension.
Overall, much better. I shouldbe participating in an autoX soon to test the handling. I will have a better write-up then.
cheers,
Chad
JC: The wheels are Porsche Sport classics. 18x8 front and 18x10 rear. I have always liked these.
Now for my feedback on driving the new suspension:
Slow cornering / turn in - Very nice. Much more quick, less body roll and response has been reduced. Feels much better, more solidly attached to the road.
Fast / at speed lane changing - AWESOME. Again response is quick, definately fells lower to the ground. Particularly next to an SUV monster. Steering wheel seems firmer, and much more direct.
Ride - Firmer than stock but not nearly as stiff as the coilovers I had on my M3. (I could drive over a penny and tell you if it was heads or tails.
) I would say it would be right in the middle between coilovers and OEM (non M030) suspension.Overall, much better. I shouldbe participating in an autoX soon to test the handling. I will have a better write-up then.
cheers,
Chad
Last edited by Chads996; 03-01-2005 at 11:45 AM.
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03-01-2005, 03:44 PM
#14
Racer
Wow, Chad, looks great. Let me know how it is on the track. I'm taking mine to Buttonwillow in a couple of weeks to do some instructing - I'm going to use the oppurtunity to sort out my new GT3 bars.
What bar settings did you start with?
What bar settings did you start with?
03-01-2005, 03:49 PM
#15
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
SRL - They are not on yet, I need to get drop links for the front. However, I was informed that you need to start with the "middle" setting on each one. Then adjust to taste. More to come.
BTW - Did you get drop links? And, where?
Chad
BTW - Did you get drop links? And, where?
Chad