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supacook2k

posted on 4th May 05 at 14:35

i'm gonna get them trimmed then knock them out a bit as it will be cheaper than buying new tyres . will have a look how much the adjustables cost now. does the adjustables change the lowering height ?


James R

posted on 4th May 05 at 14:21

More damping will reduce the rate of compression, so will reduce the scubbing from small bumps in the road, but it's no correction for having the correct clearance in the first place.

It would be wise to get a set of koni or bylstien adjustable shocks as when you have the 2L in there the damping demands of the suspension will change radically.

Alo tires which don't stick otu as much might be an idea to aid the clearance issues you have now.


Siberia

posted on 4th May 05 at 14:04

and maybe some bigger bumpstops...


Tom J

posted on 4th May 05 at 14:00

once the arches have been trimmed and knocked out it will be fine


supacook2k

posted on 4th May 05 at 13:58

can anything be done then aprt from new springs?


Siberia

posted on 4th May 05 at 13:55

springs stiffen the ride


supacook2k

posted on 4th May 05 at 13:52

i thought the shocks stiffened the suspension or is that the dampers?

instead of buying new springs what can i do do stiffen the ride as it hasn't changed from the standard to the spax springs?

[Edited on 04-05-2005 by supacook2k]


Siberia

posted on 4th May 05 at 13:42

different shocks wont stop rubbing... different springs maybe....depends on the offset of your wheels


supacook2k

Icon depicting mood of post posted on 4th May 05 at 13:40

i bought some spax -35mm without buying the full kit and i'm now paying the price, back rubs on 17's when only going over a litte bump. gonnna get the arches trimmed and knocked out but want new shocks to make sure it dont rub. where can i get some rear shocks from for my sport that dont cost too much, i've seen bilstein rear gas dampers for £28 each but thi seems really cheap and dont know if they are just a standard type of replacement or a lot stiffer? ay help appeciated.