If you look closely, you'll see it's AF, not metric. I couldn't buy a metric spanner off the shelf with a deep enough crank.Phil, I tried to measure the capacity of the old rear springs.
I gave up at 27 litres......
If you look closely, you'll see it's AF, not metric. I couldn't buy a metric spanner off the shelf with a deep enough crank.Phil, I tried to measure the capacity of the old rear springs.
I gave up at 27 litres......I adjusted them, took a guess at what would be a good starting point (and as far as the rear went, I was miles off.
No, mines not twitchy at all. Just bouncy at the rear at speed in a straight line.
Hi Dave,
Just to let you know after slaving under my car for a "couple" of hours today (damn Eibach ARB![[:@]](/forums/styles/seatcupra/oldforumsmileys/furious.gif "Furious [:@]")
) I managed to get both my back shocks off and adjust the damping.
I had been thinking that my rears still felt a little bouncy, but after finding that setting my fronts to about 70% improved things I've now done the same to the rears. First impressions are positive but I'll give it another run tomorrow on some more difficult roads - if not I'll have to get under the car again soon
. I've got a track day in a couple of weeks and want to get it spot on before that.
Anyway I'll keep you posted....
Just to let you know after slaving under my car for a "couple" of hours today (damn Eibach ARB
) I managed to get both my back shocks off and adjust the damping.I had been thinking that my rears still felt a little bouncy, but after finding that setting my fronts to about 70% improved things I've now done the same to the rears. First impressions are positive but I'll give it another run tomorrow on some more difficult roads - if not I'll have to get under the car again soon
. I've got a track day in a couple of weeks and want to get it spot on before that.Anyway I'll keep you posted....
Hi Dave,
I had been thinking that my rears still felt a little bouncy, but after finding that setting my fronts to about 70% improved things I've now done the same to the rears. First impressions are positive but I'll give it another run tomorrow on some more difficult roads - if not I'll have to get under the car again soon
Anyway I'll keep you posted....
Are they Kw v3's you have fitted? I just fitted a set of v3's the other day and the back is very bouncy also.
I haven't had a chance to adjust the rebound on the rear yet but I adjusted the compression (softer) and it has improved things slightly.
Neil.
I adjusted the rears on my V2s to 135 degrees off the hardest setting and it has improved things. Getting used to it now.
Good to hear it.
I really must go through this and pop the torque figures in etc.
No mine are V2's like dave's. I did wonder if a softer compression setting would help in combination with a firmer rebound?
I adjusted the rears on my V2s to 135 degrees off the hardest setting and it has improved things. Getting used to it now.
That's interesting, that's still a fair bit firmer than mine. I must admit when I did the adjustment I reckon they were at more than 50% to start with so reckon I only stiffenend them slightly more in the end. A more extended drive today did show a slight improvment but I couldn't help thinking they could do with a bit more still. Well now I've got the method sussed I may have another go next weekend.
Now this is partially a stupid question cos i know the answer but just want opinions
I fitted my coilovers at weekend but the clamp at the top is standing proud of the turret meaning the strut is able to rattle around now im pretty sure that is wrong!
I can see that the clamp is hard down on the top mount bush though so im confused.
Now i dont have a torque rench so not able to check the 60NM
but if torqued up right should the pull them back together?
I fitted my coilovers at weekend but the clamp at the top is standing proud of the turret meaning the strut is able to rattle around now im pretty sure that is wrong!
I can see that the clamp is hard down on the top mount bush though so im confused.
Now i dont have a torque rench so not able to check the 60NM
but if torqued up right should the pull them back together?
That's normal. If the top nut is tightened correctly and it's a new top mount, the top mount is being pulled up hard against the underside of the mounting. - You will see a gap.
Yeah they are new top mounts
A gap big enough to get your finger through?
The only reason i ask is cos i have a clunk noise which thought could be that
as with the gap the strut would be able to twist and lean meaning the clamb would bang against the turret
No, there shouldn't be a gap that big.
the springs do settle causing the nuts to rise up , i found this on mine.. but all i get now is the car creaks when i turn full lock.
photo of the culpret
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also Dave i dont know if you know but should i need the drop links for the ARB like you have there for the LCR?
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