LC v LCR Suspension

[Mint]

What are the differences between the lcr and the lc suspension set ups and are they a straight swop to an lc without any major issues?

 

[m0rk]

Not the same, ARB pick up is not the same.

 

[Mint]

So not worth the hassle then?

 

[m0rk]

No, the LCR setup is better, but by the time you've changed the struts, hubs, ARB you need to know why you're changing the parts

 

[Steely]

the Lc's setup is good as standard, the lcr's is refined and more track orientated,

unless youre really trcking it you'll struggle to push the lc's setup,

 

[m0rk]

the Lc's setup is good as standard

I don't think you can say that anything base on the Mk4 Golf from 1999 is 'good'

adequate

 

[Steely]

I don't think you can say that anything base on the Mk4 Golf from 1999 is 'good'

adequate

id come from a 5 door fiat stilo, so the mk4 platform seems mile ahead

ive never found it catch me out, but maybe it could give better feedback

 

[hara]

What are the differences between the lcr and the lc suspension set ups and are they a straight swop to an lc without any major issues?

wishbones
droplinks
arb
front bushings
rear bushings
springs and shock absorbers
track rod ends
wheel bearings
guide joints

 

[andycupra]

id come from a 5 door fiat stilo, so the mk4 platform seems mile ahead

ive never found it catch me out, but maybe it could give better feedback

This will now become the new standard measurement for a cars handling ability:

Is it better than a 5 door fiat stilo?


Standard handling on a LC is no more than acceptable.

 

[m0rk]

This will now become the new standard measurement for a cars handling ability:

Is it better than a 5 door fiat stilo?


Standard handling on a LC is no more than acceptable.

Will we measure it in Stilo's?

Like a new unit?

ie "My Integra handles to the power of 3 stilo"

 

[Steely]

maybe it wasnt wise owning up to once having one,

it did handle like a fat kid driving a fridge, that it all

 

[andycupra]

30th August 2010.

the day the scientifically developed measurement known as the 'stilo' was born.

 

[Steely]

30th August 2010.

the day the scientifically developed measurement known as the 'stilo' was born.

brought a tear to my eye

 

[m0rk]

30th August 2010.

the day the scientifically developed measurement known as the 'stilo' was born.

LOL @ your sig

Power = 3 stilo . . . . . . . . Handling = 3 stilo
Looks = 4 stilo . . . . . . . . Driver =
How many Stilo do you have?

 

[Steely]

SCN has a sense of humour!

 

[traumapat]

Adding a rear ARB to the lc makes it better.... 5 stilos + a magic trees worth.

 

[Phillc]

The shocks are a straight swap, without needing any other mods.

 

[Mint]

The shocks are a straight swap, without needing any other mods.

So a straight swap with LCR springs and dampers would fit ok? Would lower the car slightly over the standard LC springs and dampers and would firm up the ride also?

 

[seanaldo1987]

LOL @ your sig

Power = 3 stilo . . . . . . . . Handling = 3 stilo
Looks = 4 stilo . . . . . . . . Driver =
How many Stilo do you have?

so this is where the sig was derived from.......

makes sense now

 

[Phillc]

So a straight swap with LCR springs and dampers would fit of? Would lower the car slightly over the standard LC springs and dampers and would firm up the ride also?

Yes it fits fine, it would be a bout 11mm lower iirc and yes its firmer, its worth it if you can pick up a set and get fitted cheaply, definitely better than just putting after market springs on.