Anti lift kit fitted :)
03 February 2014, 06:38 PM
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Anti lift kit fitted :)
Need to get the tracking done again, but by far my best buy. Under acceleration and braking so much better. Well worth it for anyone considering it 
03 February 2014, 06:54 PM
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Rather than start another thread can I ask. I have 180mph clocks fitted and have just fitted a kmh/mph converter, the one inbetween the two leads near the gearbox. I checked it was reading properly with a sat nav and its about 8mph slow (speedo). Could it possibly be the tyres I have on it 215/45/17 as mine is supposed to have 16's.
03 February 2014, 07:01 PM
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Yeah I had read that. Also the speedo needle is right at the bottom of the 0mph, never noticed that before so not sure wether that's how it should be or not?
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04 February 2014, 07:56 PM
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I'd be too lazy to remove it!!Can I ask you, have you lost any sensation of acceleration/speed?
Reason I ask is its the sensation I crave, could only be doing 30 mph but if it felt fast I would be happy.
Dont know if that actually made sense!!
04 February 2014, 08:24 PM
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Rather than start another thread can I ask. I have 180mph clocks fitted and have just fitted a kmh/mph converter, the one inbetween the two leads near the gearbox. I checked it was reading properly with a sat nav and its about 8mph slow (speedo). Could it possibly be the tyres I have on it 215/45/17 as mine is supposed to have 16's.
http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible_pg4.html has a rolling radius calc toward the bottom.
would only account for a 2.49 mph inaccuracy though with your 45's
04 February 2014, 09:38 PM
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If you have a classic on 17s i believe you should run 215/40/17
http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible_pg4.html has a rolling radius calc toward the bottom.
would only account for a 2.49 mph inaccuracy though with your 45's
http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible_pg4.html has a rolling radius calc toward the bottom.
would only account for a 2.49 mph inaccuracy though with your 45's
Thanks. I run 215/45/17. Will check with a sat nav tomo, left it in work
04 February 2014, 09:43 PM
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I dont want my car to become boring in the sense that I only know its going fast by looking at the speedo, instead of actually "feeling" its fast.
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04 February 2014, 09:50 PM
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I'm pretty sure the ALK will increase dive and lift - despite it's name. I think your feelings are deceiving you.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?p=8384387
I bought my car with the ALK fitted already, so have never experienced the back to back difference.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?p=8384387
How are these terms applicable to large upgrade units (Whiteline, Perrin, & GT Spec)? These kits, to varying degrees, decrease your car's natural anti-lift and anti-dive characteristics. This will soften the front suspension during acceleration and braking and a softer suspension will even out the load on the front tires, giving a higher total total cornering load available or more front end grip. Another way of looking at this is that under acceleration or braking, the effective spring stiffness is lower, reducing the front end anti-roll resistance, hence reducing weight transfer at the front and less understeer.
06 February 2014, 11:08 AM
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Yes, ALK actually does the opposite of what's on the tin
With an almost horizontal bottom arm the OE set up has virtually no anti dive, the ALK reduces the anti dive further, it does not increase it
The OE anti-dive is set for a 'works for everyone' but is IMHO, personal preference. I like less, or at least the OE amount, but always fit offset bushes for the increased castor and the benefits that brings
With an almost horizontal bottom arm the OE set up has virtually no anti dive, the ALK reduces the anti dive further, it does not increase it
The OE anti-dive is set for a 'works for everyone' but is IMHO, personal preference. I like less, or at least the OE amount, but always fit offset bushes for the increased castor and the benefits that brings
06 February 2014, 12:40 PM
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Must be in my head then. It definatly feels more planted under braking and acceleration. And unless there was an issue with the bushes that came off it definatly feels like its reduced lift
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