Hi Guy's

Finally got round to purchasing some new coilovers to replace my banging rear struts(05 STI).

I decided to go with the default BC units and after a closer inspection the quality/finish looks great so fingers crossed they work just as well.

I'm going to be fitting them over the weekend with some help from my Dad but what i may need is some advice on settings (ride height and camber).

What are peoples suggestions for a good starting point on ride height, i don't want it silly low just a nice balance of form and function.



Also going to move my rear arb onto the hard setting while i'm at it

 

1. Silly low looks very cool, try it...
2. Don't adjust the ARB till you are happy with the ride height, geometry and damping settings, IMHO.
3. I will check for John Felseads settings on my PC at home tonight.
4. Snow due any minute !

dunx

P.S. PM Frosti or Bren @ Apex for advice.

 

Arggh not considered Snow, suppose i will have to just take it really steady until i find a nice open space.

I'm sure some test runs will be in order once i have them on, if your up for it?

 

From JF himself

my setup is aimed at fast road use mainly, rather than out and out track use, so should suit you well.

camber is -1.8 degrees front, -1.6 degrees rear. Parallel toe rear, 0.5mm toe in front.

I cant alter ride height which is 380mm front, 352mm rear. The group N PWRC cars on tarmac setup run 364mm front, 344mm rear with a full tank of fuel onboard, so your setup is quite low for a road car and a bit nose low.

Tein suggestions are for 345 F & 340 R. IIRC

HTH

dunx

 

Cheers Dunx,

I'll give that a go

 

All fitted and after a small drive they feel great.

Just need to get them set up properly

 

Did you ring Gary for the wheel alignment?

 

Sorry Lee, i'm booked in at Track Torque for now but thanks anyway.

 

Oh man......!! LOL!

Dunx - tell him how good the Tams' are will ya!

 

I dunno I've never met them !

LOL

dunx

 

I'm sure i won't go too far wrong with TT, i'm only really after a fast road setup and a normal rate of tyre wear.

I'm sure once the weather gets better we can compare setups

 

Just got home from Track Torque, and I'm pleased to say the car feels even better.

The difference was obvious on the drive home especially going round the first wet roundabout, it felt like you could push it a bit more without instant under steer like before.

Probably regret saying this but i think i have the handling/feel spot on for road use and my style of driving


What to do next.....................................

 

Lofty PM me the settings if you got a printout would like to see what they suggested !

dunx

 

I'll Scan a copy tomorrow and send it you

 

Cheers fella ! Like to see what people are up to !

dunx

 

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