New coilovers

[lautray]

I recently acquired a set of front Bilstein/Eibach coilovers (thanks John & Josh ;)) & Russo fitted them today.

Before:
http://www.trackchat.com.au/media/data/500/DSC02266i.JPG


After:
http://www.trackchat.com.au/media/data/500/DSC02269i.JPG

Didn't take any photos off the hoist just yet as the rear suspension is getting done this week.

Much, much firmer than 5 year/172,000km old FE2. The real test will be Wakefield next week. If they work as well as they look, hoping for an improvement at Wakefield. Will be aiming for >-2* neg camber with these too. Alignment this week when new rims arrive.

[2 cylinders shy]

Are these adjustable for bumb and rebound?
What spring rate did you settle on?

Bilstein stuff is top notch in my experience :bravo:

[Aeron]

Looks like some nice gear there mate!! :bravo:

About how much is that front setup worth??

[35R]

wow the coilovers are really much more compact arent they? it will be interesting to see how much camber you get with the RE55's

[lautray]

Are these adjustable for bumb and rebound?
What spring rate did you settle on?


These are not adjustable except for height. I think they are set at ~340mm HTG at the moment. Will measure properly when the rear gets taken care of.

I honestly couldn't tell you the spring rate (I was told what they were, but can't remember), but they are very firm on the street. Will look at them properly when the rims are off this week. Apparently more circuit/handling oriented than for daily driver duties. Just gotta see if I can put up with it (read: get used to it) daily driven. So used to old, spongy FE2, I think I have gone soft. Also one reason why I am going back to 18" rim/tyre combo on the street. 19's with firm suspension already firm suspension will annoy the crap out of me no end.


Bilstein stuff is top notch in my experience :bravo:

:yep:, They do have a good name :).

About how much is that front setup worth??

I think it retails >$2k. I got a very, very good deal ;). Too good to pass up.

[choppo]

How did you go with the neg camber?

[2 cylinders shy]

Looks like some nice gear there mate!! :bravo:

About how much is that front setup worth??

I have a similar setup, theres a place down here that do them for about $2500.00 with matching rear spings and shocks. :)

[lautray]

wow the coilovers are really much more compact arent they? it will be interesting to see how much camber you get with the RE55's

How did you go with the neg camber?

Ok... with the 225 RE55's on the front, was able to basically get max camber of 2.6x* left side & 2.9x* right side. Couldn't wind in any more on the left side as the adjusting bolt was completely wound out. Didn't touch the right side. Note, even with this much camber, my 245/35/19 street tyres clear the coilovers, so that is handy.

Lets see if it yields a result now.

[2 cylinders shy]

If any one is interested I have a similar setup.

1.5 degrees of negative camber
245/40R18 RE55?s these are 250mm wide
ROH drift R?s 18x8 P45 offset