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Re: rear spring bias
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09/11/2011 19:45
09/11/2011 19:45
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jonone
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jonone
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recaro speed seats and momo course steering wheel too.....do they count?
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Re: rear spring bias
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#1287930
09/11/2011 20:01
09/11/2011 20:01
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jonone
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jonone
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another thing thats slightly annoying is i plumped for more camber in the straight ahead (1 degree) mainly to weight up the steering...which it has done but it definitely has made it tram-line/torque steer more. might need to find a balance maybe 0.8 of a degree?
do people normally run 17x7j? is there any point in going for 7.5j? what tyre would you run on 7.5j? i know 215/40/17 is the best size but there is more choice in 215/45/17 like the f1 assymetric 2 and the conti sportcontact 5 will there be any handling differences?
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Re: rear spring bias
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#1287932
09/11/2011 20:02
09/11/2011 20:02
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jonone
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jonone
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They're more form over function so no not really stops my ass from sliding which is functional is it not?
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Re: rear spring bias
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#1287938
09/11/2011 20:08
09/11/2011 20:08
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patch234
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The ProRace 1.2 deal never took off, although I reckon they will still do you a good price - speak with Andy Williams at Rimstock in Birmingham
Awaiting reply, thanks Nigel
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Re: rear spring bias
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#1287957
09/11/2011 20:46
09/11/2011 20:46
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jonone
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jonone
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The ProRace 1.2 deal never took off, although I reckon they will still do you a good price - speak with Andy Williams at Rimstock in Birmingham
Awaiting reply, thanks Nigel me too!
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Re: rear spring bias
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#1287959
09/11/2011 20:53
09/11/2011 20:53
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jonone
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jonone
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215/45 will give you a slightly taller sidewall, so there will be more tyre roll (for the same make of tyre)
Also, I believe several Coupe owners have noted wheelarch liner rubbing with 215/45 17
As for camber - I also run 1 degree negative and I have almost zero torquesteer yes, its weird i would not expect it to have made the difference it has?
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Re: rear spring bias
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#1287966
09/11/2011 21:06
09/11/2011 21:06
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jonone
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jonone
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no there fixed...might see if 0.8 is a happy medium between steering weight and tram-lining.
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Re: rear spring bias
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09/11/2011 22:58
09/11/2011 22:58
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jonone
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jonone
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the place barbz takes its to...they have done my geo about six times.
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Re: rear spring bias
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#1289817
16/11/2011 23:47
16/11/2011 23:47
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johnnybravoturbo
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Jon,if you get a chance nip the car over and i will have a good look over it on the ramp. Quite keen to see whats causing this as my sprintey is also a little lively to say the least at the back end.Great fun around Donington on sunday but a little unnerving on the road.
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Re: rear spring bias
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#1289877
17/11/2011 11:17
17/11/2011 11:17
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jonone
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Thanks again to nigel for taking the time to drive my car...it was nice to meet you especially in the name of science! i have run less camber (0.5 degrees) in the straight ahead and that made no difference to how the back end felt,but it did tramline less and the steering was a bit lighter. at one point when i was waiting for my springs to be made i did have 350lb springs on the front and std springs on the rear,but i did not drive the car hard in this state and i suppose i was not looking for it to cure my symptoms at the time, i only noticed more roll at the back....i could try this again! i'm still leaning towards the tyre's but not dismissing the spring bias has nothing to do with it, in-fact it might be a combination of both? 3rd post down explains my symptoms spot on! johnny i would love to "nip" up and see you but your hardly round the corner! but you never know might be worth a trip! out of interest what tyres are you running on your sprinty?
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Re: rear spring bias
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17/11/2011 11:44
17/11/2011 11:44
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If you want to pop over to Shalford for a couple of hours next weekend, you can try my wheels on your car, 17" 7.5 on a Toyo 215/40/17
Your car is Usain Bolt with wellies
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Re: rear spring bias
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17/11/2011 12:06
17/11/2011 12:06
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jonone
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jonone
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thanks, i might just take you up on this i will pm you
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Re: rear spring bias
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#1290022
17/11/2011 22:50
17/11/2011 22:50
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johnnybravoturbo
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Toyo T1r's on the sprintey and on my black coupe. Folk come from France to see me and Scotland.So your only around the corner
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Re: rear spring bias
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#1290035
17/11/2011 23:25
17/11/2011 23:25
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jonone
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jonone
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ok maybe i'm just lazy
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Re: rear spring bias
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08/12/2011 11:47
08/12/2011 11:47
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jonone
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jonone
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hopefully a mini comparison between the bc and gaz too! im interested on how alexis feels his car now drives with equal front and rear spring rates.
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