What did you do on your car today?

SAM-24A · Postby **SAM-24A** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 2:19 pm

@ Cam

Why would you want to fit Harder Springs to your Coilovers ....
that's only going to return a Firmer/Jarring level of Ride Comfort for Road use .... *confused*

If your wanting to Improve the Handling Characteristics .... then simply Adjust the Compression / Rebound Valving ... 1-32 increments.

Sam .....

Merlinised MIVEC -AspiRe 2.4L
Merlin Inspired Variable Engine Control

lancerdarryl · Postby **lancerdarryl** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 2:27 pm

Spring rates that high for a road car are going to make your fillings fall out and the car unpleasant to drive.The stiffest spring rate I have ever used on my rally car was 180lb (slightly less than 4kg) and it was way too hard.

SAM-24A · Postby **SAM-24A** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 2:36 pm

8kg & 10kg Spring Rates are nearing the rates that Light Drifters use.

Perhaps that's Cam's Intention ....

Sam .....

Merlinised MIVEC -AspiRe 2.4L
Merlin Inspired Variable Engine Control

ofey · Postby **ofey** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 2:40 pm

I just tried driving mine (BCs BR Type) on the HARDEST setting on some sub-urban/urban roads. These come 4kg and 6kg

UNBEARABLE

Unless you're tracking the car FULL TIME, I don't suggest you go 8 and 10.

timmo91 · Postby **timmo91** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 4:15 pm

Installed the gas struts today with Dirtee. They came free from bodykitskingdom! Win

big_d · Postby **big_d** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 4:19 pm

I spent a few hours this morning washing, pain prepping, waxing and detailing my VRX

Hard work paid off... WOOF! :twisted:

timmo91 · Postby **timmo91** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 4:21 pm

Very nice job Dave!

Dirtee · Postby **Dirtee** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 4:24 pm

timmo91 wrote:Installed the gas struts today with Dirtee. They came free from bodykitskingdom! Win

What a lovely installation! Wonder what skilled individual help with those???

timmo91 · Postby **timmo91** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 4:41 pm

Dirtee wrote:What a lovely installation! Wonder what skilled individual help with those???

Yes, thanks Timmy haha. All up those struts cost $2.20 *rofl*

Tweak · Postby **Tweak** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 4:47 pm

Reason iam running 10 & 8 is iam lowered and to maintain that lowered look ive increased the rates and back down the compression/rebound rate and not bottom out or scrub and iam running 18x9 with 245/40 r18.
And to be honest i prefer it to be stiff rather then bouncy bouncy shit which annoys the crap out of me. Drives like its on rails now

RMN116 · Postby **RMN116** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 6:50 pm

I went for a cruise to data log my RA to see if there is any knocks after installing a AMS Boost Pill and reflashing the ecu.

On my way back home, A guy driving an SS wagon tried to leave mebut needless to say he failed. Im surprised my RA kept up with his SS. His SS was blowing smoke already and my RA is still had more to give but I backed off.

Im like a kid with a new toy again.

tencents · Postby **tencents** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 8:40 pm

Cool - thanks for the heads up. Just ordered mine off UR ($US$18 delivered ) so now know what to do

and i thought i got a bargain when i got mine.

big_d wrote:I spent a few hours this morning washing, pain prepping, waxing and detailing my VRX Hard work paid off... WOOF!

Nice job, talk about mirror like finish

RMN116 wrote:I went for a cruise to data log my RA to see if there is any knocks after installing a AMS Boost Pill and reflashing the ecu. On my way back home, A guy driving an SS wagon tried to leave mebut needless to say he failed. Im surprised my RA kept up with his SS. His SS was blowing smoke already and my RA is still had more to give but I backed off. Im like a kid with a new toy again.

Feels like a whole new beast doesn't it? I'm getting knock sum of 1 and 2s at low load 60 and rpm 1200-2000rpm, which i think can be ignored... according to merlin's guide.. if i'm reading correctly. :roll:

Mr Charisma · Postby **Mr Charisma** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 4:16 pm

Well yesterday.. visited HiTech to get the mid pipe done and 4-2-1 extractors installed. I just said make mine like Sam's and they did lol.

Sounds much better and of course the work and service was fantastic.

Installed some Crystal Vision headlights and parkers too.

Mitch · Postby **Mitch** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 4:24 pm

Washed the car yesterday ready for the sunny weather. :-)

SAM-24A · Postby **SAM-24A** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 4:47 pm

Mr Charisma wrote:Well yesterday.. visited HiTech to get the mid pipe done and 4-2-1 extractors installed. I just said make mine like Sams and they did lol. Sounds much better and of course the work and service was fantastic. Installed some Crystal Vision headlights and parkers too.

Lambros from HiTech contacted me on Friday and asked if I knew who you were & wheather I knew you as a CCJ member.
But I was obviously unaware of your exhaust intentions and/or your appointment at HiTech.

I'm glad your pleased with the exhaust work they provided you, however I doubt it's exactly like mine, I've had many extensive re-development alterations made to my entire exhaust.

Although you should be very pleased with the quality & sound of what they have done for you ....

Post-Up some nice pics if you don't mind Phil.

Sam .....

Merlinised MIVEC -AspiRe 2.4L
Merlin Inspired Variable Engine Control

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