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Post by Al Ramone on Mar 28, 2013 21:52:32 GMT 1
don't fit MK1 golf inserts unless you want it sitting on the floor. i'd say the S130 struts will be plenty low enough if you use short bump stops and a stiff spring. i'd start at 180lbs.
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Post by unclesilvia on Mar 28, 2013 22:14:55 GMT 1
I've heard mk2 golf inserts are a happy medium if required! ?
I'm not sure what size or rating spring comes with the eBay civic kit but that will be my starting point and I can adjust from there if required.
Cheers.
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Post by Al Ramone on Mar 28, 2013 22:50:54 GMT 1
MK2 golf are about the same as, or maybe a little shorter then S130. not sure it'd be worth the bother?
and yes. get some bump steer spacers if you can. i don't think they make any difference to bump steer but what they do do is put the lower arms at a nicer angle and put less strain on the tension rods. the tension rods will break on a very low car, ask me how i know...
in fact, i've got spacers AND i've had to alter the angle of the tension rods on my laurel to stop them being forced.
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Post by unclesilvia on Mar 28, 2013 22:57:15 GMT 1
Hmmmm where can I find some spacers? Anyone make them?
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Post by Al Ramone on Mar 28, 2013 23:11:24 GMT 1
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Post by datsfun on Mar 28, 2013 23:46:10 GMT 1
MK2 golf are about the same as, or maybe a little shorter then S130. not sure it'd be worth the bother? d. Good quality gas inserts for the golf can be had for £50-80 ( bill steins). Equivalent quality s130 units like the tokiko illuminate cost upwards of £180.... |
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Post by Al Ramone on Mar 28, 2013 23:58:59 GMT 1
ahh thats pretty good point.
only downside to the golf inserts that i can think of is the valving is set up for a front wheel drive car.
i have read somewhere that the rebound is a lot higher on the golf dampers compared to the datsun rear wheel drive ones.
not sure how much difference that would make for normal use?
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Post by unclesilvia on Apr 14, 2013 15:34:36 GMT 1
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Post by char1ie on Apr 22, 2015 16:04:46 GMT 1
Just to let you all know that I have just made a Pair for my 510 using 280ZX struts, 50mm collars, 300lb springs and alloy top hats. They have long studs in the hubs (Cosworth ones also from Ebay). Here is a before and after shot, and a picture of the struts in final form.   Charlie |
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Post by datsfun on Apr 22, 2015 21:09:47 GMT 1
Good move on the longer studs...280zx units are stupidly short. Hopefully with the stock length strut you will have enough travel if you lower the car? I found that max lowering was aound 40mm ish before bottoming out. Enough for a drop, but not a slamm!
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