what is a coilover?
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Re: what is a coilover? (Alchemist)
Alchemist,
I just completed the conversion using a kit from Doug Rippie Motorsports.It can be done in a home shop. The most dificult part is replacing the old bushings. When it's all done...WOW !
I just completed the conversion using a kit from Doug Rippie Motorsports.It can be done in a home shop. The most dificult part is replacing the old bushings. When it's all done...WOW !
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Re: what is a coilover? (Angelsword)
Alchemist,
I just completed the conversion using a kit from Doug Rippie Motorsports.It can be done in a home shop. The most dificult part is replacing the old bushings. When it's all done...WOW !
I just completed the conversion using a kit from Doug Rippie Motorsports.It can be done in a home shop. The most dificult part is replacing the old bushings. When it's all done...WOW !
What are your impressions?
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Re: what is a coilover? (365ZUM)
Re: WOW !
The handling is much improved. The rear wheel hop, when you corner on an uneven road surface is gone. The steering is like a go cart.
Only problem may be that I opted for a spring rate that is going to be too heavy for a car that is driven mostly on the street. I'll let you know in a few weeks.
So far, I'm very pleased with the results. Before I can realy see how well it will corner, I have to replace my rear tyres...someone wore them out...
The handling is much improved. The rear wheel hop, when you corner on an uneven road surface is gone. The steering is like a go cart.
Only problem may be that I opted for a spring rate that is going to be too heavy for a car that is driven mostly on the street. I'll let you know in a few weeks.
So far, I'm very pleased with the results. Before I can realy see how well it will corner, I have to replace my rear tyres...someone wore them out...
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Re: what is a coilover? (365ZUM)
the only benefit of a coilover conversion on a Vette is the ease of tunability in regard to spring rate and ride height adjustments; the coilover conversion actually increases unsprung weight, and 84/87 Vettes require mods to the front shock towers- no real benefits for the street