Amjad Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Oh. You say 20, 20 what? I didn't know you could measure preload easily? Or did you wind springs and set dampers to 20? Lol been a long day Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bussey Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 Oh. You say 20, 20 what? I didn't know you could measure preload easily? Or did you wind springs and set dampers to 20? Lol been a long dayHahaha it's cool man, I've has the fronts at 32 and the rears at 28. Setup was rock hard but back still a bit too all over the place.Then tried 24 front, 18 rear, a lot better on the road but only made the back end more out of touch.Now lowered the pre load on the rear, and kept the 24 and put the rear to 20. Has actullaly made a huge diffrence.To be honest I just wanted the car to handle like my clio sport on the lanes getting there but still two diffrent worlds apart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbo-fever Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Sweet didn't realise you were doing track time, me and a few pals are doing some aswell. My mate in that 440bhp mk3 astra is coming to Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maddox710 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Sounds sweet James hopefully it stay nice and reliable for you so you can enjoy it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 OH! Yeah I run a lot less on road, typically 15/10. But balance has changed loads since changing my setup (preload, ride height and difference ARBs) so I need to play about with it too. How does is the clio different? Always liked those cars Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bussey Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 Sweet didn't realise you were doing track time, me and a few pals are doing some aswell. My mate in that 440bhp mk3 astra is coming toAwesome mate! I'll have to grab your number and cruise up there with you and Ben Sounds sweet James hopefully it stay nice and reliable for you so you can enjoy itCheers will! Yeah I hope so too mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bussey Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 (edited) OH! Yeah I run a lot less on road, typically 15/10. But balance has changed loads since changing my setup (preload, ride height and difference ARBs) so I need to play about with it too. How does is the clio different? Always liked those carsHaven't been that low yet mate, seems like it's pretty bang on at the minute though I dare say.And the clios just feel so responsive and forgiving in corners, that's all I want from this. Seems anyone can jump into one and instantly be a quick b road driver. No jokes I've done some testing with some mates with very very poor driving abilities But yeah unfortunately they are two different worlds apart, one a 172bhp open diff piece of French metal that's made for twists. The other a 323bhp LSD tin can that leaves 11's everywhere. I can't see me winning personally, but it's a lot better! Edited August 12, 2015 by Bussey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maddox710 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Will be good to see this screaming round track Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie28 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Got a wedding on Sat so cant make Japfest to see this thing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie28 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Got a wedding on Sat so cant make Japfest to see this thing Just seen its on sunday! So i should be there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maddox710 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Just seen its on sunday! So i should be there!Just loled Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vturbo Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Starlet on coilovers on B roads is a treacherous business lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bussey Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 Will be good to see this screaming round trackYeah hopefully it survives the whole 20 minutes Just seen its on sunday! So i should be there!Sweet mate Starlet on coilovers on B roads is a treacherous business lolYeah I just give up now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbo-fever Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Yer no worries mate will sort it out on Facebook Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Haven't been that low yet mate, seems like it's pretty bang on at the minute though I dare say.And the clios just feel so responsive and forgiving in corners, that's all I want from this. Seems anyone can jump into one and instantly be a quick b road driver. No jokes I've done some testing with some mates with very very poor driving abilities But yeah unfortunately they are two different worlds apart, one a 172bhp open diff piece of French metal that's made for twists. The other a 323bhp LSD tin can that leaves 11's everywhere. I can't see me winning personally, but it's a lot better!Yeah on track I think I went right up near to max stiffness because Donington is so smooth, then again your BC's have harder springs. I've always liked and wanted to drive the 172/182 but don't know if I could ever own one. Weird thing is I've changed and added so much on my suspension mods but I'm still trying to achieve the same balance it had on just springs and braces! Used to be able to slide it through corners so nicely, but saying that the parts I have now haven't been set to their best (preload etc). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Essexglanza Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Would love to take mine on track, have a 197 cup for track use already 👍, Car will be flying round on Sunday , hope it goes well pal !! A load of effort gone into this beast by the looks of things. 😍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AdamB Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I'll be around on Sunday mate, I'll keep an eye out on track for ya. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bussey Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 Yeah on track I think I went right up near to max stiffness because Donington is so smooth, then again your BC's have harder springs. I've always liked and wanted to drive the 172/182 but don't know if I could ever own one. Weird thing is I've changed and added so much on my suspension mods but I'm still trying to achieve the same balance it had on just springs and braces! Used to be able to slide it through corners so nicely, but saying that the parts I have now haven't been set to their best (preload etc). You know it ! Clio is only on springs and would love it to handle like that ! Failing that I'll just man up though Would love to take mine on track, have a 197 cup for track use already 👍, Car will be flying round on Sunday , hope it goes well pal !! A load of effort gone into this beast by the looks of things. 😍Oh nice ! And cheers man appreciate it I'll be around on Sunday mate, I'll keep an eye out on track for ya.Cheers mate, will be in the midday session Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bussey Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 Got round to doing something that ive wanted to do for a long while now, was just too scared to get the disc cutter out.All done though, so so much better!DIY short shifter Didn't really get any pictures of the interesting stuff Sits like this now though, linkage is barely 1mm off the floor. Oh and a quick wax because I was quite content with finding something else to do, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bussey Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 Jf2 was a bit of a flop, ended up getting pretty stressed out in the morning from all the parking problems, then to top things the gear linkage snapping on track. minus that, car was pretty spot on, video of what happened on track here, also sorry to all the people who came over and tried having a chat whilst i was bodging the car so i could get home.....wasent a happy bunny at the time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mE6XXb__5uU Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bussey Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Few pictures from the weekend.Only update from the weekend is me getting prices for a set of 4 R888r's. If anyone can get a set of 4 for less than £418.00 then please let me know Oh and credit to the people that got the photos Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Think I need some r888s or ad08s after my mishap on track lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bussey Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Think I need some r888s or ad08s after my mishap on track lol Saw that video man, left more rubber than the drifters After seeing the R888r's Sunday my minds set, just no way am I paying full price, I'll get a cheap set one way or another haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Haha defo mate I no what you mean mate the sooner I can bin off my toyo tr1s the better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
abbott Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Cars looking good matey. Try the dunlop dz03g tyres there bloody amazing mate compared to the r888s Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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