850T5M Posted May 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 So after letting the car settle over night, and me taking it for a longer drive today, I noticed the car doesn't actually bounce. I can't explain it, its just different from stock, but not in a bad way. If I go push on the fender now and try to bounce the car, it comes right back up and doesn't bounce at all, its pretty stiff. I'm happy Hopefully an alignment and maybe IPd sways in a month or two will make me have a big Do you have pictures with the new set up. I have biisteins know with eibachs and thinking of going with ipd's next. your car looks exactly like mine but i have a wagon. I would love to see how the front sits. I'll see if I can get a picture tomorrow. You will not be disappointed. The springs really make the car sit aggressive, basically in front I can barely squeeze a finger between the tire and the fender (horizontally). Im running 205/55R16 tires at 36PSI and I have no rub except for u-turns. I've ran over a few speed bumps and hit some pot holes already and the ride is very tolerable, and I haven't rubbed my tires yet. Im thinking of getting some spacers in the back to make her prettier Anyone know the offset difference between the front and back wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzimark Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 I am about to replace shocks, springs, and struts all around. As a Mechanical engineering student who spent 2 years on my school's Formula SAE team, I would LOVE to use to put together the ideal setup for my car. Problem is: I have NEVER seen the springs rates or damping co-efficients (or curves) actually published for any suspension components that are sold for 850s. If you have these specs for products offered from sachs, billstein, and other damper/spring manufacturers, please....do share! Good luck, many of us have tried to drag it out of them with seemingly little success. You're probably better off just finding a shop in the area with the proper equipment to characterize the shocks. Springs are easy to do yourself with a weight and a ruler :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Betty Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 I am about to replace shocks, springs, and struts all around. As a Mechanical engineering student who spent 2 years on my school's Formula SAE team, I would LOVE to use to put together the ideal setup for my car. Problem is: I have NEVER seen the springs rates or damping co-efficients (or curves) actually published for any suspension components that are sold for 850s. If you have these specs for products offered from sachs, billstein, and other damper/spring manufacturers, please....do share! never seen them either. Also a mech E joining SAE next year. Thats why I like the koni yellows. you can adjust the dampening and reduce your amplitudes. That or a full coilover setup with dampening adjustability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzimark Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 never seen them either. Also a mech E joining SAE next year. Thats why I like the koni yellows. you can adjust the dampening and reduce your amplitudes. That or a full coilover setup with dampening adjustability. I agree, but you should really read through this: http://farnorthracing.com/autocross_secrets18.html A bunch of good suspension info on that site btw. :tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pops Racer Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Hmmm, is that why Eibach teams with Koni and the FSD's? They work very well together. No oscillation and a great ride, plus handling win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagabond Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 So after letting the car settle over night, and me taking it for a longer drive today, I noticed the car doesn't actually bounce. I can't explain it, its just different from stock, but not in a bad way. If I go push on the fender now and try to bounce the car, it comes right back up and doesn't bounce at all, its pretty stiff. I'm happy This is why I asked. That setup shouldn't be "bouncy" if the rest of the suspension/chassis is healthy. In addition every car I have put bilsteins in (mine or otherwise) always stiffen up within a short time frame. I'm glad you are happy. As for suspension dynamics, most of the aftermarket "sport" spring/shocks for this chassis are relatively close enough in specs where you don't have to be an engineer to pick out the right combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman55 Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 I agree, but you should really read through this: http://farnorthracing.com/autocross_secrets18.html A bunch of good suspension info on that site btw. Nice info, THANKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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