Need Springs/struts ASAP

mrshifter · 05-07-2008, 04:20 PM

Hello,
So i did a little autocrossing last weekend, and well i decided that its time to update the suspension. i am going to get some whiteline components, but the part that i want the most is not in stock here, or at the factory. this means like 4 months or something i guess.

SO. where should i look for performance lowering springs and shocks? any ideas?

McDaveMP5 · 05-08-2008, 10:04 AM

Look for B13 struts (AGX) and springs...
not direct bolt on, but very little modifications needed !

Someone on the RHD forum provided some help on this.... although in French, you can still look at the drawings !
http://www.putfile.com/album/181501

Cheers,

--McDave

DWspecv · 05-09-2008, 04:44 PM

i have kyb full adjustables that came with my rally clip. they seem in good condition, let me know

theo · 05-09-2008, 04:58 PM

pm sent

mrshifter · 05-22-2008, 11:27 AM

so if i get b13 struts and springs, would that be about the same ride height? so if i specify lowering springs, then i should be good? i have 16" wheels.

Thanks MCDAVE.. you always know the answers

vqman · 05-22-2008, 11:29 AM

get Koni's for the love of God!!!

mrshifter · 05-22-2008, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McDaveMP5

Look for B13 struts (AGX) and springs...
not direct bolt on, but very little modifications needed !

Someone on the RHD forum provided some help on this.... although in French, you can still look at the drawings !
http://www.putfile.com/album/181501

Cheers,

--McDave

what about coilovers? would these also work with minor modification?

McDaveMP5 · 05-22-2008, 04:07 PM

Yes, with light modifications to the brackets

If you are a purist, you might want to check the weight difference, do some calculations and adjust the damping accordingly to suit the RNN14. In my case, nothing beats a track day to dial in a suspension setup (after proper alignment that is !)

Cheers,

--McDave

j_dawg23 · 05-22-2008, 04:39 PM

You should look into getting a full suspension setup for the car such as purchasing the tein suspension along with whiteline accessories. These products would drastically improve the handling of the car.

bad gti-R · 05-23-2008, 08:34 AM

do koni have a bolt on set no mods to fit

vizi0n · 05-24-2008, 03:48 AM

BC Racing has a coilover kit available. They're the ones who are manufacturing the Apex coilovers

Available in Canada for 1000$CAD and can be shipped anywhere in Canada/USA

http://www.mchiptr.com/catalog/viewprod.php?id=1585

Sorry the page is in French

nickr · 05-24-2008, 12:02 PM

oh vizion you did find them. i wonder if we could get a group buy going.

vizi0n · 05-24-2008, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickr

oh vizion you did find them. i wonder if we could get a group buy going.

we would need to ask the owner of the shop, but he ordered a set and should be getting it soon. I'll take pics when he receives it

vizi0n · 05-29-2008, 02:29 PM

BC Racing shocks in stock @ mchip.ca! I'm going there this PM to take a few photos

Will post them later this PM

Frank

vizi0n · 05-29-2008, 05:02 PM

Here are the long waited photos! PS: they are identical to the APEX found on the GTIROC group buy. I have compared with the shock in my hand looking at the photo on the screen

The number on the rear springs is 62.220.004 and the number on the front springs is 62.200.006

To see all the photos (there are some more that are not in this post) click http://www.vizi0n.com/pulsar/suspension/
To see them all in full size click http://www.vizi0n.com/pulsar/suspension/fullsize/

There is one kit in stock right here http://www.mchip.ca/catalog/viewprod.php?id=1585 and it might sell quick. If you're interested send an email to info@mchip.ca

Frank

nickr · 05-29-2008, 06:20 PM

The number on the rear springs is 62.220.004 and the number on the front springs is 62.200.006

What spring rates does that equate to?

Domiken · 05-29-2008, 06:40 PM

Whoa never seen these, not a bad price

vizi0n · 05-29-2008, 06:42 PM

Spring rate is 6kg/mm (front) and 4kg/mm (rear)

The other numbers are circumference and length

mrshifter · 05-30-2008, 01:27 PM

yes i am very interested in these. i would be the first one one the list for a group buy if someone gets one going. i am having a hard time reading on the site link that was given for these.

let me know

Thanks
D

McDaveMP5 · 05-30-2008, 03:06 PM

Try to get 4/3 or 5/4kg springs...
else the 6/4 combination leads to the same OE understeer bias as the original 3/2 setup. I'll comment on the 5/4 combo in a few weeks.

--McDave