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Post by Rickster on Jul 21, 2017 17:56:01 GMT
So here's the thing
I think my rear shocks are on the way out,
Seem a tad bouncy, it is only a second hand mk2 suspension with 1 coil cut
Do I
Replace with OEM mk2 shocks keep springs
replace with OEM MK2 shocks and new lowering springs
Or smash the credit card and go Meister?
I sort of know the answer but am looking for justification!!!!
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Post by sandys on Jul 21, 2017 18:26:15 GMT
Smash the credit card I reckon  Ask James for a test drive of his next weekend at Combe, he has CRDs, I'm sure he'll be accommodating, might help you make a choice. |
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Post by jackyboy on Jul 21, 2017 18:52:11 GMT
Meisters!! I've driven tgshelby on meisters they were dreamy smooth compared to my racelands!!
Don't forget about demontweeks finance 😆
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Post by Rickster on Jul 21, 2017 21:54:37 GMT
Smash the credit card I reckon Ask James for a test drive of his next weekend at Combe, he has CRDs, I'm sure he'll be accommodating, might help you make a choice. Not at Combe next weekend - it's 5fest at Llandow James is certainly a lot quicker than me but I think much of that is probably the driver! i do notice that his car does seem a lot more planted. |
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Post by tgbshelby on Jul 22, 2017 11:23:28 GMT
Smash the credit card I reckon Ask James for a test drive of his next weekend at Combe, he has CRDs, I'm sure he'll be accommodating, might help you make a choice. Not at Combe next weekend - it's 5fest at Llandow James is certainly a lot quicker than me but I think much of that is probably the driver! i do notice that his car does seem a lot more planted. Fill your boots driving my car at 5fest bud you can see what they are like Also meisters do 0% finance over a year which is 65 a month, so not necessarily need to smash the credit card |
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Post by wannabe on Jul 22, 2017 11:29:20 GMT
As a budget solution, I've found the mk2 topmounts, shocks and springs (with 1.25 coils off, I think) to be very good. Firm but not hard, still plenty comfortable for the missus, even with polybuahes. The only downside seems to be that it is not very 'flowing' over a road, if you know what I mean. You don't crash from bump to pothole to bump like in something slammed on the bumpstops, but it never feels very 'settled' unless on very smooth roads, which is not the point of the 5 - it's supposed to be quick and flowing along nadgety B-roads, not just smooth, high-speed A-roads... I think increasing the spring rate by chopping coils off might be part of the issue - I actually think it would be better with softer springs, even though the immediacy of turn-in is good on firmer springs. I'm not sure what options might be - replacement, lowered mk2 springs might work, but not many manufacturers publish their spring rates. I'm wondering if some custom-wind, progressive springs might be the best solution - softer at the top so absorb smaller bumps better, still firm at the bottom so it can deal with larger bumps. Anyway, none of this is really giving you the affirmation you are seeking for the coilovers   |
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Post by minty on Jul 22, 2017 16:22:42 GMT
I can confirm Wannabes suspension felt quite nice from the passenger seat. I've had P5 pure drive, gasz gold pro, and Meisters. The Meisters are probably the nicest all round shock I've had and I don't even have the latest ones.
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Post by jackyboy on Jul 22, 2017 23:53:46 GMT
Get some 198 pound height adjustable racelands.. good workout for the back.. pretty good on the track hahahaha
Feels like 80s racecar every time you drive it.
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Post by k8lw on Jul 23, 2017 5:37:00 GMT
Meisters do 12 months 0% finance cheaper than your credit card most probs
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Post by Dweenimus on Jul 23, 2017 8:36:26 GMT
Do 0% on some meisters. Put down whatever deposit you can to lower the monthly payments and sorted!
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Post by FFS Corders on Jul 23, 2017 11:50:47 GMT
As above
My Meisters were second hand and I was amazed by the difference they made over standard shocks with Apex springs
And with the adjustableneas you can simply turn them up to hard for track and back them off again when driving normally
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Post by Rickster on Jul 23, 2017 12:41:01 GMT
Thanks guys
I put a PB in at Gurston so I will stick with what I've got for the rest of the season and then go Meister I think!
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Post by Rickster on Jul 23, 2017 12:42:55 GMT
Not at Combe next weekend - it's 5fest at Llandow James is certainly a lot quicker than me but I think much of that is probably the driver! i do notice that his car does seem a lot more planted. Fill your boots driving my car at 5fest bud you can see what they are like Also meisters do 0% finance over a year which is 65 a month, so not necessarily need to smash the credit card Cheers might take you up on that👍🏼😀 |
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Post by Rickster on Jul 23, 2017 12:47:05 GMT
As a budget solution, I've found the mk2 topmounts, shocks and springs (with 1.25 coils off, I think) to be very good. Firm but not hard, still plenty comfortable for the missus, even with polybuahes. The only downside seems to be that it is not very 'flowing' over a road, if you know what I mean. You don't crash from bump to pothole to bump like in something slammed on the bumpstops, but it never feels very 'settled' unless on very smooth roads, which is not the point of the 5 - it's supposed to be quick and flowing along nadgety B-roads, not just smooth, high-speed A-roads... I think increasing the spring rate by chopping coils off might be part of the issue - I actually think it would be better with softer springs, even though the immediacy of turn-in is good on firmer springs. I'm not sure what options might be - replacement, lowered mk2 springs might work, but not many manufacturers publish their spring rates. I'm wondering if some custom-wind, progressive springs might be the best solution - softer at the top so absorb smaller bumps better, still firm at the bottom so it can deal with larger bumps. Anyway, none of this is really giving you the affirmation you are seeking for the coilovers Absolutely right with what you are saying - it is a great budget option but it is not great on uk roads and like you say it's probably because you have cut the coil off If you could get matched springs it would probably be really good |
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Post by wannabe on Jul 23, 2017 18:57:32 GMT
Does anyone know the standard OEM spring rates?? lol
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le sigh