got my RB springs today...
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I'm out of town working right now, but by the time I get home tomorrow I should have my suspension package from RB for my '83 GS (SE clone). I should have a shitload of parts in by this weekend! I still haven't ordered my Illumina's yet, but I'm going to wait to install everything until I have ALL my parts together, including ReSpeed's stage II suspension crossmember & Flaming River 15:1 rack & pinion unit. I'll probably even cut up to a coil off my RB springs for a bit lower ride height and extra handling performance from the lowered center of gravity. I like 'em LOW!
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I'm out of town working right now, but by the time I get home tomorrow I should have my suspension package from RB for my '83 GS (SE clone). I should have a shitload of parts in by this weekend! I still haven't ordered my Illumina's yet, but I'm going to wait to install everything until I have ALL my parts together, including ReSpeed's stage II suspension crossmember & Flaming River 15:1 rack & pinion unit. I'll probably even cut up to a coil off my RB springs for a bit lower ride height and extra handling performance from the lowered center of gravity. I like 'em LOW!
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I know, I shoudn't have bought the RB package because I'll be changing not only the front and rear springs, but the front sway bar as well to ReSpeed products in the next few months. I just want to get my ride height set so I can determine the spring rate and free height of the coils I'll need before I order them. The rate of the coils in the coilover kit I buy will most likely be closer to stock then RB's springs-stiff coils do not improve handling, you need the softest coils you can run without bottoming out to help keep the tires in contact with imperfections in the road, especially at higher speed driving. Tociko Illumina's will handle dampening duties, while RB's adustable LCA's bolted to ReSpeed's adjustable crossmember will help keep proper caster/camber in check and a 15:1 r&p for quick and reliable steering response. The parts I'll be swapping from my '84 SE will allow me to run 17x7" wheels and either 35 or 40 series performance rubber for the best combo of grip and least amount of sidewall deflection that I'm willing to compromise with acceleraton and added unsprung weight. There's a few more tricks up my sleeve that I won't mention because I've already jacked this guy's thread enough. I've got my suspension figured out, I just made a mistake impulse buying with my last order from RB. I could've set ride height by cutting the stock springs for the time being. Thanks for noticing and pointing that out though...
-Adam Collins
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I know, I shoudn't have bought the RB package because I'll be changing not only the front and rear springs, but the front sway bar as well to ReSpeed products in the next few months. I just want to get my ride height set so I can determine the spring rate and free height of the coils I'll need before I order them. The rate of the coils in the coilover kit I buy will most likely be closer to stock then RB's springs-stiff coils do not improve handling, you need the softest coils you can run without bottoming out to help keep the tires in contact with imperfections in the road, especially at higher speed driving. Tociko Illumina's will handle dampening duties, while RB's adustable LCA's bolted to ReSpeed's adjustable crossmember will help keep proper caster/camber in check and a 15:1 r&p for quick and reliable steering response. The parts I'll be swapping from my '84 SE will allow me to run 17x7" wheels and either 35 or 40 series performance rubber for the best combo of grip and least amount of sidewall deflection that I'm willing to compromise with acceleraton and added unsprung weight. There's a few more tricks up my sleeve that I won't mention because I've already jacked this guy's thread enough. I've got my suspension figured out, I just made a mistake impulse buying with my last order from RB. I could've set ride height by cutting the stock springs for the time being. Thanks for noticing and pointing that out though...
-Adam Collins
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my car has newer tokico's on the rear and stock front struts... stiffens up the rear just a bit and helps it rotate instead of leaning and loading up the one wheel who says you can't drift with 100hp!!
gotta admit i didn't set it up this way... it's the way it came but I like it
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How'd the front go? Do you like the KYB's?
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All this suspension talk has got my head spinnin
I have a stock 85se with 17inch wheels. all I want to do is upgrade the OE stuff with something better for some spirited daily drivin. I was going to get the RB kit and call it done until now..what am I to do
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oh... and the front. total pain in the ***... even with the front wheels hanging, i still had to compress the spring (old ones) on the assembly to get the damn thing out. even then i had to pull up like a mf'er to get it off.
however, the second one was much easier.
haha and my dumb *** didn remember that the new shock came with the retainer nut for the tube that holds it... so im FREAKING out. then i remember
however, the second one was much easier.
haha and my dumb *** didn remember that the new shock came with the retainer nut for the tube that holds it... so im FREAKING out. then i remember
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