2b Suspension Upgrade

[Guest 2b_pablo]

I have the Mk2 with the inboard front dampers and rear suspension in 2 parts (sep damper and spring). The rear springs have rope through them to keep them from falling out.

 

Id quite like to upgrade the lot to an adjustable setup, nice and soft for the road and stiffened up for the track.

 

Any suggestions what to go for? An all in one rear unit would be quite nice to remove the need for some pikey rope in the rear

 

thanks

Edited August 1, 2007 by 2b_pablo

[Mitch]

its not a 2b with inboard coilovers, sounds more like a 3,

 

check Jims Northwest web site for identification

 

Mitch

[Guest 2b_pablo]

its a Mk2. Damn I thought they were all 2bs lol

[Guest robinj66]

Sounds like you have got a Sierra based S7.

 

I changed my rear setup from separate (Sierra) springs and dampers to coilovers - should say not yet SVA'd

 

Suppose I should add that I used the existing lower damper mount ( part of the original sierra trailing arm) and welded an upper mount to substantial angle iron that is bolted to the side of the monocoque. There are strengthening plates on the inside.

[Guest 2b_pablo]

well Im rather embarassed to say my ride problems are sorted. for free.

 

the prev owner had 40psi in the tyres!!!!! No wonder it was shaking fillings loose. down to a nice 24/22 split now and feels wonderful!

[Guest ballin]

Nice simple fix

 

A lot of people seem to have potty tyre pressures in kit cars I've found!

[Guest salty_monk]

You might be able to run lower than that. A lot of us use about 20psi. some lower.

 

Dan

[Guest chris brown]

24/22 is still a bit high I run at 18 F 20 R