Gbs 2B Wishbone Handling Pack

[Guest DROID]

Hi All,

 

I've just ordered the handling pack from GBS and I was wondering if anyone knew the base line settings? Also should I beware of any pending issues??

 

Andy.......

[speedtripledan]

i fitted it to mine yrs ago with no issues just set it for -1deg camber at rest.

[Guest DROID]

Hi dan,

 

I remember reading your artical in the club magazine about the conversion but I can't find now (age). Didn't you had to buy new wings?? If this is the case I was thinking of the new sport style which are now available.......

[speedtripledan]

I did but only because of the holes in them from the original fixings they could have been repaired and painted. The other issue I had was my brake calipers they were some strange fitment and had to change them for sierra ones but that was my car yours prob wont be the same...

[Guest DROID]

Thanks, Dan,

 

I'm looking forward to getting them fitted and see the difference in the handling. I've notched my original wings to get them to site closer to wheel so I'll probably need new ones ;-(

[Guest Neil.Pritchard]

Hi Andy , I' ve just up graded my shocks to all gaz type . Next on my list was to fit the 2b wishbone handling set , could you let me know of what difference it makes

and i also fanice fitting the sports wing which are now available for the 2b .

Cheers Neil.

[Guest red-col]

Andy, Same from me -I would be interested in knowing the difference it makes with the new wishbone setup? I purchased a 2nd hand 2b which came with all gaz shocks but I have been told to upgrade the wishbones for a big improvement in the handling. So far I haven't been able to drive it due to the work its taking to get it how I like it before putting it on the road!

 

Cheers Dean

[speedtripledan]

It is very different when fitted under steer is reduced greatly and steering self centers far better, they dont just alter the camber charictaristics but also the castor, its set back approx 10mm more from memory and camber stays almost constant through the suspension travel.

 

It makes the car how it should have been from day one !

[Guest DROID]

Kit collected and I'm very happy with the quality and finish. All going well I'll get the swap over started next week.

 

Keep everyone posted............Andrew

[Guest DROID]

Hi,

 

Just a quick up-date on the wishbone installation. First issue encountered was i had to retap the wishbones to get the ball joints fitted. One would have thought they would have done this after welding. The second is as I thought, the cycle wings will need replacing as I modifiy my originals to sit closer to the tyre. To this end has anyone used a compnay called

Vicfibretech

. I found them on the internet this morning and they're charging £55 + £9.95 postage for a pair of wings. The journey continues.........

[Guest whiz]

You will get them cheaper of Ebay I bought some from there for my S7 before I sold it

Andy

[Guest DROID]

Hi all,

 

I managed to get my first drive in the car since fitting the handling pack and the difference is enormous. You get so much feed-back through the steering now and I'm sure my confidence will only grow the more I drive. Just the final set-up of the front alignment and fitting of the new cycle wings when they arrive.

 

All in all I would highly recommend the fitting of the kit, its fairly easy to do, but remember there's a high chance you will need to renew your cycle wings.

 

Andy............

 

[Guest stevenkirk]

Is that the kit at £260 ?

[Guest ickle]

Am sure richard said 225 @ newark last weekend.... really need to get one too

[Guest marsbar]

Hi Droid was it you I was talking too at Newark late Saturday night about modified 2B front suspension?

It was one of the Scotish lads, anyway I have modified suspension and out of all the things I have changed on the car, it's the one I am most pleased with.

The car handles now, Sports Bikes cannot keep up with it on the twisty stuff.

Best money you can spend!