CV8 suspension
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Just a few questions on suspension which has now done 50,000 miles.
(1) Over the winter I will have to replace the front suspension top mounts and bearings. But can this be done without having to set the camber and caster angles up again?
(2) I was thinking of replacing the front and rear shock's at some point, but keeping the standard springs. Has anybody done this, or should I just change the springs at the same time.
The car is only used as a road car, and it is not used for track days ect.
So coil overs would be a waste, not to mention too stiff, especially for the truly woeful roads around here.
You see..I'm a bit of a Smoooooth rider!
Regards John
(1) Over the winter I will have to replace the front suspension top mounts and bearings. But can this be done without having to set the camber and caster angles up again?
(2) I was thinking of replacing the front and rear shock's at some point, but keeping the standard springs. Has anybody done this, or should I just change the springs at the same time.
The car is only used as a road car, and it is not used for track days ect.
So coil overs would be a waste, not to mention too stiff, especially for the truly woeful roads around here.
You see..I'm a bit of a Smoooooth rider!
Regards John
mfp4073 said:
Just a few questions on suspension which has now done 50,000 miles.
(1) Over the winter I will have to replace the front suspension top mounts and bearings. But can this be done without having to set the camber and caster angles up again?
(2) I was thinking of replacing the front and rear shock's at some point, but keeping the standard springs. Has anybody done this, or should I just change the springs at the same time.
The car is only used as a road car, and it is not used for track days ect.
So coil overs would be a waste, not to mention too stiff, especially for the truly woeful roads around here.
You see..I'm a bit of a Smoooooth rider!
Regards John
Pm richie slow i think he done what your after.(1) Over the winter I will have to replace the front suspension top mounts and bearings. But can this be done without having to set the camber and caster angles up again?
(2) I was thinking of replacing the front and rear shock's at some point, but keeping the standard springs. Has anybody done this, or should I just change the springs at the same time.
The car is only used as a road car, and it is not used for track days ect.
So coil overs would be a waste, not to mention too stiff, especially for the truly woeful roads around here.
You see..I'm a bit of a Smoooooth rider!
Regards John
mfp4073 said:
The pair of you have confused me.....
Sorry, it was a nod in James' direction, as he seems to fall off the tarmac, now and again. 
On our VXR8, we changed shocks but not springs. I'm not a personal fan of coilovers on road cars, so agree with your idea of just changing the shocks. Have a word with Monkfish though. If they don't think they can give you better spring rates on aftermarket springs, they won't sell them to you.
Evening all, I'm off to Aus soon and wanted to pick up a few bits for the 'ro while I'm over there... can someone tell me the difference between Pedders 8985 & 9985 shocks?
My car is lowered, but I'm not sure how much (enough that the front arches have been rolled) so not sure if I should go for the 'short travel' 9985 kit or just the 8985?
My car is lowered, but I'm not sure how much (enough that the front arches have been rolled) so not sure if I should go for the 'short travel' 9985 kit or just the 8985?
Janosh said:
Evening all, I'm off to Aus soon and wanted to pick up a few bits for the 'ro while I'm over there... can someone tell me the difference between Pedders 8985 & 9985 shocks?
My car is lowered, but I'm not sure how much (enough that the front arches have been rolled) so not sure if I should go for the 'short travel' 9985 kit or just the 8985?
Ggive MF a call they will be able to help you out on the numbers.My car is lowered, but I'm not sure how much (enough that the front arches have been rolled) so not sure if I should go for the 'short travel' 9985 kit or just the 8985?
Janosh said:
Evening all, I'm off to Aus soon and wanted to pick up a few bits for the 'ro while I'm over there... can someone tell me the difference between Pedders 8985 & 9985 shocks?
My car is lowered, but I'm not sure how much (enough that the front arches have been rolled) so not sure if I should go for the 'short travel' 9985 kit or just the 8985?
8985 are what we normally sell. 9895 are a significantly firmer shock. A little too firm for regular use in my opinion.My car is lowered, but I'm not sure how much (enough that the front arches have been rolled) so not sure if I should go for the 'short travel' 9985 kit or just the 8985?
As an alternative to Pedders, has anyone used these Monroe shocks: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120993904703?_trksid=p20...
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