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Dabid
 Post subject: Suspension Advice
PostPosted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 1:58 pm 
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Hi,

I'm looking at replacing my front and rear suspension. I will be driving the car on the street and hopefully getting into a few motorkhana's and driving events.

Not sure if I should go with thes 2 kits to replace the rubber suspension
http://www.minisport.com.au/prod408.htm
http://www.minisport.com.au/prod409.htm

Or to go with the coil conversion
http://www.minisport.com.au/prod2059.htm

I thought I would ask the wealth of knowledge on the site who have been there and done it before.

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meeni
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For what it's worth I wouldn't worry about coil overs, the only reason I have them is rubber cones wouldn't fit with my modified frame.

All you need is some hi Los, decent shots and some negative camber arms. Wether they are adjustable or not depends on how much you want to spend, not super necessary in a road car
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meeni
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 2:15 pm 
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Ps, have a look on minispares.com and minisport.com to compare prices.. Suspension isn't too bad to ship
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meeni wrote:
For what it's worth I wouldn't worry about coil overs, the only reason I have them is rubber cones wouldn't fit with my modified frame.

All you need is some hi Los, decent shots and some negative camber arms. Wether they are adjustable or not depends on how much you want to spend, not super necessary in a road car

Are you talking about coilovers, or spring replacements for cones?
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meeni
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 6:26 pm 
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Coilovers. Just re checked what dabid is asking about.. My bad.. I thought he meant coil overs.. Should click the links ey..
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I have the Minisport UK Smootha ride kit in my latest car and it rides really well
Probably a bit soft for track but it still seems to handle quiet well

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michaelb wrote:
I have the Minisport UK Smootha ride kit in my latest car and it rides really well
Probably a bit soft for track but it still seems to handle quiet well


Glad to hear it's not too noisy
I can't stand noisy suspension

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+1 for the Smootharide kit. Makes it almost as good as hydro ;) My old cones were probably 'work hardened', but were too harsh. The taller cones are much more compliant. If body roll becomes an issue, I'll add an anti-roll bar.
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 7:43 pm 
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I have a set of MST Competition coil springs if you want. PM me for a price.

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