JIC Magic FLT-TAR coilovers on IS-F
12-23-08, 04:33 PM
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Some (really bad pictures taken from my phone) with the new ride height (raised a bit in front and back)... hopefully get higher res pics after the car is clean (it's FILTHY now):
12-24-08, 02:28 AM
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I should have done a before and after measurement but didn't do the "before" part.. but someone else here with a stock ride height should be able to take a measurement on theirs for comparison. I'll try to do a measurement tomorrow (well, today)... i'll provide a few measurements.
12-24-08, 02:29 AM
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12-24-08, 06:11 AM
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oztiks, been following your situation and glad you got it all worked out...what settings did you finally settle on? And how would you describe the ride compared to stock on regular roads and/or freeways w/ expansion joints, etc? More compliance in everyday driving? Thx much...
12-24-08, 07:49 AM
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Also, in all likelihood, it's faster at stock height on a timed course. When you get this car lower than stock the roll couple gets extreme. Just the fact they had to double the spring rates on the stock setup tells you they've done a lot to compensate for the amount of lowering they did from the ISx50 standard height.
12-24-08, 11:27 AM
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Also, in all likelihood, it's faster at stock height on a timed course. When you get this car lower than stock the roll couple gets extreme. Just the fact they had to double the spring rates on the stock setup tells you they've done a lot to compensate for the amount of lowering they did from the ISx50 standard height.
12-24-08, 12:11 PM
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Also, in all likelihood, it's faster at stock height on a timed course. When you get this car lower than stock the roll couple gets extreme. Just the fact they had to double the spring rates on the stock setup tells you they've done a lot to compensate for the amount of lowering they did from the ISx50 standard height.
12-24-08, 05:35 PM
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Also, in all likelihood, it's faster at stock height on a timed course. When you get this car lower than stock the roll couple gets extreme. Just the fact they had to double the spring rates on the stock setup tells you they've done a lot to compensate for the amount of lowering they did from the ISx50 standard height.
12-24-08, 11:06 PM
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Is this sarcasm? If it is, it's lame. Race cars have suspension DESIGNED to sit low. Street cars DO NOT. Arbitrarily lowering a street car for aesthetics can ruin handling and often does. If you understand roll center, roll axis, and roll couple then we can continue the discussion. If you don't, then it's a waste of time.