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03-22-2017, 12:41 PM
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YCW Engineering Reference Series Coilovers
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Beer accepted! That's an engineer dancing...
Beer accepted!
That's an engineer dancing around the sadness that Penske might lose a few sales... yet happy that their technology may reach the mainstream user in "street form."
Obviously,...
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03-21-2017, 11:37 PM
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YCW Engineering Reference Series Coilovers
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While I like the business concept of up-market...
While I like the business concept of up-market "commodity" suspension components (and gratuitous engineering jargon)... the discerning customer might notice that the "Western-educated engineers"...
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03-21-2017, 08:22 PM
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STI Brembo Calipers the Same Size as BRZ Brembos?
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While many Brembo setups use similar pad shape...
While many Brembo setups use similar pad shape and caliper type... don't ignore Mike's comment ("All calipers are vehicle application specific").
The piston configuration is unique to each...
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02-27-2017, 09:27 AM
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Racer X Aluminum Front LCA, Potential Failure
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I'm sure the automotive guys have already...
I'm sure the automotive guys have already recognized it... but RacerX is illustrating the 8D process (a proven method for solving problems). Identify the problem, contain it, assess the root...
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01-30-2017, 09:31 AM
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Who Makes the Best Front Anti-Roll Bar Endlinks?
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I'm a big fan of the Perrin end links. They're...
I'm a big fan of the Perrin end links. They're not adjustable, which seems important for your situation... but if you can live with the length, there's significant value in simplicity.
It's an...
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11-07-2016, 09:47 PM
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CX Racing coilovers
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Their "ARTC Durability & Salt Spray" claim is...
Their "ARTC Durability & Salt Spray" claim is probably worthless. That's not a standards organization... but rather a massive automotive test lab in Taiwan. If you paid for accelerated life testing...
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11-05-2016, 08:55 PM
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Rear camber crazy from .75" drop
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When I installed TRD springs, the post-alignment...
When I installed TRD springs, the post-alignment rear camber wasn't even. The important part is to get your toe zeroed out. A degree of camber is sub-optimal, but it won't destabilize the car or...
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10-24-2016, 03:07 PM
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Bilstein shocks top nut size
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I believe that it was 14mm... but my memory may...
I believe that it was 14mm... but my memory may be colored by a couple months of baby-induced sleep deprivation.
During the install, I believe that the only wrenches required were 12mm (upper...
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10-18-2016, 02:18 PM
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Developing a Proper Suspension Model
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It's a multi-link, so everything interacts with...
It's a multi-link, so everything interacts with everything else.
Given how far forward the toe link attaches to the upright (white arrow in your pic), it does most of the toe management.
Caster...
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10-12-2016, 12:00 PM
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Clicking/popping noise form coilover?
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Shankenstein
As others have recommended, your A'PEXi EXV N1...
As others have recommended, your A'PEXi EXV N1 coilovers are likely exhibiting spring bind or bearing issues.
6" long 6k springs will have the potential for binding up, especially if they're not a...
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10-06-2016, 09:47 AM
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Bilstein B8 + Eibach Sportline
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The only difference between B6 & B8 is reduced...
The only difference between B6 & B8 is reduced travel and increased price. There's not much downside to B6's. Valving is stronger than stock, but it's not harsh. I got B6 for my TRD springs (also...
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09-28-2016, 09:28 PM
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Identify this brake pad
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I have a set of Carbotech XP8's in front of me. ...
I have a set of Carbotech XP8's in front of me. They are very similar, except mine don't have wear indicators (the metal bits).
Mine say "1539 NRS 03ET"
The NRS logo refers to the backing...
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09-27-2016, 10:20 AM
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about damp
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As swarb said, there are two separate issues...
As swarb said, there are two separate issues (adjustment and top nut tightness).
Let's start from the beginning. With the coilovers off the car, assemble the coilovers similar to this:...
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09-26-2016, 04:37 PM
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about damp
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Damp memes, they said? ...
Damp memes, they said?
http://static3.fjcdn.com/comments/Reminds+me+of+this+guy+_54e8173cee756e9fc18f0db7ce615b89.jpg
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09-19-2016, 09:42 AM
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Rear lca for autocross?
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I don't believe there are any recalls or major...
I don't believe there are any recalls or major issues with SPC's rear lower control arm. Plenty of serious drivers use them.
It's designed similar to the OE arm with a slot and eccentric bolt. ...
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09-06-2016, 10:12 AM
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TRD rear sway bar
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Yeah. It's a hassle to get the "ultimate...
Yeah. It's a hassle to get the "ultimate C-Street setup"... but this is the answer.
I wanted to save my money for revalving the Bilsteins, so I went with a street-friendly setup (Perrin 19 mm...
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08-31-2016, 10:16 AM
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BEST COILOVER FOR DD WHILE LOOKING SEXY!
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I think your CAPS LOCK is broken. Also... define...
I think your CAPS LOCK is broken. Also... define "sexy." Good ride height or good-looking coilover hardware?
For salt-free environments and solid performance, I'd look at Suspension Techniques...
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08-24-2016, 11:25 AM
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Review: xiiimotorsports strut tower bar
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First off, please try to be respectful when...
First off, please try to be respectful when criticizing a supplier who actively supports our community (with engineering content, customer support, group buys, and vendor fees).
As a quality...
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07-20-2016, 08:49 PM
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CSG and RCE tag-team suspension Q&A thread! Ask us anything!
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Based on the method outlined in Autocross to Win...
Based on the method outlined in Autocross to Win (LINK to FarNorthRacing's site (http://farnorthracing.com/autocross_secrets11.html)), you'd benefit from slightly raising the Front-Left and...
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07-15-2016, 10:51 AM
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Jelly in brake fluid
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As CCJ's link states, DOT4 will more readily...
As CCJ's link states, DOT4 will more readily absorb water and other contaminants than DOT3 (which is probably what our cars came with). Also, it's worth noting that most tech sheets for brake fluids...
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07-13-2016, 02:44 PM
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HKS Hipermax damaged, can it be repaired? Or replaced
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Shankenstein
After reading the support section on HKS USA's...
After reading the support section on HKS USA's website, it's likely that they will send the repair out to their Japan facility (between Tokyo and Nagoya). Turnaround time appears to be a couple...
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06-24-2016, 11:58 AM
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Developing a Proper Suspension Model
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Shankenstein
Ran across an interesting blog post from a Miata...
Ran across an interesting blog post from a Miata dude who talks about developing a semi-active suspension system.
LINK to Article...
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06-02-2016, 04:21 PM
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Godspeed swaybars
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Shankenstein
If you are willing to sacrifice significant...
If you are willing to sacrifice significant quality in design, materials, and tolerances... in favor of 50% off pricing, Godspeed does make functional parts.
Just understand that there is value in...
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05-25-2016, 12:56 PM
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Spring Rubbers?
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Shankenstein
It's not a simple calculation. Spring rates...
It's not a simple calculation.
Spring rates are based on the diameter of the "wire", diameter of the coil, and the number of active coils.
LINK to Engineer's Edge...
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05-05-2016, 03:23 PM
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Autocross brake pads
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Shankenstein
I'm running stock pads, since they engage the ABS...
I'm running stock pads, since they engage the ABS and handle the heat from 1 minute runs (just don't hold the brake down when staging after a hot run). For track days, I swap to XP8s, inspect the...
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04-19-2016, 08:40 AM
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CSG and RCE tag-team suspension Q&A thread! Ask us anything!
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Shankenstein
I remember hearing Shaikh from Fat Cat...
I remember hearing Shaikh from Fat Cat Motorsports talking about his standard "aggressive street + light track" setup is 1.8-1.9 Hz in front and 1.9-2.0 Hz in rear.
As the CSG guys can attest, a...
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04-14-2016, 07:01 PM
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Modifying Bilstein Shocks
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Shankenstein
For those keeping an eye on Bilstein upgradeable...
For those keeping an eye on Bilstein upgradeable coilovers, the current catalog has all of the piston shafts/rods listed.
Non-adjustable: $35
Single-Adjustable: $285
Double-Adjustable: $421
...
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03-25-2016, 02:30 PM
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Magnetic ride question
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There was a push by DougW and some wacky dutchmen...
There was a push by DougW and some wacky dutchmen to build a better Damptronic system. I don't believe the project ever finished for the BRZ, but aftermarket options exist for Porsche's PASM system....
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03-24-2016, 07:45 PM
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Buddy Club Race Spec Coilover Problems on Problems on Problems
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Shankenstein
I don't know enough about Buddy Club's design......
I don't know enough about Buddy Club's design... but can you just wrap a chain wrench on the silver surface here (maybe with a thin towel to prevent damage), and tighten with an impact followed by a...
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03-19-2016, 10:27 PM
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End links are rusty!
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Shankenstein
Thanks for the heads-up. It looks like OP...
Thanks for the heads-up. It looks like OP tackled it with the right tools, and even on relatively new car, it's problem.
Any tips from the forum gurus on how to prevent this?
I assume that...
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