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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-26-2019, 01:14 PM
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Posted By DeaconRoc
Thanks for the advice. They're Eibach ERS springs...

Thanks for the advice. They're Eibach ERS springs and looking at their website it suggests there is a 9mm difference in travel before coil bind between the 140mm 7kg spring and the 170mm 7kg spring....
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-25-2019, 04:30 PM
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Posted By DeaconRoc
Is there any detriment to a longer spring on the...

Is there any detriment to a longer spring on the rear damper for the main spring compared to the front main spring (170mm rear compared to 140mm front)?

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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-24-2019, 01:32 PM
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Posted By DeaconRoc
Currently Michelin PS4 for street and Yoko AD08RS...

Currently Michelin PS4 for street and Yoko AD08RS for track. Will be swapping to either Nankang AR1 or Yoko A052 next for track with PS4 or Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport for street.

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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-24-2019, 05:07 AM
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Posted By DeaconRoc
Racecomp Engineering CSG Mike CSG David I'm...

Racecomp Engineering CSG Mike CSG David I'm looking to change my spring set up on my Motons as I have been running a more street friendly set up with occasional track but am now using the car more...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-31-2019, 04:08 AM
Replies: 347
Views: 79,040
Posted By DeaconRoc
Country - UK Track - Bedford GT NA Driver -...

Country - UK
Track - Bedford GT
NA
Driver - Jeff Heath
Setup - Moton Clubsport suspension, Michelin PS4 225/40/18 tyres, JDL uel catted manifold, HKS HiPower Spec L cat back, EcuTek tune

Video...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-26-2019, 02:38 AM
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Views: 204,167
Posted By DeaconRoc
Track: Silverstone GP circuit Car: 2013...

Track: Silverstone GP circuit

Car: 2013 GT86

Event: Trackday

MODS: Rogue Motorsport longtube El manifold, Rogue Motorsport resonated sports cat pipe, HKS HiPower Spec L cat back, custom...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-20-2018, 03:42 AM
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Views: 3,064
Posted By DeaconRoc
No. With the car on the ground adjust the...

No.

With the car on the ground adjust the end links so there is no preload (twist) in the arb.

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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-26-2018, 08:23 AM
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Posted By DeaconRoc
I am running Moton Clubsport suspension. I...

I am running Moton Clubsport suspension. I recently fitted a set of Voodoo 13 LCA's which effectively lower the rear of the car 18mm as I was lowered around 40mm and wanted to regain 18mm of bump...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 05-22-2018, 09:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,032
Posted By DeaconRoc
Ah OK, thank you! From a quick look I'd seen that...

Ah OK, thank you! From a quick look I'd seen that the oem hood looks like you can alter how far the U shaped piece that goes into the latch extends so I'd thought that was what was being suggested.
...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 05-22-2018, 09:24 AM
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Posted By DeaconRoc
It uses its own latch which doesn't seem to be...

It uses its own latch which doesn't seem to be adjustable unfortunately

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Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 05-22-2018, 02:25 AM
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Posted By DeaconRoc
Mines on a Varis carbon hood and doesn't seem to...

Mines on a Varis carbon hood and doesn't seem to adjust the same as oem on further inspection [emoji24]

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Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 05-21-2018, 01:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,032
Posted By DeaconRoc
I seem to be having the same issue. When you say...

I seem to be having the same issue. When you say move the latch down a touch what do you mean exactly?

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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-12-2018, 05:23 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 64,113
Posted By DeaconRoc
On track I used to run mine 2 clicks from full...

On track I used to run mine 2 clicks from full stiff as I found the standard Flex A's to be very soft. On the road somewhere between 7-11 clicks from full stiff depending on whether I wanted wafty...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 03-25-2018, 06:20 AM
Replies: 483
Views: 348,423
Posted By DeaconRoc
I tried what I said this morning of removing the...

I tried what I said this morning of removing the dash vent below which just pulls out of the dash. Once you've done it give you access below the demister hold and you can sort of hold the dash up and...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 03-24-2018, 03:19 PM
Replies: 483
Views: 348,423
Posted By DeaconRoc
Yeah it's the same for me. I have space for the...

Yeah it's the same for me. I have space for the wires but cannot get those two clips to clip into place. Have you tried removing the air vent in the dash below at all and seeing if you can lever the...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 03-24-2018, 02:52 PM
Replies: 483
Views: 348,423
Posted By DeaconRoc
I'm having the same problem so would be...

I'm having the same problem so would be interested to hear any solutions too
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-24-2018, 10:14 AM
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Posted By DeaconRoc
Could you explain this a little more please? How...

Could you explain this a little more please? How do you tell the spring is still properly damped? Thank you!

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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-05-2017, 06:40 AM
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Posted By DeaconRoc
No worries. If you want any other details just...

No worries. If you want any other details just let me know 👍
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-05-2017, 06:34 AM
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Posted By DeaconRoc
Also, I've seen you post up on the Owners forum...

Also, I've seen you post up on the Owners forum but you may get more responses on the driver's forum 👍
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-05-2017, 06:12 AM
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Posted By DeaconRoc
Post #3166 above 👍

Post #3166 above 👍
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-05-2017, 03:01 AM
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Posted By DeaconRoc
There'll be at least two cars with Monosports...

There'll be at least two cars with Monosports there and they're both on the Driver's Club (Keethos and Mike). Keethos' set up are on factory spring rates (8/9) and Mike's are reduced spring rates...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-05-2017, 02:13 AM
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Posted By DeaconRoc
Summer road wheels are 18x8 et35 with 225/40/18...

Summer road wheels are 18x8 et35 with 225/40/18 Michelin PS4's
Winter road wheels are 17x8.5 et42 with 225/45/17 Nokian WRA4's
Track wheels are 17x7 et40 with 215/45/17 Michelin Cup 2's
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-04-2017, 12:39 PM
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Posted By DeaconRoc
There is a meet on the 17th if your free -...

There is a meet on the 17th if your free - there'll be several different suspension set ups there such as Tein Flex A's and Monosports, Moton's, etc.

I've had the stock set up, stock set up with...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-04-2017, 06:03 AM
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Posted By DeaconRoc
Whereabouts in the UK are you based? I'm UK based...

Whereabouts in the UK are you based? I'm UK based too and arrange Midlands meets - a recent one was specifically for people to try different suspension set ups.

I fear you'll never get the 86...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-30-2017, 04:26 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 64,113
Posted By DeaconRoc
I didn't change springs at all on the Tein Flex...

I didn't change springs at all on the Tein Flex A's they were the standard 6kg front and rear.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-26-2017, 04:07 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 64,113
Posted By DeaconRoc
I ran mine for about a year. No problems but...

I ran mine for about a year. No problems but they're were pretty rusty when they came off. I do live in the UK though where the roads are salted a lot in the winter.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-27-2017, 10:22 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,754
Posted By DeaconRoc
We didn't. AST / Moton came to the conclusion...

We didn't. AST / Moton came to the conclusion that we were going the wrong route and chasing our tails with the springs and that it was the damping that we needed to look at (@racecompengineering ...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-27-2017, 07:38 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,754
Posted By DeaconRoc
After the adjustments on Monday the dampers had a...

After the adjustments on Monday the dampers had a trial by fire at Oulton Park for a trackday on Friday and I can report that the Motons were simply awesome.

The weather was very changeable and...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-27-2017, 07:35 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,754
Posted By DeaconRoc
Various things got in the way of there being much...

Various things got in the way of there being much happening with these but finally I think we've nailed it.

On Monday I spent the day at AST having a few more tweeks made to the Motons. While the...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-29-2016, 05:30 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,438
Posted By DeaconRoc
Yeah I'm glad the cold start is mapped out....

Yeah I'm glad the cold start is mapped out. Probably not as glad as my neighbours are though!
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