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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-23-2025, 11:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 406
Posted By J95
ok thanks, yes I will try to measure it It...

ok thanks, yes I will try to measure it

It looks like a big enough change to think about correction




Great, thanks, I will definitely try more camber, I don't use the car daily anyway. Yes...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-20-2025, 05:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 406
Posted By J95
Federal 595 RS-R, 245 40 17 My current...

Federal 595 RS-R, 245 40 17

My current alignment is very conservative, I want to make the tail a bit happier but without overshooting

Also I like to have the theoretic numbers so I can play...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-20-2025, 08:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 406
Posted By J95
Help me fine tunning my suspension setup

Hi there,

Id like to hear your thoughts on my setup. Its for track+street
I'm running (1st gen):

kw v3 with 50/60 springs
lowered 32mm
camber bolts + camber plates
stock sway bars
Forum: Software Tuning 08-11-2025, 12:50 PM
Replies: 2,160
Views: 576,927
Posted By J95
thanks tomm, did you see my answer?

thanks tomm, did you see my answer?
Forum: Software Tuning 08-04-2025, 01:05 PM
Replies: 2,160
Views: 576,927
Posted By J95
Hi all, ...

Hi all,

https://datazap.me/u/jm22/2025tommv0jdl421-powerblocks?log=1&data=1-8-13&solo=3&mark=53-69-66

Here is my log. NA with Power Blocks installed. I hope you can give me some feedback and...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-27-2025, 08:35 AM
Replies: 4,562
Views: 1,357,009
Posted By J95
can you please elaborate? I meant that my tyres...

can you please elaborate? I meant that my tyres seemed to fade pretty early (2 laps at 2min track), while the pads seemed to last ok, so I wonder if I can make profit of track pads in my current...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-26-2025, 08:51 PM
Replies: 4,562
Views: 1,357,009
Posted By J95
Ok, I figured so. For a tire like Federal...

Ok, I figured so.

For a tire like Federal 595 rsr, do you think is still recommended to use dedicated track pads? I had the impression that the tires fade earlier than my non dedicated track...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-26-2025, 08:19 PM
Replies: 4,562
Views: 1,357,009
Posted By J95
Hi CSG Mike I run PFC Z rated brake pads...

Hi CSG Mike

I run PFC Z rated brake pads front, OEM rears. For street use and occasional track (2-3 per year).

I want to try some dedicated track pads but Id prefer to swap only fronts while...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-26-2025, 05:12 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,887
Posted By J95
Ok yes I will do something like that if required ...

Ok yes I will do something like that if required
But I'm wondering if required, because as I say I measured continuity between DI ecu frame and negative battery 😅



In 15mins drive I didn't...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-25-2025, 06:38 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,887
Posted By J95
Hi guys, I just installed the kit today but I...

Hi guys, I just installed the kit today but I didn't had the grounding bracket. However I checked with a multimeter and I measure continuity between battery negative and ECU metal body, even without...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-05-2024, 01:32 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 23,087
Posted By J95
cool thanks. At the end, I took the coilover to a...

cool thanks. At the end, I took the coilover to a shop to make sure everything is in order, and it is apparently. I put the ride height at F 331mm/R 340mm and it should be ok. I measured front droop...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-26-2024, 07:36 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 23,087
Posted By J95
I disassembled the coilover and took these pics ...

I disassembled the coilover and took these pics
https://photos.app.goo.gl/U9aT4CpyUpKjWQY27

At this perch height, I get -26mm drop (340mm wheel hub to fender), and I measured aprox. 32mm of bump...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-25-2024, 04:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,162
Posted By J95
Ok finally I dismounted the coilover and took...

Ok finally I dismounted the coilover and took measurements. Everything looks ok actually. My measurements are exactly the same as yours, so this camber plates are not adding any extra bump travel I...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-11-2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,162
Posted By J95
Thank you all You are right it looks shaped...

Thank you all

You are right it looks shaped but actually it is not. I have at home the conic ones, leftovers from the original assembly (see pic). So I presume that he used the proper "less...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-10-2024, 04:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,162
Posted By J95
Thanks for the answer. I will stay with the KWs...

Thanks for the answer. I will stay with the KWs camber plates for the extra bump travel

I could not dissasemble the coil from the car, but I took more detailed pictures. Can you guess anything...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-03-2024, 07:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,364
Posted By J95
Hello! It has been some time, but I just found...

Hello! It has been some time, but I just found this thread, cause Im having a similar sound with the same characteristics (not a big clunck, present at low speed during deacceleration...)

Here a...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-09-2024, 04:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,162
Posted By J95
You mean that the KW mounts, when properly...

You mean that the KW mounts, when properly mounted, limit the maximum ride height?

For a mixed use (daily, spirited and 2 trackdays per year), target drop ~1.3'' and target camber ~1.5-2'', would...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-06-2024, 03:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,162
Posted By J95
Andrew, thanks a lot for your time, really...

Andrew, thanks a lot for your time, really appreciate it

Sorry for late reply. Due to your inputs, I decided to go and dismount one front coilover myself. I will take pictures and show it here, so...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-27-2024, 07:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,162
Posted By J95
Thanks for your response Andrew Do you...

Thanks for your response Andrew

Do you actually know that those top mounts should work just fine?

I already took the car to another mechanic, he did not dissasembly the coilovers, but he said...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-26-2024, 03:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,162
Posted By J95
Issue with setup KW v3 + CS top mounts

Hi guys, I will explain my situation and let´s hope that you have some ideas about how to fix this

I purchased a KW v3 kit, with springs 50-200 front, 60-170 rear. My goal with the suspension was...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-25-2024, 09:27 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 23,087
Posted By J95
Hey man, for me also the car does not behave...

Hey man, for me also the car does not behave well, but as I wrote above, I believe there is something wrong with my installation. I have to take it to the mechanic and then Id be happy to share some...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-12-2024, 07:18 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 23,087
Posted By J95
Ok many thanks again for your input, appreciate...

Ok many thanks again for your input, appreciate it a lot. I will take it to another mechanic. There's def something wrong here
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-11-2024, 02:15 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 23,087
Posted By J95
Oh actually I have this, he made a video...

Oh actually I have this, he made a video explaining why he had to turn a nut. Basically the nut that came with the top mounts was wrong. The metric did not match the strut thread, but it was bigger....
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-10-2024, 05:53 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 23,087
Posted By J95
Not really, I've the conic purple pieces with me,...

Not really, I've the conic purple pieces with me, he didn't use them

Must be something wrong or is it actually possible that with this minimum increase in stiffness, it screwed up the whole setup?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-10-2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 23,087
Posted By J95
Not really, I only have this pic, is the original...

Not really, I only have this pic, is the original delivered kw v3 kit. Then the mechanic took the rear springs, put them in the front along with KW CS top mounts, and put some brand new springs...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-09-2024, 09:58 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 23,087
Posted By J95
Hey Andrew, could you please give me a hint about...

Hey Andrew, could you please give me a hint about what could be wrong here. I installed KW v3 with 50-200 front, 60-170 rear. With CS top mounts.

Rear is ok, but front is set at the very end of...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-19-2024, 02:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 29,567
Posted By J95
Hi, I got the risers from PSM ...

Hi, I got the risers from PSM
https://store.partsshopmax.com/shop/FRSBRZ/Bushings/ZNC6SDR.html

Im debating between installing them myself or taking it to a professional, would you be able to...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-24-2024, 05:07 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 19,284
Posted By J95
haha I have to wait 1 month or so to install it ...

haha I have to wait 1 month or so to install it

but FYI some guys from Germany told me that it should work with OEM links with a drop of up to ~40mm. More than that you would need longer links in...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-23-2024, 08:33 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 19,284
Posted By J95
We will run the same setup, even same springs as...

We will run the same setup, even same springs as I also ordered 60-170 for the rear. Will be curious to find if you finally needed the adjustable end links :D
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-28-2023, 10:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,126
Posted By J95
Reviving this thread to ask If you think theres...

Reviving this thread to ask If you think theres any difference in durability/reliability for the SPC "pillowball" bushing vs Whiteline PU bushing?

I would not mind NVH but I will try to buy the...
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