Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[FX86]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Wow this place is boring lately. What changed?

you noticed that too, huh?

[EAGLE5]

Anybody have experience with spring rubbers/spacers?

IE:
https://www.amazon.com/Superior-18-1...JPP9NRP4QEXYVF

Brand recommendations? Rubber vs urethane?

[nextcar]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Wow this place is boring lately. What changed?

Distinct lack of T & A. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

[nextcar]

Originally Posted by jsimon7777

Anybody have experience with spring rubbers/spacers?

Sounds painful...

[Leonardo]

Originally Posted by nextcar

Distinct lack of T & A. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

OK... Here you go!
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[nextcar]

Originally Posted by jsimon7777

Anybody have experience with spring rubbers/spacers?

IE:
https://www.amazon.com/Superior-18-1...JPP9NRP4QEXYVF

Brand recommendations? Rubber vs urethane?

Seriously I would only use these for shipping a car; never for driving... they are a band-aid at best and a potential safety hazard. What are you trying to accomplish? In general Urethane will last longer but is less forgiving... contributing to harsh ride. The danger is catching air, unloading the spring, and potentially dislodging or partially dislodging one of these...

[EAGLE5]

Originally Posted by nextcar

Seriously I would only use these for shipping a car; never for driving... they are a band-aid at best and a potential safety hazard. What are you trying to accomplish? In general Urethane will last longer but is less forgiving... contributing to harsh ride. The danger is catching air, unloading the spring, and potentially dislodging or partially dislodging one of these...

Increase the spring rate and ride height to prevent rubbing on bigger bumps. I was aiming for 1/2", which I figure would require a 1" spring rubber. I have to check the coils and see what fits. Might only get a 3/4" in there. I was thinking of the grooved kind and then zip-tying it. I'm not at the race track. Also, not the FRS. Then again, lots of racers use them for different surfaces. Cheaper and easier than swapping actual springs.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by jsimon7777

Increase the spring rate and ride height to prevent rubbing on bigger bumps. I was aiming for 1/2", which I figure would require a 1" spring rubber. I have to check the coils and see what fits. Might only get a 3/4" in there. I was thinking of the grooved kind and then zip-tying it. I'm not at the race track. Also, not the FRS. Then again, lots of racers use them for different surfaces. Cheaper and easier than swapping actual springs.

I used them (1" grooved) briefly one winter in my lowered Lancer since I wanted more clearance. Were fine until it got too cold and they turned into rock hard doughnuts! Pulled them out and just kept them in case I ever need to clear a wrecker bed or something. They didn't really have a huge impact on ride or handling until it got cold so you probably wouldn't have a big problem with them. I wouldn't give the zip ties much of a life expectancy since the spacers can take quite a beating on a DD.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Wow this place is boring lately. What changed?

Seriously, what has changed? The drop in activity is a little creepy.

[Leonardo]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Seriously, what has changed? The drop in activity is a little creepy.

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[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Leonardo

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[Leonardo]

If it is duck season, I need my duck calls!!!

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[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Duck season! Fire!

[nextcar]

Why do I suddenly want to ask for new wrenches this Christmas?