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General => General Technical => Wheels & Tyres, Suspension & Brakes => Topic started by: mr_tim on October 03, 2003, 03:23:10 PM

Title: FD Suspension Recommendations
Post by: mr_tim on October 03, 2003, 03:23:10 PM
I want to improve the handling what do you guys recommend for fast road/occasional track use?
Title: FD Suspension Recommendations
Post by: davefrith on October 03, 2003, 04:02:44 PM
I\'ve got adjustable Ohlins, I really like them if thats any help, firm ride but handle sweet

Chris Wilson in Shropshire is a good guy to speak to regarding suspension, he frequents some lists such as FDUK

Dave
Title: FD Suspension Recommendations
Post by: g11ary on October 03, 2003, 04:13:21 PM
and here.
Title: FD Suspension Recommendations
Post by: bnaellis on October 03, 2003, 04:16:55 PM
Gab do a fantastic set for the fd:D

rgds
Title: FD Suspension Recommendations
Post by: maximtaylor on October 03, 2003, 04:30:57 PM
And Koni do some pretty good adjustables for the FD.

Beauty of these are that you can buy them just about anywhere.

George Svar..........yeah, him! -  uses these I think?

Eibach do a spring and anti roll bar kit as well.

There\'s plenty of choice out there!

You really need adjustables to mantain good handling for both road and track use.

What do I know though, I\'m still running stock.....for now......

Regards

Max
Title: FD Suspension Recommendations
Post by: mr_tim on October 03, 2003, 05:27:45 PM
I\'ve had Koni on previous cars and to be honest felt that the trade of in ride wasn\'t backed up by improved handling.

I visited the Euro Ohlins site but they only list for the MX-5. Who sells Ohlins, how much are they and will they be over kill for my proposed usage?

I was after Tein Flex with the EDFC but have heard that they are prone to leaking.
Title: FD Suspension Recommendations
Post by: DRAGON on October 03, 2003, 05:43:00 PM
I have driven quite a few FDs with different suspension sey-ups. And I like the Ohlins the best, especially on the road the handling is amazing. I think Lee was impressed, when I took him out for test drive in the white one with the ohlins, just a shame it was only running low boost then!
Title: FD Suspension Recommendations
Post by: J4P RX on October 03, 2003, 05:51:45 PM
Impressed - I thought I was going to die (remembering the last time I was in an FD it went the wrong way up!)

I remember saying at the time that I couldnt drive like that - im taking that comment back now im behind the wheel again :D
Title: FD Suspension Recommendations
Post by: mr_tim on October 08, 2003, 04:46:00 PM
Hi - I still haven\'t managed to track down where to get them and how much they are. Any ideas