So with more power mods done, handling had to be sorted out... A set of KW's at the ready
Sport shock absorbers KW Sport Shock Absorbers meet all claims of a modern high-performance damping system. All KW sport shock absorbers are specially developed with a sportive damping setting for road-use. KW engineers are using all their knowledge from suspension development and motorsport to find a perfect setting during extensive road testings. The twin-tube gas shock absorbers are equipped with hardened, chrome-plated piston rods and offer ideal protection against stone chips and corrosion. A new innovative monoblock rod guide and seal system raise the pressure resistance, reduce the friction and enhance the capability. The new working piston with V-shaped Teflon seals reduce the friction losses to a minimum and ensure a high temperature-resistant and long-lasting damping system. All KW sport shock absorbers are equipped with a rebound (shortened stroke), assure optimum bore-stroke ratio and arrange pre-stressed springs. A big part of the rear axle shock absorbers is equipped with spring plates which are height adjustable by slots. This enables to vary the car height in 5 additional positions.
•Characteristic curves specifi cally for the intended use
•Extensive road testing for optimum road-holding
•Optimised working piston with V-shaped Tefl on seals
•Pressure resistant monoblock guide and seal package
•Extremely low-friction and pressure resistant system
•High temperature-resistance and constant damping forces
•Hardened, chrome-plated piston rods
•High-quality components, modern production processes
and optimum quality control guarantee reliability and durability
•Shock absorbers with shortened stoke, in some cases with spring
plates height-adjustable by means of slots
I had these installed with my KW's:-
http://www.hrsprings.com/products/id-race/H&R Race Springs■Lowers 1.75 - 2.5” on average
■Designed for responsive, tight handling and performance
H&R Race Springs are designed for high performance drivers who want the most out of their vehicles. When the need for uncompromised handling performance becomes a priority, H&R Race Springs will provide over-the-top race ready performance and appearance. They help balance vehicle weight for improved performance and control, while lowering the center of gravity. Expect a reduced roll center and reduced body roll from H&R Race Springs.
It was a perfect match made for track, but a bit hard for everyday road use, as i could feel every little stone on the road but it handled the very best, the shocks made such a difference as to when i had the H&Rs on with standard shocks...
With the shocks & springs i added:-
The Whiteline anti lift kitMy Big mate Tim Advised me to get these at the same time aswell, without these before long i would have needed new bushings! Im glad i listened.
Polyurethane replacement bushings for your front control armsKey Feature and Benefit
Whiteline bushings utilise the latest technology polyurethane materials combined with effective designs such as the internal bore knurling and grease retention lips for optimum lubrication & performance.
Features and Benefits
Whiteline utilises the latest polyurethane technology to provide bushings with the combined physical advantages of a solid bushing such as strength & geometry retention with the extreme flexibility characteristics of rubber . All bushings supplied feature internal bore knurling to maximise grease retention and eliminate squeaking.
To help reduce wheelhop & understeer
also look good when up on the ramp!
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They did work, less slip when putting the power down on dry & wet roads, tourqe steer was no longer, but a new set of tyres was
For those who dont know about whiteline:
Whiteline Anti Lift Kit (WALK) is designed to add 0.5 deg static positive caster to both front wheels while changing the nature of front anti-dive & lift. The low compliance bush also maintain higher dynamic positive castor. By changing the front control arm geometry - the new alloy mounts coupled with the new low compliance polyurethane bushes change front suspension attitude. This leads to superior traction under power including cornering & dramatically reducing understeer & front wheel spin. The additional castor coupled with the new firmer bushes supplied serve to dramatically sharpen initial turn-in response then forcing more consistent alignment angles through the corner due to the reduced bush compliance
Wheel alignment was then to be had, after all that the car was totally transformed
i just enjoyed driving it...