Best suspension setup for turbo car ??

1. john-paul Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 hetton/sunderland Posts: 662 250 BHP jp4 vts

   #1 26th October 2013, 19:44

   I'm in the middle of rebuilding the car this winter and I'm after a new setup at the spax dampeners I have in have been in for a few year now.
   
   
   What do people think will be best for the car not wanting to send more than £500 if I can help it.
   
   Thanks for any help
2. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #2 26th October 2013, 20:25

   Sorry I only know what the nest suspension setup is for a car with K&N air filter.
   
   Have a look at AST, Gaz, second hand pugsports.
3. chompy Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Scotland Posts: 1764 Because racecar

   #3 26th October 2013, 20:42

   Something along the lines of adjustable dampers, 200lb ish springs, uprated tbs and arbs on the back
   
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4. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

   #4 26th October 2013, 20:58

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by chompy Something along the lines of adjustable dampers, 200lb ish springs, uprated tbs and arbs on the back

   Sounds good, but may struggle to do all that with a budget of £500...
   
   I have some 180lb Faulkners for sale if you're interested john? Work well with 21mm and 19mm torsion bars in my experience. Just add a set of Bilstein Group Ns and away you go. Ideal setup if you want to add stiffer rear bars in at a later date.
5. john-paul Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 hetton/sunderland Posts: 662 250 BHP jp4 vts

   #5 26th October 2013, 21:07

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Mochachino Sorry I only know what the nest suspension setup is for a car with K&N air filter. Have a look at AST, Gaz, second hand pugsports.

   Very helpful thanks. I might just put a K&N filter on and be done with it
6. john-paul Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 hetton/sunderland Posts: 662 250 BHP jp4 vts

   #6 26th October 2013, 21:11

   Think I might try and go for some 200lb springs as I have a bit more weight up front with the BE box. Can you get different rate fixed group N dampeners or are they all the same
7. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

   #7 26th October 2013, 21:14

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by john-paul Think I might try and go for some 200lb springs as I have a bit more weight up front with the BE box. Can you get different rate fixed group N dampeners or are they all the same

   The Group N front dampers are all the same.
   
   At 200lb, you won't have much of a drop at all - probably 30mm at best. You really need coilovers if you want that poundage combined with a ride height lower than 30mm ish.
8. john-paul Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 hetton/sunderland Posts: 662 250 BHP jp4 vts

   #8 26th October 2013, 21:20

   Not to bothered on the ride hight more after better handling than looks
9. chompy Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Scotland Posts: 1764 Because racecar

   #9 26th October 2013, 21:27

   You've always got the option to uprate all the bushes as well, it's amazing the difference some polyrace bushes make
10. e8_pqck Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2010 Midlands Posts: 2530 AX 16v Turbo

    #10 26th October 2013, 22:35

    I have pugsport dampers in Saxo struts with 250lb coil overs and solid top mounts with strengthening plates. The steering arms have been lowered so they sit level and you'll get no bump steer. Only want 300 quid. handled brilliantly.
11. john-paul Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 hetton/sunderland Posts: 662 250 BHP jp4 vts

    #11 26th October 2013, 22:52

    What hubs have they got in? We're they to match the be shafts you where running. ?
12. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

    #12 26th October 2013, 23:04

    Not b8's lol - I bent a pair.
    
    I run gpN's all round now. Front springs are 180lb (-50mm). Rear lowered 40mm on standard arb/bars.
13. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

    #13 26th October 2013, 23:06

    Thats because you sat in the car Ross
14. john-paul Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 hetton/sunderland Posts: 662 250 BHP jp4 vts

    #14 26th October 2013, 23:13

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Ross Not b8's lol - I bent a pair. I run gpN's all round now. Front springs are 180lb (-50mm). Rear lowered 40mm on standard arb/bars.

    Sounds like an easier way to go. Not really wanting it that Low so would I go for 200lb ?
15. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

    #15 26th October 2013, 23:15

    Yeah 200's will probably leave you at 30mm I guess. I have very limited knowledge of suspension so can't really give an objective answer though - I've just done what I've done and it's eventually worked lol
16. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

    #16 26th October 2013, 23:42

    200lb on standard spring pan without going for coilovers will leave you at standard height.
17. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

    #17 26th October 2013, 23:54

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Ross I run gpN's all round now. Front springs are 180lb (-50mm). Rear lowered 40mm on standard arb/bars.

    Sounds similar to the ones I'm selling.
    
    
    
    200lb is going to be a good 10mm or so higher than the above. I found the 180s gave a nice height and were still more than capable on track. Make me an offer collected john.