Vogtland Install and impressions
04-13-2007, 05:01 PM
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Not much, really
I assembled the fronts with new upper spring plate (includes rubber spring seat), mount, and washer. I did this mostly because I wanted to assemble the fronts while my existing suspension was still in the car. I also got new pinch bolts/nuts and plate nuts per the Bentley
For the rear I got new rubber damping rings just because they're rubber and I'm going to have it apart.
Bushings look in fair shape though I haven't inspected them thoroughly. I'll deal with them separately if needed.
For the rear I got new rubber damping rings just because they're rubber and I'm going to have it apart.
Bushings look in fair shape though I haven't inspected them thoroughly. I'll deal with them separately if needed.
04-13-2007, 05:36 PM
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IIRC Start-up recommended 4" in front and 2" in the rear for ~26" all around
One guy installing the GT kit commented that the rear was too high at 2" so I think that is for the standard Vogtland CO kit (softer rear springs). Sounds about right.
BTW, BTDT adjusting C/Os on the car. Major PITA raising them on my street sports... spring kept binding on the perch, had to use a spring compressor.
BTW, BTDT adjusting C/Os on the car. Major PITA raising them on my street sports... spring kept binding on the perch, had to use a spring compressor.
04-13-2007, 05:40 PM
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Sexy car.....only thing that needs work (IMHO) are the exhaust tips....too low.....
I, too, have the Vogtland CO's, and love them... after a few track events they seem to control body roll quite well! Have fun with yours!
04-13-2007, 06:31 PM
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Yes. In, adjusted, and aligned. Too early for lengthy impressions. PIA so far,
though. FedEx fubared them, repackaged, caused thread damage, costed extra $ to install...
So far, very comfortable, surprisingly so. Not quite as flat in turns as expected, but haven't pushed hard at all.
Summer wheels go on tomorrow, so I'll push it then.
So far, very comfortable, surprisingly so. Not quite as flat in turns as expected, but haven't pushed hard at all.
Summer wheels go on tomorrow, so I'll push it then.