Advanced Suspension Mods

[fastivaca]

Reading Charlie's most recent posts makes more anxious to get going on my B6T project.

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[rbrown]

You do some serious leaving behind in the straights too.

[defprun]

That thing is so damn nimble lol

[Advancedynamix]

Okay, been awhile since this has been updated. I'm still running my original raceland/KYB GR2 setup on my Time Attack car (Tweak). This system has held up to over 40K miles of pure abuse, and worked well for everything from the daily grind to crossing the country, to setting track records. I now have the spring rates dialed in to work well for everything. I run 10" 200lb per inch front springs, and 8" 150 lb per inch rear springs. This setup works well with a b6t/g15mr combo mounted 2" further forward than the b3/eseries. I could use a little bit more dampening in the rear, but all in all it is an awesome package. I run 1/16 (total, measured with standard size toe plates) toe out front and rear, -2.5 degrees camber front and rear with about 1.25 inches of travel before using the 1.5" bump stops front and rear. The rear has about 1.5" of droop. Car is stable up to about 150mph, steps out slightly under hard braking but it's manageable.

Watch THIS VIDEO till the end to see this setup soak up bumps and corners with ease, while also putting approximately 170 ft.lbs to the ground with an open diff.

[Advancedynamix]

School? What are you taking?

Working on a degree in fusion.

[Advancedynamix]

I would suggest some good quality MK3 VW front struts, and use coilover sleeves. 185 lb will be about right, but you could also go with a 165 lb spring, depending on how low you want the car to ride (softer spring rate for lower ride height.) The VW shocks will require some modification, but people have been able to make them fit with pretty simple hand tools, my method is kinda overkill for most. The gas adjusts on the back are a good idea, and they are pretty simple to fit up with the coilover sleeves and nuts from Southwest speed. I make my own top spring hats, sometimes I have spares that I sell for 41 shipped. The sleeves fit right on the shocks with only a little filing, and the shocks have a nice register on them to hold the sleeve in place without having to cut off a spring perch. The lower mounts need to be cut down a bit, and this is kind of a pain in the butt without proper tools, but with patience and some ingenuity, it can be done. 120 lb rear springs are a good choice, 10" springs will work, but it may be better to get 12" springs if you can. Luckily, 1 7/8" springs are pretty common on eBay.

[william]

awesome sounds promising, i dd my car over 100 miles each day to work.
and would like my car to ride ok but handle well to.
but I'm also on a budget. and don't won't to shell out 400 bucks for the raceland setup.
i was thinking vw gas adjust or kybs. with 120 lbs 10 inch springs.
but I'm kinda lost on the front i think i want 180 lbs springs ?? i have the b6d swap but stock trans.
and but them springs on Rio, mk2 or neon strut..
what's your thoughts.
thinks in advanced i greatly appreciate it and all you do for this sight.

[TominMO]

School? What are you taking?

[Advancedynamix]

I have them on my 89 4 speed right now. They feel good on the street, a little firmer ride than the stock fitment KYB's even with a softer (120lb) spring rate. Ideally I would like to run the lowest spring rates possible, but still have predictable and controlled body roll. This will allow the car to absorb bumps and bump curbs most efficiently. I have not used the Gas adjusts on the track yet, as I haven't been to the track in several months. I've been busy with work and school and trying to get enough new ideas together to justify the cost of a race season. Thanks for your interest.

[william]

advanceddynamics did you try the gas adjust shocks for the vw.
sorry if i missed it.

[frankenfester]

The shocks or the weaponery? I want all of it.........

Yes. Alllllll the things!!!!

-James

[greywolf200]

Those are gorgeous!!!!!

-James

The shocks or the weaponery? I want all of it.........

[frankenfester]

I forgot to update this thread with my latest shocks. These are 36mm Monotube Bilstein coilovers for the festiva. I currently have 180lb springs on them and they are on my bone stock 89L. The dampening is a bit much for stock, but boy is this thing on rails! Lol.

Those are gorgeous!!!!!

-James

[seniorgreenpants]

I want to know if your H&K is full auto? If so can I come be your friend? Ill bring the rounds!

[defprun]

Wow great job with the setup on your stocker Festiva! The amount of work in those is crazy, lol, wish I had a machine shop! Love the olive drab as well.