Decent Pic of H&R gap...
05-01-2003, 06:33 AM
#3
The ride is MUCH better than with Eibachs. I can tell that I am hitting the bumpstops a lot less. The Toks still aren't stiff enough to provide proper rebound damping, but GR2s are on the way (after new tires).
I don't think people realize how much other springs ride the bumpstops. ith no one in the car, I could feel about 3/4 of an inch between the top of the strut and the bumptop. This means that the bumpstops are used on just about every bump the car hits. It's not a jarring "bottoming out" but it's still not good.
I don't think people realize how much other springs ride the bumpstops. ith no one in the car, I could feel about 3/4 of an inch between the top of the strut and the bumptop. This means that the bumpstops are used on just about every bump the car hits. It's not a jarring "bottoming out" but it's still not good.
05-01-2003, 10:15 AM
#4
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Originally posted by mzmtg
The ride is MUCH better than with Eibachs. I can tell that I am hitting the bumpstops a lot less. The Toks still aren't stiff enough to provide proper rebound damping, but GR2s are on the way (after new tires).
I don't think people realize how much other springs ride the bumpstops. ith no one in the car, I could feel about 3/4 of an inch between the top of the strut and the bumptop. This means that the bumpstops are used on just about every bump the car hits. It's not a jarring "bottoming out" but it's still not good.
The ride is MUCH better than with Eibachs. I can tell that I am hitting the bumpstops a lot less. The Toks still aren't stiff enough to provide proper rebound damping, but GR2s are on the way (after new tires).
I don't think people realize how much other springs ride the bumpstops. ith no one in the car, I could feel about 3/4 of an inch between the top of the strut and the bumptop. This means that the bumpstops are used on just about every bump the car hits. It's not a jarring "bottoming out" but it's still not good.
I think Eibachs and Tokicos are just a bad combination, such a stiff spring needs a much higher rate shock.
05-01-2003, 10:35 AM
#6
Originally posted by drewm
I never had a problem with hitting bumpstops on Eibachs, but then again I've got Konis I think Eibachs and Tokicos are just a bad combination, such a stiff spring needs a much higher rate shock.
I never had a problem with hitting bumpstops on Eibachs, but then again I've got Konis
I think Eibachs and Tokicos are just a bad combination, such a stiff spring needs a much higher rate shock.
Your missing my point. When you first contact the bumpstop, it's very subtle. The Konis have the rebound damping to control the bounce, but you are still hitting them constantly, I guarantee it.
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