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06-08-2013, 09:56 PM
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Thought I'd kick off this thread with some product pictures of the coil overs I recently received from Brett at Shockworks for my 2012 FPV GT MK II.
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11-08-2013, 01:16 AM
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Do you have any pic of them installed.
Thanks Gerard |
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11-08-2013, 02:11 PM
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Here are some more pictures. Hoping it would help dummies like me who never installed suspension before. Still evaluating the overall handling of the car, but from what I have experienced so far the car handles like night and day compared to the factory set up at 2 clicks above from soft which has a maximum of 10 clicks.
Old shock and new shock       
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11-08-2013, 04:06 PM
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Cool thanks for them, is that the adjuster on the bottom of the rear shock.
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11-08-2013, 04:54 PM
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Yep, its covered a bit by the rubber sleeve. You can't really see it underneath the car, its just a matter of feeling it when adjusting it. Going harder makes it harder to turn and going softer is easier, so I just dial it all the way back down to soft then go up from there.
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11-08-2013, 07:11 PM
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Good to see some $ on handling!
 Have you tested them out on the circuit yet? http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11396563
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11-08-2013, 08:37 PM
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Nah mate. Just got the heights dialed in today.
This was the first upgrade I felt absolutely necessary on this car when I bought it. Just felt too disconnected from the road. Still haven't taken it to the track since I bought it, but plan to as I now have the tires (Bridgestone RE11) and suspension in check for some proper track work. |
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21-08-2013, 11:11 AM
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What is the spring rate on the rears?
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22-08-2013, 03:40 PM
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Spring rates are 9kg front and 7kg rear. Could probably go higher for a more track orientated set up. Brett can do custom spring rates.
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05-09-2013, 05:22 PM
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I think you will be surprised with the performance at the track with the current rates. The overall balance we found to be great for a combination of high speed corners, but also very good for the slower parts of the track like Winton or Sandown. I hope you having fun mate!! Cheers Brett |
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