Daffy's SE

Daffy · Postby **Daffy** » Mon Jan 22, 2018 6:13 pm

So...... run the few hundred k’s now with the new hot mount and bigger sway bars. The NVH is only really noticeable via the slight rumble in the steering wheel, but as I said before, the Problem Child already rumbled noticeably enough. The trade off for any slight increase in vibration or noise is no comparison to how much more responsive it is, and thats also driving down some local badly potholed corrugated roads as per Lokiel’s advice.
As for the bigger bars- just loving that go cart feeling! :mrgreen:

ManiacLachy · Postby **ManiacLachy** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 7:14 am

I found the biggest change in NVH in my car was just above 1000rpm (like idle with the AC on, or just a slight bit of throttle in bumper to bumper crawl), the car would shake a bit, below that and in cruise it was minimal at best.

I can't remember, have you done coilovers yet? You must have, right?

Daffy · Postby **Daffy** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 5:52 pm

ManiacLachy wrote:I can't remember, have you done coilovers yet? You must have, right?

Correct mate, Tien super streets that were installed by the previous owner. Apart from the recent additions of the bigger sway bars (and power train addition’s, Nitrodann’s hot side mount + PPF brace), the Teins are the only thing that has been done with the suspension and handling (thats the reason for the recent advice seek RE bushes.)

Having said that, any thoughts of what would be a good height setting to dial them in at, factoring in the massive horse stable under the hood, plus the need to have some droop in the rear end due to the 16mm rear sway bar, and if I was to replace the Tiens- what are the best options out there from what others out there have found to be a good investment.
I’ve already got some good info and stuff to think about regarding the bushes from previous replies (thanks all), but I don’t recall touching on the shocks yet.
I have been flicking through the suspension threads, but I’d like to know what you folk think when applying to keeping my set up glued to the tarmac. Cheers :beer:

Magpie · Postby **Magpie** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 8:32 pm

Pop over one day and we can throw it on the scales and corner weight it. Once you get it setup then you can adjust it to your hearts content, as long as you keep notes

Daffy · Postby **Daffy** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 11:11 pm

Magpie wrote:Pop over one day and we can throw it on the scales and corner weight it. Once you get it setup then you can adjust it to your hearts content, as long as you keep notes

Your on

........This Suday morning perhaps? PM sent

ManiacLachy · Postby **ManiacLachy** » Wed Jan 24, 2018 8:10 am

Suspension is a bag of worms, but I like talking about that stuff. And don't even get Magpie started!

Daffy after listening to Magpie talk suspension

If you guys arrange something Sunday, let me know and I'll try to come for a visit.

Magpie · Postby **Magpie** » Wed Jan 24, 2018 10:46 am

No probs on the Sunday. Visitors may even see the changes planned for 2018 in advance.... Plus I want to weight my car anyway

Daffy · Postby **Daffy** » Sun Jan 28, 2018 6:42 pm

Magpie wrote:No probs on the Sunday. Visitors may even see the changes planned for 2018 in advance.... Plus I want to weight my car anyway

An outstanding day at Magpies today. Quality time with Magpie, his charming other half that treated us to cheese, dip, crackers and coffee, Maniac Lachy and the Problem child’s ace mechanic Daz. A day that revolved around work on 3 fine vehicles, scales, car weights, suspension adjustments, threaded bolts and light hail storms!!! Magpie and Lachy’s beasties are looking great and The Problem Child now has some rake as well as figures to work with RE suspension fine tuning adjustments. :mrgreen:

speed · Postby **speed** » Sun Jan 28, 2018 6:47 pm

Good stuff. Wish I could have popped in. Tony is that you under your car?

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Magpie · Postby **Magpie** » Sun Jan 28, 2018 7:08 pm

More than welcome anytime. How did the car feel on the way home?

Lokiel · Postby **Lokiel** » Sun Jan 28, 2018 7:28 pm

You guys are the worst photographers ever, instead of hot busty bikini-clad babes draped over the hood of the car, you've given us crotch-shots of blokes working under the car!

Magpie · Postby **Magpie** » Sun Jan 28, 2018 7:49 pm

Lachy did get his shirt off, does that count

bruce · Postby **bruce** » Sun Jan 28, 2018 8:09 pm

Well, they have been called a bunch of Ladies!

Daffy · Postby **Daffy** » Sun Jan 28, 2018 8:22 pm

Lokiel wrote:You guys are the worst photographers ever, instead of hot busty bikini-clad babes draped over the hood of the car, you've given us crotch-shots of blokes working under the car!

Here a picture just for you Lokiel :mrgreen: