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r*byb

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Post #1
Hey guys,

I'm looking to make a track orientated 6 and not to bothered about road comfort although i would like it to be good down B roads etc Smile

I've been researching the options and it seems Bilstien B8s are a good option, and faulkner springs ? Are there any reconmended spring rates ?

Second option would be some Gaz or Weitec coilovers, i have no experience of either so advise would be good please Smile

Finally, what else is worth while doing ?

Are there uprated ARB's avaiable and where can i purchase them ?

I don't want to be spending more than

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Posted 14th Dec 2009 at 04:45
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c_j_m

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Post #2
Upgradable parts.
Front;
Adjustable topmounts
Coilovers
Rose jointed drop links
Rich W roller bearing wishbone bushes
Polly bushes for front ARB

Rear;
Solid mounts
upgraded torsion bars
upgraded ARB
Full beam rebuild
Adding camber to the rear arms

I'd be going for coilovers and Rich's wishbone bushes (or new rubber ones). 21mm torsion bars (from pug, most HDi estates, xsara VTS beam) upgraded ARB (Ash's 30mm or hybrid) and some solid mounts
Posted 14th Dec 2009 at 04:59
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daveyboy

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Post #3
c_j_m wrote:
Upgradable parts.
Front;
Adjustable topmounts
Coilovers
Rose jointed drop links
Rich W roller bearing wishbone bushes
Polly bushes for front ARB

Rear;
Solid mounts
upgraded torsion bars
upgraded ARB
Full beam rebuild
Adding camber to the rear arms

I'd be going for coilovers and Rich's wishbone bushes (or new rubber ones). 21mm torsion bars (from pug, most HDi estates, xsara VTS beam) upgraded ARB (Ash's 30mm or hybrid) and some solid mounts


Good luck grabbing that little lot for under

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Engine mount/chassis repair
Solid Beam Mounts BACK IN PRODUCTION
Harness bars
Posted 14th Dec 2009 at 05:03
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c_j_m

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Not a hope in hell, but its a start Hmm
Posted 14th Dec 2009 at 05:05
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phillipm

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You missed some Razz

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Posted 14th Dec 2009 at 05:23
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c_j_m

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Sorry
Phills rose jointed wishbones too Razz
Posted 14th Dec 2009 at 05:28
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phillipm

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Seam welding, strut braces, rollcage, lighter wheels...

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- Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM me
Email me!
Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces.
Posted 14th Dec 2009 at 05:37
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c_j_m

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Post #8
Not so much actual suspension items tho more related items.
Granted strut braces and light wheels help the suspension do a better job mind.
Posted 14th Dec 2009 at 05:50
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phillipm

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So does the cage....

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Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces.
Posted 14th Dec 2009 at 05:54
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c_j_m

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Post #10
True.
Posted 14th Dec 2009 at 06:04
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phillipm

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There's a nice shiny pair of dampers on the way to John, I'm sure he'd let you have them for

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- Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM me
Email me!
Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces.
Posted 14th Dec 2009 at 06:09
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rallyestyle

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Post #12
Sort the brakes out and get some decent tyres before you even consider the suspension Yes

If you have cash to splash then go for some coilovers but if your on a budget some decent springs on the standard setup should do you well Yes

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Posted 14th Dec 2009 at 16:23
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daveyboy

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Post #13
Eibachs and 21mm bars is as good a start as any.

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Some of my services: (See my for sale threads)
Engine mount/chassis repair
Solid Beam Mounts BACK IN PRODUCTION
Harness bars
Posted 14th Dec 2009 at 16:34
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adam b

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Post #14
Eibachs are too soft against 21mm TBS imo.

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Posted 14th Dec 2009 at 17:10
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rallye1999

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Post #15
on a budget, fk or gaz?
Posted 14th Dec 2009 at 17:32
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c_j_m

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Post #16
AVO, 550 +VT IIRC,
Rebildable to for
Posted 14th Dec 2009 at 21:19
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