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Toms 1999 VTi 4WS LHD

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Re: Toms 1999 VTi 4WS LHD

Post by tom023 » Fri Aug 05, 2016 10:51 am

I forgot to put a pic of the car up with the new suspension fitted. It has made a hell of a diference and I can now enjoy the car a lot more. I need to carry on adjusting the alignment and the suspension setup to get that perfect balance through.
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Post by bennyboy » Fri Aug 05, 2016 10:54 am

They are great coil overs, I have the same. 8-)
I play around with the damping depending on if I'm doing a long journey or whatever, but I find running the fronts about 1/3rd higher than the back works really well and is a good starting point (On my old Koni setup too). HTH
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Re: Toms 1999 VTi 4WS LHD

Post by tom023 » Fri Aug 05, 2016 12:19 pm

bennyboy wrote:They are great coil overs, I have the same. 8-)
I play around with the damping depending on if I'm doing a long journey or whatever, but I find running the fronts about 1/3rd higher than the back works really well and is a good starting point (On my old Koni setup too). HTH
What do you gain by having the front slightly higher?
I think they are great, people have commented on how planted the car looks around corners now and the ride is comfortable even though I have the dampening set quite hard.
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Post by bennyboy » Fri Aug 05, 2016 12:36 pm

Sorry, I've just realised how badly I worded that :oops: :lol:
When I said higher, I actually meant firmer. Some seem to have this idea that they should have the rears firmer than the front on a lude, IMHO all this will do is make the back more skittish.
The lude has a 52F/48R weight bias IIRC, so having a little firmer up front allows for the extra weight and helps a balanced feel through the corners.
It's a personal thing, sure, but I find that rule is a good starting point from which to fiddle to your liking! :D :lol:
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Re: Toms 1999 VTi 4WS LHD

Post by tom023 » Fri Aug 05, 2016 9:55 pm

bennyboy wrote:Sorry, I've just realised how badly I worded that :oops: :lol:
When I said higher, I actually meant firmer. Some seem to have this idea that they should have the rears firmer than the front on a lude, IMHO all this will do is make the back more skittish.
The lude has a 52F/48R weight bias IIRC, so having a little firmer up front allows for the extra weight and helps a balanced feel through the corners.
It's a personal thing, sure, but I find that rule is a good starting point from which to fiddle to your liking! :D :lol:
Well I'm going out for a run tonight so I'll try it and let you know!

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Re: Toms 1999 VTi 4WS LHD

Post by tom023 » Sun Aug 07, 2016 3:45 pm

I came back the other night really happy with the car. It handled its own on some twisty mountain passes (although weight and understeer were issues).
On the way back two friends and I did some rolling starts. One has an ep3 and the other a clio cup 172. Im glad to say that the prelude was pushing the ep3!! [FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY]
It kept up with into 4th and then started to pull away strongly so I am well chuffed.

Unfortunately with all the fun I didn't manage to play around with the suspension.

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Re: Toms 1999 VTi 4WS LHD

Post by tom023 » Tue Oct 18, 2016 1:50 pm

The seats I purchased from @Dino got fitted last night. They needed slightly modifying where the seat belt buckle locator goes into the seat but other than that, a perfect fit.
I gave them a bit of a clean (although they weren't very dirty to begin with) and gave the suede a shave. What a difference they make to the interior and the extra support/comfort is noticeable.
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Post by Rudelude » Tue Oct 18, 2016 5:05 pm

Car is looking good and the seats look lush, work well with the colour of your car... Look like Standard Equipment 8-)
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Post by nitin_s1 » Tue Oct 18, 2016 6:56 pm

Yes as said, the seats look great with the colour of your car. 8-) 8-)

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Re: Toms 1999 VTi 4WS LHD

Post by tom023 » Tue Nov 01, 2016 6:14 pm

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Quick update. I finally saw my friend that was keeping hold of Nick's steering wheel that he sold to me.
The difference is noticeable. The steering is now heavier and being a smaller wheel, it is now easier for me to heel and toe with my long legs. I love it.

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