Since first fitting my BC's to the silver car and taking you for a drive in it, my opinion of them has dramatically changed. Whilst I had the car up on the ramp to change the gearbox, I stipped off the entire front and rear suspension and re-greased all the urethane bushes taking care to ensure all the sliding surfaces were adequately addressed. At the same time I also changed to a more road going tyre (Toyo T1r's). The change was amazing. ride is now very comfortable but still feels totally planted. The spring rates feel just right and it handles really well on the road. The ultimate grip is way off the level I get from the track tyres but for the road it more than adequate. Also the road noise is now none existent.
Thanks for the feedback John, interesting to hear how it’s all settled down with a few alterations. It sounds like it’s been nailed now for a road car and let’s be honest ultimate grip isn’t as fun in a road car. It’ll be interesting to see what I think with the softer rear end having gone 4/4kg. Given my original aims I think it should hopefully balance nicely as a fast road/GT orientated car. I think when a budget comes into it then this could be the best way forward, I’ll reserve judgement till it’s all done though.
Woody928, doesn't read far from my older thread.
http://zclub.net/forum/showthread.php?t=27921&highlight=suspension
the Leda would be a good choice I think, well above TTT etc. Some of the intrax options, I don't think you'd notice unless 11/10ths racing!
Glad you're happy, thats all that matters.
Haha having just reminded myself of your thread, definitely. Well at least there’s a fairly consistent consensus coming out.
For our intended purposes we wouldn’t notice, but agree Leda was very encouraging. I was been told about a customer who had his 35 year old setup in for servicing when I enquired so they must last!
Nice writeup
I have the GAZ set up and the first set had a rear hub wekded at an obscure angle with way too much neg camber, so far out but the ride is so good. MUCH better than my last car which DJ set up
They're not the most communicative but always come through in the end. Have just ordered a set for my nippers V12 XJS
Thanks for sharing your experience, that is what really put me off of the idea of ordering from there in the end. I think most of these options will be such an improvement on what most of us have installed that we’ll be a lot happier whatever we choose
Excellent write up and guide to what's available! Lot of research done there and will give those looking a great insight into different choices.
NB: No apostrophes in a plural - pros cons etc ...
Thanks, it seems a complete minefield to walk through with all the options out there and not much in the way of feedback.
I’ll have to start proof reading and scrub up on my English