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how well will my coupé handle #1407561
30/01/2013 23:02
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i am going to fit koni adjustable's up front with brand new top mounts and bearings Eibach lowing springs, poly-bush front arms,new track rod ends,stitch welded front subframe,lower front strut brace,kyb rear shocks,new radius arm bearings,new rear wheel bearings,poly-bush rear subframe (unless i can get the dimensions for the ali ones) and eibach front and rear anti roll bars.... how good will it handle???

anybody remember "auto man" youtube

that's the handling i want (:-)

Re: how well will my coupé handle [Re: volumex] #1407598
31/01/2013 00:19
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Well am not sure if the coupe can do the 90o turn lol but it's worth ago.

Re: how well will my coupé handle [Re: volumex] #1407718
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It will be a VERY firm ride!

Koni are pretty hard, the KYB wasn't a fiat coupe damper and is pretty hard, the Eibachs will compound the issue, your fillings will fall out and your mrs will need a sports bra.
Fingers crossed Stockport council have just resurfaced all the roads in your area.....with glass smile

Re: how well will my coupé handle [Re: Jimbo] #1407719
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Originally Posted by Jimbo
Fingers crossed Stockport council have just resurfaced all the roads in your area.....with glass smile


Chance would be a fine thing. Mind you, you're never able to go fast enough with the traffic on the A6 for it to be an issue.

Re: how well will my coupé handle [Re: volumex] #1407727
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come on we dont need nurburg as we have the M60 ring and the peak district on our doorstep


Re: how well will my coupé handle [Re: volumex] #1407760
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Crikey, they're as bad, Pot holes every where.

I'll be interested to see how your set up does.

Re: how well will my coupé handle [Re: volumex] #1407768
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when its done we can meet and see what you think

Re: how well will my coupé handle [Re: volumex] #1408636
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Originally Posted by volumex
.... how good will it handle???


I'd say it'll handle very well, but you'll have to experiment with the Koni damper settings

Personally, I'd go for adjustable rears as well, as I found the KYB rear damping to be very firm

Otherwise, your setup will be very close to mine, and I'd like to think that I have the handling fairly well sorted on my car

The only addition I'd recommend you consider is some extra camber at the front

EDIT - no mention of an upper strut brace?

Re: how well will my coupé handle [Re: volumex] #1408932
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still trying to get a upper strut brace


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