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Post by stevie on Aug 31, 2008 19:37:17 GMT 1
CAN ANYONE HELP ME. I AM LOOKING TO LOWER MY DUB (WHEN ITS BLEEDIN FINISHED). I WAS WANDERING IF ANY ONE KNOWS IF I CAN FIT SHORT SHOCKS TO THE FRONT OFMY BUG IF I FIT DROPPED SPINDLES ASWELL. I WANT TO LOWER IT AS MUCH AS I CAN WITHOUT FITTING A NARROWED FRONT BEAM. I AM ALSO GOING TO FIT LOW PROFILES AS WELL.
IF ANYONE CAN ADVISE ME OR KNOWS ANYONE, ALL ADVICE WILL BE MUCH APPRECIATED.
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Post by steve66! on Sept 2, 2008 18:37:05 GMT 1
you at meet, we can chat then....
if you fit adjusters and set them low, shortened shocks are good. Empi ones GSF 30-40quid a pair is what i run they're fine!
in reality without narrowing you cant go that low without serious rubbage!
I'm making up a narrowed beam for JamieBee soon.
It should be made in a pretty awesome and innovative way...
if its great and not too much to do i'll do more.
the trouble lies in the tyre fouling the arches.
low-pros will help no end though!
when you find a pair let me knoe where you get them from!
i'm still looking to replace my (slightly worn) Toyo Proxes R888 low pro semi slicks!
hehe
pm me if you want to know more.
steve
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Post by steve66! on Sept 2, 2008 18:37:59 GMT 1
after reading your post again stevie.
the answer to the first question is yes.
undoubtable
i have
;D
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Post by stevie on Sept 3, 2008 15:00:46 GMT 1
cheers mate, was at the meet the last night but didnt get to talk to many people.
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Post by dubdaze on Sept 3, 2008 17:18:30 GMT 1
If you are fitting dropped spindles then you shouldn't need to fit short shocks. The idea of a set of dropped spindle is that the spindle is either welded (not good) or forged (good) higher up on the backing plate, therefore pushing the wheel higher into the arch, therefore lowering the front. It is designed like this so that the suspension geometry is not disrupted, and you get full suspension travel. I would recomend changing the shocks for either adjustable shocks or stiffer ones, but not shorter ones.
If you fit an adjustable beam, or just 'cut and turn' the beam, then yes you do need shorter shocks, as the travel in the suspension will be less as the whole spindle / backplate etc is moved further up in the arch, therefore reducing the travel in suspension, hence needing shorter shocks.
Hope this makes sence!!!
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Post by stevie on Sept 3, 2008 17:48:44 GMT 1
cheers mate. thank you very much.
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Post by Toughjeans on Sept 4, 2008 0:21:34 GMT 1
in answer to the 'where to get tyres question' i bought the toyo proxes tyres from hauser racing through a mate. though i did ask at orbit tyres in rushden and the guy there told me he could get similar profile tyres just a different brand as they where becoming very popular, and of course toyo are based in rushden anyway so worth an ask. very soft tyre though as steve66 will tell you.!!!!  stevie, you would do well to have a think what wheels your gonna run as well as the offset can bugger things up no end!! stockers alway not a bad bet with low pro tyres and kinda cool as well!  |
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Post by steve66! on Sept 4, 2008 7:34:20 GMT 1
have a look at speedshop. i got very nice CB performance dropped spindles from there at a good price.
best of luck buying my friemnd...
steve
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Post by stevie on Sept 5, 2008 6:53:19 GMT 1
tyre shopper.com 155/60 TR 15's £212.00 for 4 CONTINENTAL ECO CONTACT etyres.co.uk 145/65 R 15 T's £248.40 inc VAT CONTINENTAL ECO CONTACT free mobile fitting at home or at work hope this helps steve. |
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Post by steve66! on Sept 7, 2008 23:08:55 GMT 1
sweet cheers fella! personally i'd only have tehm on the front... maybe we should go halves.... just im skint at the mo! hehe that said, guess i'll need new tyres for my MOT....  let me know if your interested... s |
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Post by stevie on Sept 8, 2008 7:36:46 GMT 1
yeah man halves sounds good, when is your mot? |
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Post by steve66! on Sept 8, 2008 7:41:18 GMT 1
yeah man halves sounds good, when is your mot? Dunno mate think its sometim this month... you let me know when you're interested in buying them, Take care. steve |
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Post by stevie on Sept 8, 2008 7:53:00 GMT 1
sweet
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