coilover/ brake conversion

[sukchew at suddenlink.net (sukchew@suddenlink.net)]

Well,  I took the plunge.I just ordered a set of coilovers for Rose.This is 
a case of brake mods gone wild.This was supposed to have been a simple brake 
conversion.with a suspension refresh.It got a little out of control.Now its 
brake conversion,new 205 tires, tie rod ends, ball joints, steering rack 
boots,and the steering column bearing.
I guess this is a Cincy refreshment,not of the liquid type.
ole blue
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "C Boyko" <roccit_53@scirocco.cs.uoguelph.ca>
To: <sukchew@suddenlink.net>
Cc: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2007 2:38 PM
Subject: Re: coilover/ brake conversion


> On 10:53 am 01/28/07 <sukchew@suddenlink.net> wrote:
>>  Now that Rose is dissembled on the underside with Brakes, steering
>> and suspension laying on the floor I am considering installing H&R
>> coilovers.Has anyone had experience with them.I would like some input
>> before I make the purchase.The ad doesn't mention adjustment so I guess
>> the ride height is fixed.   Comments or concerns are welcome.Some
>> times the rear tires will lightly rub on the rear springs since I went
>> with the 205s.So the rear coil diameter is a concern.I can live with
>> what I have now but no more. ole blue
>>
>
> Well, I have 195s on the headache, with those coilovers. I like them a 
> lot,
> but they're likely overkill for me, since I don't autocross etc. But there
> was a clearance issue with my son's rims (on the front), which fit with 
> the
> stock suspension. I'm assuming that was an offset problem as much as
> anything, and my rims fit fine. The coil diameter is smaller than stock, 
> so
> it's really the housing/spring perch that causes the issue. They will
> adjust ride height by quite a lot, and it allows you to get the car
> levelled out nicely. They have a firm firm ride to them, and that isn't
> adjustable. Instalation is super easy, yopu don't even need a spring
> compressor.
> Cathy, live from the (pretty cold) Wind Tunnel
> I love my garage :)
>