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Bruce' black one: airbase & AutoX pics
the bruce:
Fitted new front springs and new (TT/RS3) strut mounts + bearings last friday:
old shape springs:
new shape springs:
(both fotos aren't my own - but same suspension ans springs)
new spring (left) vs old one (right):
You can clearly see the narrow first two or three and the last two windings which caused
the clapping noise on bumps at low speeds. There is much more space between these
windings on the new changed spring.
:wink:
TT strut mounts (two teeth), also used in Leon Cupra, Audi RS3 and A3 convertible:
First, the clapping noise is gone. The new springs are slightly stiffer as well. Front and rear
feel more balanced. Hard to say what the amount the strut mounts do as I changed both
at the same time. Fact is the steering feels more crisp and handling shows quicker turn in.
At the moment I run 18" winter and soft ARB settings (dampers soft to medium) - same as
before of course.
All in all: more fun and less noise. :happy2:
:driver:
fuscobal:
Great bruce. I also felt an improvement in damping and steering response when I replaced my B16 sagged springs with same springs but new !
the bruce:
I remember when you were driving a Golf with the Sachs coilover you
haven't been happy with them. You should give it a try again if you have
the chance (with the newer spring type, ARBs etc.).
:wink:
I guess there's no need to set the front ARB to full stiff anymore. When
I change tyres I will just set the rear ARB to stiff and leave the front bar
on soft.
I must say I don't want the suspension any stiffer than this. Maybe I'm
not tough enough, but I can't stand any more on a daily driver.
:evilgrin:
fuscobal:
Well, I had the sways and no TT arms so the wheels were perfectly aligned with the fender, not 8-10mm out like now. It felt strange to set the suspension at 15/20 stiffness and the highest position and still get fender rub on all corners. I mean, there was nothing more to adjust on that coilover in order to avoid the poke ! The car had about 10mm lower ride height than with the B16 set at medium height !!!
rex:
--- Quote from: the bruce on January 23, 2012, 01:28:00 pm ---TT strut mounts (two teeth), also used in Leon Cupra, Audi RS3 and A3 convertible:
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Hm.... I changed my strunt mounts with Febi Bilstein ones. That resolved the sound.
I wounder if your RS3 ones are different to my Febi Bilstein ones.
--- Quote from: the bruce on January 23, 2012, 01:28:00 pm ---
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Great shot! Love it :love:.
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