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Old 19-01-2010, 10:32 AM   #81
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Poosay! I ran -1.6/7 degrees camber in the Corolla with no problems.
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Old 19-01-2010, 12:55 PM   #82
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wtf, my last 2 replies dont make sense, was Mats post deleted
yes marc it was deleted...he deleted it, just so you look like a looney
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Old 19-01-2010, 01:16 PM   #83
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Old 19-01-2010, 06:43 PM   #84
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Poosay! I ran -1.6/7 degrees camber in the Corolla with no problems.
i ain't running that much on the rears. altho i wouldn't mind 0.75 / 45" on. inner clearance prevented that last time.

may have to just buy some new rims.
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Old 21-01-2010, 09:35 PM   #85
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So I keep buying stuff I really don't need. A Mazdaspeed 1.3bar radiator cap. Damn MX5 kids conning me into buying all their stuff.

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So the MX5 Car Club of QLD have released their track day schedule for 2010. 5 days of tarmac goodness.

01 Mar - Lakeside
03 May - QR
05 Jul - Lakeside
06 Sep - QR
01 Nov - Lakeside

So I better get the car finish in Feburary huh? lol
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Old 21-01-2010, 09:40 PM   #86
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dude she be lookin great. might join u on a qr day
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Old 21-01-2010, 09:51 PM   #87
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Old 27-01-2010, 05:21 PM   #88
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So today I measured the springs on the coilovers, the new BCs have i slightly smaller curcumfrence by 4mm smaller than the old D2s. So should fit with no issues. Maybe even a little extra room to play with.

Also had the MS-01R tested, it is bent. The inside is a subtle egg shape. Can be fixed for $120, if it is fixable. I will just have to use it on the rear for the next track day, as I cannot replace it any time soon.
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Old 12-02-2010, 07:58 AM   #89
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So all the coilovers are in. The fronts took 10mins each. The rears took 45mins each. The rears required some machining as the didn't fit properly.

Did a quick measure and I need to adjust the heights up a little more on 3 corners.

The spring perch/foot sits higher on the damper threading so I am able to run more camber on the rears and actually have more space between wheel and suspension.

Took them for a drive around the block and they initially felt a bit saggy when accellerating in the rear. They are alot softer than my old D2s, but I had then on the softest damper setting also.

So I will adjust the height required and use a stiffer setting, and see how I go. The rears need the most amount of raising, so that should fix most of that rear sagging feel.

Pics to come asap.
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Old 13-02-2010, 03:45 PM   #90
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Raised rear right 5mm, and rear left 15mm. The car sits alot more evenly and turns right better. Found I had also forgot to tighten the front right height lock bolt. (oops)

Both fronts heights were set perfectly. All 4 corners are 10mm higher than previous coilovers. 1st time this morning I have not scrapped out of my driveway ever.

Pics still to come asap as I forgot this morning.
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Old 15-02-2010, 11:07 PM   #91
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Said bye bye to old D2 coilovers today. They are off to their new home. I got all sentimental for a moment. Had them a long time.




Also on the hunt for my new wheels. These are what I'm after, or similar.


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Old 16-02-2010, 07:27 AM   #92
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nice wheels, im liking that style, black should look good on against the dark paint. im assuming they are lightweight..
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Old 22-02-2010, 04:44 AM   #93
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Lovely looking mate.

One question, What type of BC Coilovers you're driving with?


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Old 04-04-2010, 02:31 PM   #94
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V1 - i've had them in for about 2000km now. they have softened up even more. not too bumpy at all now.

corners better thru bumpier/weird camber corner now also. giving then a good easter test.

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Also purchasing some new rims. 949 Racing 6UL 15x7 +36mm 5.4kg rims.
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Old 04-04-2010, 05:15 PM   #95
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sht yeah they are awesome wheels man
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Old 14-07-2010, 05:57 PM   #96
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hey ryan,

how much lower are your coilovers set?

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Old 14-07-2010, 06:08 PM   #97
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The D2s run at 70mm lower that standard
The BCs I ran currently at 60mm lower.
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Old 14-07-2010, 06:21 PM   #98
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The D2s run at 70mm lower that standard
The BCs I ran currently at 60mm lower.
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Old 14-07-2010, 06:49 PM   #99
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Ordered the new wheels yesterday. There are currently in production and should be into the country mid August.

Also got a few things extra little things to do before the end of August, to be ready for another QR track day. Car will have some interesting mods for the 1st time in a while.

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Old 14-07-2010, 08:23 PM   #100
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