will1987 0 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 i have 1997 golf vr6 with 18inch wheels and a set of coilovers, i would like to know what the best ride hight for better hangling. Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 1st things first, if you want better handling, get rid of the 18's. Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_rogers 0 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 As above and as low as possible Link to post Share on other sites
will1987 0 Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 i'm after stopping the body role! Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_rogers 0 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Then u want updated ARBs and polly bushes Link to post Share on other sites
will1987 0 Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 sorry 17s not 18s, i have polly bushes but whats ARBs? Link to post Share on other sites
v_dubberoon 0 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 As above and as low as possiblesuspension geometry is a fine art and never quite as simple as "as low as possible" Link to post Share on other sites
will1987 0 Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 what ride hight are you all running on? Link to post Share on other sites
VDub_Steve 1 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 sorry 17s not 18s' date=' i have polly bushes but whats ARBs?[/quote']Arb stands for anti-roll bar Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Measure the diameter of your ARB's and have a look for some slightly thicker. Ride height isn't all about going low and in fact can upset the handling if too low. Are your front wishbones horizontal. If they are inverted too much this will affect handling. Are your tyres wearing even? Correct 4 wheel alignment will get the most out of your tyres. Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_rogers 0 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 As above and as low as possiblesuspension geometry is a fine art and never quite as simple as "as low as possible"So in effect I'm right.... As low as possible without causing averse effects lol Link to post Share on other sites
craig46 0 Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 With road handling I'm guessing your going to want to get the diagonal cross weight 50.0 per cent, for good handling in both left and right hand bends, toe and camber would want to be in a good neutral position - tyre wear is a good indication on the road and is the only real way to tell what the best set up is within reason - unless you go into looking at temperatures. Ride height is personal preference, ideally try running lower at the front than the rear, then zero rake, then lower at the rear than the front, you should notice differences in oversteer/understeer and longitudinal accelerations and play about to suit your driving. As stated maybe upgrade your anti roll bars, generally the thicker the bar (stiffer) the quicker the lateral load transfer hence more responsive car. Oh and remember, pressures are also key, keep them within tolerance or else all the hard work is pointless. Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_rogers 0 Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 Well said! Lol Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 A quick read through this page is a good starting point.http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/suspension-settings.php Link to post Share on other sites
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