Ride height

terojern · Joined: Mar 2, 2005 Posts: 31 Location: kl-pd

i'm currently using h&r springs(3months old), front & rear...matched with a sports absorber..(quite low in the front, even using 14" 6jj rims..)
my problem is, the front tyre keep on scrathing my fender everytime i layan a bumpy corner...even fitted with my stock absorber before, pun also kena...cheittt Crying or Very sad

now i'm wondering if i can increase the front ride height (by not using adjustable abs la bro..) by an inch..
-there is some kind of rubber/spacer on the upper springs...
-anyone know how thick this rubber?...
-is there any spare part selling this rubber which is thicker than standard?...
-anyone have done it before?..

pls share with me before i get into more trouble with the ride height...thanks

cheerrss...

stroker_kit · Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 1:43 am Post subject: Re: Ride height

since u dont want to use adjustable abs, ur only left with one solution....change ur rims cos ur rims offset is not cun...
if u want to add rubber spacer?? impossible la... how will ur spring rest on ur abs with that rubber spacer??? never been done by anyone cos its dangerous... since it is more likely to be dangerous, no one would invent it...therefore, the rubber spacer doesnt exist...

shadow_move · Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 2:36 am Post subject: Re: Ride height

6j will kena the fender if ur ride is too low or the rim offset too small.. try to change to 5.5j.. or the only way is to use harder spring or abs..

terojern · Joined: Mar 2, 2005 Posts: 31 Location: kl-pd

stroker_kit wrote:

since u dont want to use adjustable abs, ur only left with one solution....change ur rims cos ur rims offset is not cun...
if u want to add rubber spacer?? impossible la... how will ur spring rest on ur abs with that rubber spacer??? never been done by anyone cos its dangerous... since it is more likely to be dangerous, no one would invent it...therefore, the rubber spacer doesnt exist...

i believe it's not called a rubber spacer...if u look carefully on the absorber itself, u can find the stock rubber on top of the springs (inside/below the absorber cap..or whatever they called)...
the thickness of this rubber can be change (if i'm not mistaken)...but i'm not too sure...any sifus, pls help me Confused

shadow_move · Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 7:47 am Post subject: Re: Ride height

i think even it's higher it will still kena the fender.. i try with few brand spring/abs.. match here match there.. n finally i decide to change tht stupid rims.. after tht all prob solved! FYI my previous rims r 6.5j.. now using 5.5j no prob at all..

mikeeeee · Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 7:53 am Post subject: Re: Ride height

yes .. the main problem with your setting is your rim ... 6 inch is slightly too wide ...

however, have you perform the ketuk fender trick yet !? you know, ketuk the wheel arch there so that it lipat masuk, but that only helps to give is 5-10mm extra before your tyre hit the fender again ..

good luck ..

terojern · Joined: Mar 2, 2005 Posts: 31 Location: kl-pd

errmm...sad to hear that Crying or Very sad

so,any takers for my black racing rims? Razz

bGGstitch · Joined: Sep 16, 2005 Posts: 2 Location: Klang.....PJ......

terojern wrote:

errmm...sad to hear that Crying or Very sad

so,any takers for my black racing rims? Razz

bro dat piece of rubber i tink it's called rubber bush...i recently changed new springs and my rear damn low until cannot see the tayar...so the pomen changed both bottom & top rubber bush of the springs to a Kembara one....now my fish sits ngam2 Very Happy

also no bumpety bumpity ride Razz

btw..m using 5.5j.....sori no komen on 6j lah

deftcon · Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 11:57 pm Post subject: Re: Ride height

hm..i have the same problem..but i m used to it oredi..still get heartache like the other day came down from Genting and Bukit Tinggi...scratch to the max...can smell some rubber also..hehehe..well..to minimise the contact..i change my driving style...go slow...and do not force into corner that much...and remember to balance ur car with ur excelerator...yeah one very important note...try not to have any passenger in ur car..cos its a track car anyway...(look at the setting) hahahahahaha....like what mikeeeee said...do something with fender..but in fact it wont kena ur fender..its only ur mud guard..so try to push bit in..the best still use back 5.5J max if you cant tahan..hehehehe..cheers.. Smile

hianboy · Joined: Nov 17, 2004 Posts: 10

last time im using Dr.Spring at front with ori abs, going up and down genting no problem with fender scratching, mine is 14" 6jj offset 40.

terojern · Joined: Mar 2, 2005 Posts: 31 Location: kl-pd

bGGstitch wrote:

terojern wrote:

errmm...sad to hear that Crying or Very sad

so,any takers for my black racing rims? Razz

bro dat piece of rubber i tink it's called rubber bush...i recently changed new springs and my rear damn low until cannot see the tayar...so the pomen changed both bottom & top rubber bush of the springs to a Kembara one....now my fish sits ngam2 Very Happy

also no bumpety bumpity ride Razz

btw..m using 5.5j.....sori no komen on 6j lah

my rear fender have no problem at all...it's just fit nicely...the problem is in the front...too low until scratching my fender(hard cornering)...
-is it possible to find the kembara front springs rubber bush?
-is it fit nicely? or need some mods?

matyep · Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 3:04 am Post subject: Re: Ride height

I got one question. As for kenari rear spring, how and where can I get those with higher ride height (opposite of lower ride) and as stiff as performance spring rate (ie 3.0-3.5 kg/mm)?? Anyone??

stroker_kit · Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 3:49 am Post subject: Re: Ride height

higher than standard?? or u mean the highest of all lower spring???

so far, the highest lower rear spring for Kenari/kelisa is from HnR....

terojern · Joined: Mar 2, 2005 Posts: 31 Location: kl-pd

stroker_kit wrote:

higher than standard?? or u mean the highest of all lower spring???

so far, the highest lower rear spring for Kenari/kelisa is from HnR....

yes,u are absolutely correct..h&r rear springs is quite high compare to others (no prob with bigger rims/tyres)...but infront, it slightly low...u can't even fit in a 15" rims or a wider tyres...(as my situations now Crying or Very sad

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matyep · Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 5:50 am Post subject: Re: Ride height

stroker_kit wrote:

higher than standard?? or u mean the highest of all lower spring???

so far, the highest lower rear spring for Kenari/kelisa is from HnR....

Brader Stroker, i meant higher than stock standard height with a performance spring rate specs. I'll bet theres non unless we can use from other type of car model. Rolling Eyes