K tec Coilovers
- Thread starter Garysp2
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You don’t try that hard either
I’d love to try the opposite setup to mine just for reference. I’ve had arch rubbing round certain fast corners so can’t see how softer springs would work on the front tbh but each to their own. I’m not in a rush to change my setup. Only Clio I’ve seen better through the twisties is @R20BTG Be interested what his spring rates are. That car is planted
burrellbloke
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I think Iain is running 650 front and 350 rear. I only know this as I was having a chat with Matt last night about spring rates. Yours are bit stiffer due to the extra weight of the Megane engine?
R20BTG
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Yeah that’s right, 650 front 350 rear, I tend to run the front dampers a couple of clicks harder than the rear, because I’m conscious of mid corner oversteer (plus it was my first season with the car, so getting used to it).
Over the winter I will be stiffening the rear end up with the PMS beam bracing kit and the PMS solid mounts. We’ll see what that does.
Next year I will probably bring the rear damper stiffness up to match the fronts depending on weather and track conditions, depending on what the rear beam strengthening does of course.
One thing that I don't necessarily think I need is stiffer springs, I have very little body roll, something that I only really took notice of when @Big Ben sent me some chase footage from Donington, why don't you stick that on YouTube and put it here?
It was interesting to see, from the outside, how well behaved my car is through the last chicane at Donington.
Over the winter I will be stiffening the rear end up with the PMS beam bracing kit and the PMS solid mounts. We’ll see what that does.
Next year I will probably bring the rear damper stiffness up to match the fronts depending on weather and track conditions, depending on what the rear beam strengthening does of course.
One thing that I don't necessarily think I need is stiffer springs, I have very little body roll, something that I only really took notice of when @Big Ben sent me some chase footage from Donington, why don't you stick that on YouTube and put it here?
It was interesting to see, from the outside, how well behaved my car is through the last chicane at Donington.
That’s correct. I did originally have 550f 300r but found it too soft for the speed of the car so went stiffer.
strell
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J90RDN
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If you are serious about these coilovers then might be worth seeing if K-Tec have them in the black friday sale - apply code BLKFRIDAYanyone fitted the Ktec coil overs?
they look a good quality set and a good price.
KTR/Spax Clio 3RS 197 | Early 200 RSX 750MC Race Coilover Kit - V2
Developed on our KTR 197 race car throughout the 2021 season, this complete coilover kit is a must have for track and race use. One of few kits with a true coilover rear and two-way adjustable shocks for a fraction of the price of the other alternatives. Features - 2 Way Adjustable - adjustable...www.k-tecracing.com
Garysp2
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looks like i opened a big can of worms starting this post
few phone calls planned for tomorrow, think i know what i want and how i want the car to perform, final decision tomorrow and they will be ordered!!
few phone calls planned for tomorrow, think i know what i want and how i want the car to perform, final decision tomorrow and they will be ordered!!
bedoef
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looks like i opened a big can of worms starting this post
few phone calls planned for tomorrow, think i know what i want and how i want the car to perform, final decision tomorrow and they will be ordered!!
Sorry I might have instigated that threadjack :-P
burrellbloke
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looks like i opened a big can of worms starting this post
few phone calls planned for tomorrow, think i know what i want and how i want the car to perform, final decision tomorrow and they will be ordered!!
What did you order?
Garysp2
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Garysp2
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well the Gaz Golds are ordered, adjustable tops and 750 front and 450 rear springs.............
the waiting is gonna kill me, better get on with the bushes for now
the waiting is gonna kill me, better get on with the bushes for now
burrellbloke
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Marsch
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If you see a car in a “tripod” pose on a trackday photo what does it tell you?
Front springs not stiff enough
Wait, what? I thought that's a feature with French hot hatches!?!
Apparently
Helpimonfire
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Tbf I’m surprised it’s taken this long to be pulled upSprings are too soft on the front mate
