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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 07:30 AM
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I'm tired of the rear end lifting so much if I hit the throttle while going into a turn. I've made up my mind on not spending a lot of money on the car so the Koni/GC setup sounds like the best option right now.
Old Apr 18, 2013 | 07:54 AM
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Default Re: Local S2000/Ferrari F40 owners dicsussion thread

Originally Posted by POS DSM
Certainly spring rates are a factor for the AP1's tendency to oversteer, but doesn't the different rear suspension geometry play a bigger role? The control arm mounting point and rear knuckles changed...under hard cornering, sudden-throttle lift, or hitting a bump the AP1's rear toe changes rapidly...I would think that would play a greater role in it's tendency to "snap" oversteer.
the "problem" with AP1's is lift throttle oversteer. IIRC this is due to toe angle change based on suspension travel.

The fix for this, is to learn how to fucking drive and stop being a faggot.
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Originally Posted by DwiZZy
I'm tired of the rear end lifting so much if I hit the throttle while going into a turn. I've made up my mind on not spending a lot of money on the car so the Koni/GC setup sounds like the best option right now.
You need a rear bump steer kit if it bothers you that much. Megan is just fine (its literally a threaded tube with rod ends).
Old Apr 18, 2013 | 08:31 AM
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Koni/GC setup; 500lb front and 400lb rear. Would this be a decent street setup?
I love mine. I have 550s in the front though. Rides decent for being as low as I am and still retains some fun in the turns
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Originally Posted by Gen_Crunchytoes:8125565
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Koni/GC setup; 500lb front and 400lb rear. Would this be a decent street setup?
I love mine. I have 550s in the front though. Rides decent for being as low as I am and still retains some fun in the turns
Are they easy to adjust in height and will they give you a reasonably high stance? I don't want my wheels tucked. I prefer the top of the tire to be barely showing.
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Are they easy to adjust in height and will they give you a reasonably high stance? I don't want my wheels tucked. I prefer the top of the tire to be barely showing.
yup. just make sure you get the right ground controls for the konis. theyre made for specific shock diameters and having one thats too big for the shock makes adjusting difficult
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Originally Posted by Gen_Crunchytoes:8125609
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Are they easy to adjust in height and will they give you a reasonably high stance? I don't want my wheels tucked. I prefer the top of the tire to be barely showing.
yup. just make sure you get the right ground controls for the konis. theyre made for specific shock diameters and having one thats too big for the shock makes adjusting difficult
I'm looking at the ones c0ry posted. I'm assuming they're the right springs.
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Originally Posted by DwiZZy
I'm looking at the ones c0ry posted. I'm assuming they're the right springs.
im talking about the sleeves. itsyuj bought yellows for his s2000 to replace his blown kyb's and while the sleeves fit and are still on the car, the sleeve was spinning around the shock when we tried to adjust the height.

edit: they look like the proper setup so youll be good with those.
Old Apr 18, 2013 | 11:08 AM
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Default Re: Local S2000/Ferrari F40 owners dicsussion thread

Originally Posted by POS DSM
Certainly spring rates are a factor for the AP1's tendency to oversteer, but doesn't the different rear suspension geometry play a bigger role? The control arm mounting point and rear knuckles changed...under hard cornering, sudden-throttle lift, or hitting a bump the AP1's rear toe changes rapidly...I would think that would play a greater role in it's tendency to "snap" oversteer.

Yeah, that's why I said stiffer rear springs are "one reason" they tend to be more tail happy. There are a lot of factors.
Bottom line is that over the years they made the suspension more compliant, predictable, and still perform just as well. If they wouldn't have screwed up the whole rev limit thing, every generation of S2000 would have been better than the last.

Imagine a stock CR with the 9000 rpm motor... oof
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Originally Posted by shawn22
KW's would have to be lubed too, the cause is dirt and junk getting in the threads, not the material or precision of the threads themselves.
There's no way I'd spray lubricant on a KW's threads. I've had 2 cars with KWs and they're always easy to adjust. My S2000 has had them for 6 years and they can be adjusted easily.



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