Local S2000/Ferrari F40 owners dicsussion thread
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.
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 fix for this, is to learn how to fucking drive and stop being a faggot.
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).
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
Originally Posted by Gen_Crunchytoes:8125609
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
edit: they look like the proper setup so youll be good with those.
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
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.




