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you may have a point there. by replacing the worn rear mount, selecting 1-2nd gear is better (less misalignment) and less low rev jerking
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you may have a point there. by replacing the worn rear mount, selecting 1-2nd gear is better (less misalignment) and less low rev jerking
good news, dont forget to take some pics.(Y)
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something odd was rattling in the car going home only when braking hard and turning right. m8 & I were guessing either bracket or loose gasket? turned out my ducktaped PVC CAI had come apart n drag on the floor
Receive new BC V1 coilover suspension kit
yippee this big box of BC V1 Coilovers arrived
a bag of tools n damper dials
one of the knurled dialer has been knocked
gorgeous set of precision beauties
labelling on the front & rear dampers. T prob means peak temperature, dunno what C is for
damper & camber adjustment
solid pillowball top joint
front spring part # (62mm dia, 220mm long, 4kg/mm)
preload & height adjuster
top plate
top end
bottom of front damper. i think theres also a small allen hole for adjustment?
preload adjuster
bottom hub section
front coilover assembly
rear damper
damper body position can be adjusted to suit ride height
adjustable spring
rear spring part # (80mm dia top, 62mm dia bottom, 200mm long, 3kg/mm)
rear spring assembly
yet to read instructions and then install tomorrow
Receive new BC V1 coilover suspension kit
yippee this big box of BC V1 Coilovers arrived
a bag of tools n damper dials
one of the knurled dialer has been knocked
gorgeous set of precision beauties
labelling on the front & rear dampers. T prob means peak temperature, dunno what C is for
damper & camber adjustment
solid pillowball top joint
front spring part # (62mm dia, 220mm long, 4kg/mm)
preload & height adjuster
top plate
top end
bottom of front damper. i think theres also a small allen hole for adjustment?
preload adjuster
bottom hub section
front coilover assembly
rear damper
damper body position can be adjusted to suit ride height
adjustable spring
rear spring part # (80mm dia top, 62mm dia bottom, 200mm long, 3kg/mm)
rear spring assembly
yet to read instructions and then install tomorrow
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mate, why do you always take everything apart? even brand new stuff
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pure filth mate, id be wrapping them up for fear of getting them dirty (if i could afford some that is ha) great blog by the way been a long time follower of it
absolutely, especially for something this gorgeous and expensive. will have to make some velcro rubber jacket thing first before it rains in afew days
they selling some neoprene covers. i think they meant to be for quads
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mate, why do you always take everything apart? even brand new stuff
1. inspect quality
2. assess such pure filth
3. assess assembly to understand the workings
4. take pictures for you guys
5. cos i can, its fun, luv taking things apart then reassemble to make sure its assembled proper, and why not(Y)
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was reading the manual last night and being translated from taiwan to engrish it wasn't exactly comprehensive and doesn't cover how to install & setup preload. but googling solves that.
the bilstein streetline kits ride height is 33cm from wheel centre to top of wheel arch front & rear
so i removed the bilstein streetline off the rear axle
bilstein shock vs BC shock
apex spring vs BC spring
standard shock dust cover/bump stop vs BC dust cover & bump stop
i felt the BC dust cover was too short when the shocks fully extended
so i'll use the standard dust cover instead that protects the shock better
fit BC coilover onto rear axle. i first adjust the spring collar until the axle sits at 31cm from the arch when its supporting the car. then adjust the shock position towards full extension, its at its lowest position yet not fully extended, prob cos of the low ride height
front bilstein strut vs BC coilover strut
access hole abit tight to adjust camber
strut installed. i apply a slight preload to keep the spring in place. did try apply as much preload but then couldn't adjust the bottom hubs ride height collar so keep it at zero preload for now. there's no abs sensor cable support bracket so i ziptie it to the brakeline.
ok now to test it at 11pm. the factory default damper setting was set at 8 clicks (0=hard, 30=soft) so its more towards the hard end.
went down the road and oh boy i could feel every oscillation of the road and my bucket seat was like a bouncy castle, twas hilarious but whoah prob too hard.
so stopped and changed front & rear dampers to 30clicks very soft, ooh what a difference. its soo much smoother, even over the small pot holes n speed bumps. damper feels so much more progressive n smooth n controlled.
when i hit a speed bump or hole with the bilstein you could feel and hear the dash just crash into it aggressively then the spring has abit of give further on in its stroke.
the BC damper simply cusions over them when in soft setting while maintaining a firm handling and excellent pitch & roll control. absolute superb piece of kit(Y)
more pics tomorrow n further tweaking needed:grinning: and must cover em from rain now
the bilstein streetline kits ride height is 33cm from wheel centre to top of wheel arch front & rear
so i removed the bilstein streetline off the rear axle
bilstein shock vs BC shock
apex spring vs BC spring
standard shock dust cover/bump stop vs BC dust cover & bump stop
i felt the BC dust cover was too short when the shocks fully extended
so i'll use the standard dust cover instead that protects the shock better
fit BC coilover onto rear axle. i first adjust the spring collar until the axle sits at 31cm from the arch when its supporting the car. then adjust the shock position towards full extension, its at its lowest position yet not fully extended, prob cos of the low ride height
front bilstein strut vs BC coilover strut
access hole abit tight to adjust camber
strut installed. i apply a slight preload to keep the spring in place. did try apply as much preload but then couldn't adjust the bottom hubs ride height collar so keep it at zero preload for now. there's no abs sensor cable support bracket so i ziptie it to the brakeline.
ok now to test it at 11pm. the factory default damper setting was set at 8 clicks (0=hard, 30=soft) so its more towards the hard end.
went down the road and oh boy i could feel every oscillation of the road and my bucket seat was like a bouncy castle, twas hilarious but whoah prob too hard.
so stopped and changed front & rear dampers to 30clicks very soft, ooh what a difference. its soo much smoother, even over the small pot holes n speed bumps. damper feels so much more progressive n smooth n controlled.
when i hit a speed bump or hole with the bilstein you could feel and hear the dash just crash into it aggressively then the spring has abit of give further on in its stroke.
the BC damper simply cusions over them when in soft setting while maintaining a firm handling and excellent pitch & roll control. absolute superb piece of kit(Y)
more pics tomorrow n further tweaking needed:grinning: and must cover em from rain now
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lowering by 50mm causes a issue with not being able to fit the jack under the wishbone support, i had to use the scissor jack to lift the body slightly then i could fit the jack under
coilover disassembled n wiped
damper seal
the pillowball mount is secured with 4 small locktighted allen screws, was real tight and felt like the allen key almost rounds off but eventually loosens. seems the black chrome plating & locktight certainly made the bolt stay in place so i retapped the threads and re-locktighted. pillowball relubed with oil
thought long n hard bout how to cover the coilover. first thought get some rubber sheet or waterproof cloth sheet found on those camping seats and sew velcro onto the edge but they require going out to town to buy and time consuming fabrication. then i had a bright idea of using my waterproof cycling trousers with zip up flares. so i cut the leggings off
zip tie it at the top column
then ziptie the bottom end. to adjust, i simply take off the lower ziptie, unzip the leggings to loosen the flare, lift up to expose the collars
one of the brakeline clips had fallen off from being too loose. so i'll improvise until i grab another from scrapyard
adjusted more camber
during hard cornering, the abs cable seems to flap about and rub the tyre. i'll need to find a way to secure it properly
front ride height has gone down 60mm and sits really low now
coilover disassembled n wiped
damper seal
the pillowball mount is secured with 4 small locktighted allen screws, was real tight and felt like the allen key almost rounds off but eventually loosens. seems the black chrome plating & locktight certainly made the bolt stay in place so i retapped the threads and re-locktighted. pillowball relubed with oil
thought long n hard bout how to cover the coilover. first thought get some rubber sheet or waterproof cloth sheet found on those camping seats and sew velcro onto the edge but they require going out to town to buy and time consuming fabrication. then i had a bright idea of using my waterproof cycling trousers with zip up flares. so i cut the leggings off
zip tie it at the top column
then ziptie the bottom end. to adjust, i simply take off the lower ziptie, unzip the leggings to loosen the flare, lift up to expose the collars
one of the brakeline clips had fallen off from being too loose. so i'll improvise until i grab another from scrapyard
adjusted more camber
during hard cornering, the abs cable seems to flap about and rub the tyre. i'll need to find a way to secure it properly
front ride height has gone down 60mm and sits really low now
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ur tein spring adjustment at top would be more convenient.
the adjustable BC spring collar is anchored to the axle via bolt n big disc through the hole where the spring use to sit.
to get the rear to sit at 31cm the collar had to be screwed further down till its close to the cup of the axle which means its inaccessable so if i wanna adjust the height i'd have to drop the axle by unbolting or lengthen the shock, take out the spring, unbolt the support collar out the axle then adjust, which is alota work so'll leave it as it is.
quite abit of adjustments.
the fronts have adjustable damper comp/rebound, camber, preload, ride height
the rears have adjustable damper comp/rebound, spring collar, damper height
there was a small allen screw at bottom of the shock but dunno what that does. was afraid that pressurized damper oil/gas would jet out so left it
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twas gathering dust in drawers cos haven't cycled for few years, especially in rain which is never pleasant.
so the waterproofs were conveniently found and was perfect for the job
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looked like the abs cable was touching the wheel at ful lock so re zip tied it to the lower mount. the brake line had again fallen loose, and this was the metal clip that i had bent to fit tighter, so they seem to be loosening somehow.
need to goto scrappys for 2 brakeline clips and see if there's any micras with strut top rubber covers to protect the top of the coilovers from muck.
front ride height more evenly balanced at 60mm
the bare wooden wedge above the backbox was rattling so cusioned it with rubber sheet.
ok so now the backbox rattle has gone and the brakeline/abs cables no longer rubs(Y)
need to goto scrappys for 2 brakeline clips and see if there's any micras with strut top rubber covers to protect the top of the coilovers from muck.
front ride height more evenly balanced at 60mm
the bare wooden wedge above the backbox was rattling so cusioned it with rubber sheet.
ok so now the backbox rattle has gone and the brakeline/abs cables no longer rubs(Y)
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found a link bout someone taking their failed BC RM damper apart. it seems that grub screw i found at the bottom of the damper was a nitrogen/oil fill hole so good thing i didn't take it out.
interesting that the damper adjust is just an oil bypass needle valve
http://forum.pulsar.org.au/showthread.php/84755-BC-Coilovers-RM-Mono-Inverted-damper-disassembly
interesting that the damper adjust is just an oil bypass needle valve
http://forum.pulsar.org.au/showthread.php/84755-BC-Coilovers-RM-Mono-Inverted-damper-disassembly
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hehe:laugh:
the reason for the cover is to protect the precious front coilovers collar threads & spring from road dirt n water n salt etc especially during winter. don't want em to corrode and get debris in the threads which would make adjustmenting the collars difficult and affect its durability n reliability.
the reason for the cover is to protect the precious front coilovers collar threads & spring from road dirt n water n salt etc especially during winter. don't want em to corrode and get debris in the threads which would make adjustmenting the collars difficult and affect its durability n reliability.
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the old cycle leggings'll do just fine for now, if it keeps my cycle legs dry it'll do the same for my coilovers. it covers the entire suspension, quick easy access, less messy so wont gunk up and is a low cost solution
though that boeshield would be handy for the rear end which is more exposed to grit n muck
though that boeshield would be handy for the rear end which is more exposed to grit n muck
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the old cycle leggings'll do just fine for now, if it keeps my cycle legs dry it'll do the same for my coilovers. it covers the entire suspension, quick easy access, less messy so wont gunk up and is a low cost solution
though that boeshield would be handy for the rear end which is more exposed to grit n muck
When i sort some out for myself i am soooo stealing your idea. :wasntme: (suspension that is, not cycling trousers...)
Agreed on the convenientness. The tein spring is purely held by the weight of the car. An adjustable cup sits over where the old spring was in the body work.
Still Id love to have that much adjustment to play with! If I upgrade one day I think BC's are a must (Y)
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almost tore my face off tday as i was braking for the roundbout, was clear so lifted brake arriving at 20mph and then a beemer made a late dash so i reapplied brakes harder (pedal felt double hard due to double amount of fluid n pressure after re-braking within 1sec) and felt my face deform forward:laugh:
Someone nearly crashed head on into my Micra last week when they basically drove towards me in the centre of the road as I came down the hill with the car loaded with shopping/family. It was pretty narrow, but plenty of room for 2 if both cars drive on their own side of the damn road
Had to practically floor the brake (don't remember feeling the ABS though) and hear the tyres skid to a halt when we got close and he stayed in the middle, before the plonker swerves back onto his side just at the last second.No surprise that it was a BMW... bloody 2.5 litre petrol :suspect: as well, according to the plate database!
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been an intense week at work getting ready for launchday so no time for fixing the car but had some time tonight to clean up the bilstein streetline kit
gona pm will_halligan if he still wants it cos he's been looking for a kit since last month. if not i'll bang it on buy sell
gona pm will_halligan if he still wants it cos he's been looking for a kit since last month. if not i'll bang it on buy sell
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went to scrappys and grabbed a strut top cover i saw off a facelift
but was too small
replaced the brake line clip and zipped it up to stop it coming off, the bracket comes abit close to the body at full lock
rezipped the abs cable
the boot lock rod or sumthing is still rattles abit so i removed it all and zipped the latch trigger lever to stop it rattling
saw a sticker on the coilover box says the springs are 4/3kg f/r
the front tyres are rubbing on the body at full lock so will reduce the camber back to 0deg soon
but was too small
replaced the brake line clip and zipped it up to stop it coming off, the bracket comes abit close to the body at full lock
rezipped the abs cable
the boot lock rod or sumthing is still rattles abit so i removed it all and zipped the latch trigger lever to stop it rattling
saw a sticker on the coilover box says the springs are 4/3kg f/r
the front tyres are rubbing on the body at full lock so will reduce the camber back to 0deg soon
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