Suspension & Spring

[biao]

seems familiar colour...



mine is this... but only on weekend or working days running here n there

you at seremban also?

 

[biao]

If asking bro. biao, his is airtrek, bro. pomen is scooby airtrek (forester)......lol

i think Airtrek more heavy weight than forester, right?

 

[^pomen_GTR^]

you at seremban also?

yeap in seremban....

i think Airtrek more heavy weight than forester, right?

yeap a bit more weight.....since u were on adjustable, my rule of thumb is get softest spring available (suitable to car weight) and then adjust the damper setting....

in order to maintain good handling and still some level of comfort....


thats why i suggest 6k front and 4k rear......


on my forester the best and ideal spring is 5k front,4k rear but if im using that i need to raise my ride height (running quite low body height).....so 6k,4k would be the better option...

 

[vr2turbo]

so going over bump speed if is low speed i think not a problem right.
now your absorber brand is?

Mine are D2 bought 2nd hand, so if want to change springs need to buy.....

 

[biao]

yeap in seremban....





yeap a bit more weight.....since u were on adjustable, my rule of thumb is get softest spring available (suitable to car weight) and then adjust the damper setting....

in order to maintain good handling and still some level of comfort....


thats why i suggest 6k front and 4k rear......


on my forester the best and ideal spring is 5k front,4k rear but if im using that i need to raise my ride height (running quite low body height).....so 6k,4k would be the better option...

ok. i think you know ACE suspension right. is it good? they quote me price rm2600 for adjustable suspension. i feel quote costly. how you think?

 

[^pomen_GTR^]

ok. i think you know ACE suspension right. is it good? they quote me price rm2600 for adjustable suspension. i feel quote costly. how you think?

their service should be ok....


so just a matter of your preference only....



for me, i prefer using brand i'm familiar with...but i dont mind venturing into new brand/unfamiliar brand if i was in your position...

 

[biao]

their service should be ok....


so just a matter of your preference only....



for me, i prefer using brand i'm familiar with...but i dont mind venturing into new brand/unfamiliar brand if i was in your position...

because their price is not low, if i top up till 3k i think can buy TEIN already. is it correct?
do you have friend buy from them before?

 

[biao]

Mine are D2 bought 2nd hand, so if want to change springs need to buy.....

oic..buy 2nd hand come back, so need send to service 1st before install?

 

[vr2turbo]

oic..buy 2nd hand come back, so need send to service 1st before install?

Actually got a good deal. Even though 2nd hand, the front were fitted to his car but hardly used. Owner saw my car then go buy Super Saloon NA and started to mod. It took too long and he slowly lost interest, so he say want to pass the car to his workers to use, so I offered to take the suspension off him. Went to collect time, the rears were still in the box.....lol

 

[^pomen_GTR^]

because their price is not low, if i top up till 3k i think can buy TEIN already. is it correct?
do you have friend buy from them before?

well since airtrek is same as evo7 suspension wise...

why not getting the used tein from halfcut... send for service first so it should last as long as new suspension...

 

[biao]

Actually got a good deal. Even though 2nd hand, the front were fitted to his car but hardly used. Owner saw my car then go buy Super Saloon NA and started to mod. It took too long and he slowly lost interest, so he say want to pass the car to his workers to use, so I offered to take the suspension off him. Went to collect time, the rears were still in the box.....lol

oic..no wonder. get good things

 

[biao]

well since airtrek is same as evo7 suspension wise...

why not getting the used tein from halfcut... send for service first so it should last as long as new suspension...

the front can use only, rear cant because too short.
Airtrek setting can use EVO front absorber rear must use back Airtrek absorber.

 

[vr2turbo]

the front can use only, rear cant because too short.
Airtrek setting can use EVO front absorber rear must use back Airtrek absorber.

Then better get aftermarket, since Evo 7 only fit the fronts....

 

[kurt_629]

well since airtrek is same as evo7 suspension wise...

why not getting the used tein from halfcut... send for service first so it should last as long as new suspension...

how often we need to service the adjustable?
any tell sign to show its time for servicing?

 

[biao]

well since airtrek is same as evo7 suspension wise...

why not getting the used tein from halfcut... send for service first so it should last as long as new suspension...

the front can use only, rear cant because too short.
Airtrek setting can use EVO front absorber rear must use back Airtrek absorber.

 

[vr2turbo]

how often we need to service the adjustable?
any tell sign to show its time for servicing?

Should be same as any absorbers. Look for leaks, suspension going soft and/or jammed.....

 

[biao]

Then better get aftermarket, since Evo 7 only fit the fronts....

ya, ah wah suggest front put EVO but lot of EVO front absorber due to wear & tear have many got knock sound.

 

[kurt_629]

Should be same as any absorbers. Look for leaks, suspension going soft and/or jammed.....

during this servicing, what will workshop do?
check and replace those rubber thingy?

 

[sweelt]

Roughly like that. Rubber seal, valve, shaft, hydraulic oil/gas...etc.
In Penang I ask before for tein 1/2 cut (wira) cost 3.5k. Not include service. Too expensive.
Those chop shop guys search more on Honda parts now.

 

[^pomen_GTR^]

during this servicing, what will workshop do?
check and replace those rubber thingy?

replace all seals,oil and nitrogen gas inside the absorber unit....