Story about RS2 (LV). Hope to hit x00 whp

[aRtiS]

Very satisfied with KW V3 provided by www.aze-tuning.de

[AlBeau]

Looks like suspension porn to me very nice

[macspring]

aRtiS

Have you fitted it yet ?

How does it compare to what you had in place before the KW ?

[aRtiS]

I have not fit them yet. I just got them yesterday
Everything’s clear about back suspension, it just has to put on a car.

I have to a little consider about, how to join in proper way front shocks upper part with original bearing and parts to attach the shock body to a longeron.

Maybe some pictures, instructions, suggestions?

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[aRtiS]

I have useful suggestions from forum member Kliminati456 about KW V3:
in terms to install improved top mounts (track density from 034motorsport) and adjusting levels of rebound and compression

However, please could anyone explain in simple words about compression adjustments, what is its influence to driving conditions and what is connection with rebound issue?
Actually what should I know about both matters

Foe example
· Rebound – this and this…
· Compression on the road makes this and this…

Thanks in advance!

[diogocartier]

Very nice!
What is the Part number of this suspension?

[Kliminati456]

Artis this site may help you understand....

http://www.bimmerhaus.com/tech/shocktuningTN.html

Taken from that site....
"Adjusting The COMPRESSION (Bump) Damping Control (Very Important to do this FIRST!)

Bump damping controls the unsprung weight of the vehicle (wheels, axles, etc.). It controls the upward movement of the suspension as when hitting a bump in the track. It should not be used to control the downward movement of the vehicle when it encounters dips. Also, it should not be used to control roll or bottoming.

Depending on the vehicle, the ideal bump setting can occur at any point within the adjustment range. This setting will be reached when "side-hop" or "walking" in a bumpy turn is minimal and the ride is not uncomfortably harsh. At any point other than this ideal setting, the "side-hopping" condition will be more pronounced and the ride may be too harsh.

STEP 1: Set all four dampers on minimum bump and minimum rebound settings.

STEP 2: Drive one or two laps to get the feel of the car. Note: When driving the car during the bump adjustment phase, disregard body lean or roll and concentrate solely on how the car feels over bumps. Also, try to notice if the car "walks" or "side-hops" on a rough turn.

STEP 3: Increase bump adjustment clockwise 3 clicks on all four dampers. Drive the car one or two laps. Repeat Step 3 until a point is reached where the car starts to feel hard over bumpy surfaces.

STEP 4: Back off the bump adjustment two clicks. The bump control is now set. Note: The back off point will probably be reached sooner on one end of the vehicle than the other. If this occurs, keep increasing the bump on the soft end until it, too, feels hard. Then back it off 2 clicks. The bump control is now set.

Adjusting the REBOUND Damping Control

Once you have found what you feel to be the best bump setting on all four wheels, you are now ready to proceed with adjusting the rebound. The rebound damping controls the transitional roll (lean) as when entering a turn. It does *not* limit the total amount of roll; it *does* limit how *fast* this total roll angle is achieved. How much the vehicle actually leans is determined by other things such as spring rate, sway bars, roll center, ride heights, etc.

It should be noted that too much rebound on either end of the vehicle will cause an initial loss of lateral acceleration (cornering grip) a that end which will cause the vehicle to oversteer or understeer excessively when entering a turn. Too much rebound control in relation to spring rate will cause a condition known as "jacking down." This is a condition where, after hitting a bump and compressing the spring, the damper does not allow the spring to return to a neutral position before the next bump is encountered.

This repeats with each subsequent bump until the car is actually lowered onto the bump stops. Contact with the bump stops causes a drastic increase in roll stiffness. If this condition occurs on the front, the car will understeer; if it occurs on the rear, the car will oversteer.

STEP 1: With rebound set on full soft and the bump control set from your earlier testing, drive the car one of two laps, paying particular attention to how the car rolls when entering a turn.

STEP 2: Increase rebound damping three sweeps (or 3/4 turn) on all four dampers and drive the car one or two laps. Repeat Step 2 until the car enters the turns smoothly (no drastic attitude changes) and without leaning excessively. An increase in the rebound stiffness beyond this point is unnecessary and may result in a loss of cornering power. Note: As with the bump settings, this point will probably be reached at one end of the car before the other.

However, individual drivers may find it desirable to have a car that assumes an oversteering or understeering attitude when entering a turn. This can be easily "dialed-in" using slightly excessive rebound settings at either end."

[aRtiS]

Thank you very much, Kliminati456
Perfect explanation

[aRtiS]

Very nice!
What is the Part number of this suspension?

Bought from here:

http://www.aze-tuning.de/product_info.php/info/p45375_KW-Gewindefahrwerk-V3-INOX-Audi-RS2-P1.html

[aRtiS]

Can anybody clarify two issues?

1. plastic ring on shock: has to be removed (plastic ring is just securing for safe transportation in the box) or rind stays in shock?


2 Part on picture: old one - right side - (a little damaged) and new one - left. As seen old one has been balanced (red arrow). What to do with new one, just attach at the end of crankshaft and that it?

[DJones]

Take it to a balance shop and get them to firstly see what has been added to the old one. Get them to balance the new one to the same spec as the old one. Even if that means it is out of balance as a stand alone unit, it will ensure the original complete assembly is balanced the same when bolted back on.

Make sure you give yourself a reference point as to the position of the weights before you unbolt it..

I once did the same with a flywheel on a previously balanced engine.

Hope it helps.

Darren.

[aRtiS]

Some improvements from www.ultimot.de. High quality product, flexible and pleasant attitude to client
front 304 -> 322 mm





back drilled:



looks much better, should work much better:





and before:

[Kliminati456]

Looks great Artis! How are you liking your KWs?

[aRtiS]

I have not tried out yet KW's, but its expected this is another feel of road

...Still engine is under reconstruction...

[aRtiS]

Dear mates

Please suggest where to get the trim for fresh air and heater controls – Vavona Amber version, look like trim seen in picture above glove box.

If you have this please offer price

Thanks in advance

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