anyone built their own coilover suspension?

[lind4hl]

im having a mate that is working on spring rate atm. and no pieces ordered yet, so i have not calculated the spring lenght yet.

[volcano rs]

If you are converting the UR struts then you want the 2.5" kit from compbrake. The sleves that come with them are a perfect fit! Just need to cut the old spring platform off dress the strut down and then weld the sleve in place. The top hat which comes with the kit is also perfect for the job!

the steel threaded sleeve from compbrake starts to crode after a while and your adjustable set up is no longer adjustable . i have mine made in stainless steel not cheap but definetly better .

[G60Rallye]

Yep I thought that would happen. I shall make sure it stays coated in plenty of copper grease to keep them from rusting.

[s2martyn]

ahh!!dont use copper grease,its too abbrasive for the threads..it will wear the threads after a few adjustments are made...use a very thick racing grease,its usually red or blue.i

[Settari]

Does anybody know how these fit for S2 strut?


http://www.compbrake.com/product/2-1...sion-kit-each/

[simon20vq]

The top mounts wont work not sure about the tube size., they will foul the body work. You need a 'coned' top. Bambridge used to make them, maybe Will at VRS can help or someone else will suggest something..

[Settari]

I read that someone in here is using those compbrake sleeves in Ur struts but I dont know what is ur strut outer dimension? S2 strut outer dimension is 55mm and compbrake specs says sleeves inner dimension is 54.22mm. So if sleeves fit, they are tight at least?

[adampug11]

I am interested in doing this ! Anybody got any pictures of the finished article ? What is the best shock to go for? Bulstein ?

Cheers

[simon20vq]

Take a look at this post DIY Coilovers, Aaron styled

by speeding-g60

[AndyP]

I have a set of Bambridge parts for sale. Let me know if you're interested and I'll get some new pictures.

https://www.s2forum.com/forum/member-s-area/parts-for-sale-trade/84773-coupe-coilover-kit

[Error404]

BTDT. The compbrake parts are **** quality.
even if they were good, it’s cheaper to buy KWs.

[speeding-g60]

Take a look at this post DIY Coilovers, Aaron styled

by speeding-g60

why thank you.

here is the S2Forum version, and lower is the Project Pad version.

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/technical/fabrication/55297-diy-coilovers-aaron-styled

http://theprojectpad.com/viewtopic.p...t=diy+coilover

[Settari]

why thank you.

here is the S2Forum version, and lower is the Project Pad version.

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/technical/fabrication/55297-diy-coilovers-aaron-styled

http://theprojectpad.com/viewtopic.p...t=diy+coilover

Thanks all reply.
I have already seen DIY coilovers, Aaron styled thread and I have been also in contact with the A-1 racing. Good thread!

[Settari]

Can anyone say where I can find 55mm sleeves from Europe? I know only A-1 racing but shipping costs are pretty much..

[Error404]

Found some pictures of the struts I ghettto converted many years ago using Compbrake sleeves. I never followed it through since KW had just released the V1 Inox and once I added up the cost of damper inserts, springs, perches, helpers etc was cheaper to buy the KWs and have a much nicer item that won't rust.

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