dogvet Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 Presumably to reduce unsprung weight and therefore improve suspension control, is it just a question of taking the dampers off and reversing them and bolting them back on? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F355GTS Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 Dogvet My K Supersport's are inverted but I don't know why - being new to Sevens I will be interested in the answer Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 Yep. Inverted dampers reduce unsprung weight. Make sure your shocks are suitable for inverting though, 'cos not all are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonwelton Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 I'm mechanically a novice so can't comment on the logic of turning shocks upside down to reduce weight, I was told it was done purely to make it easier for race teams to change the springs quickly? Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff C Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 I fitted larger diameter springs (2.25) and had to invert the dampers to stop the end caps fouling the wishbones.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJL Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 Am I right in thinking that normal way up is with the springs at the top ? Cos thats what I did when I built my car ? If so then surely turning them round and having the spring at the suspended end increases unsprung weight ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 Std. Bilsteins are OK to invert, but some aftermarket adjustable damping types, ie. 'Avo's are not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PACR Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 Just realised I'm talking nonsense..... Piers Edited by - PACR on 22 Mar 2002 23:15:29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Mclaughlin Posted March 20, 2002 Share Posted March 20, 2002 If the dampers are of the De Carbon gas pressurised type IE they have a floating seal within they are suitable to invert . If not the shock will aereate and the damping will be non existent. This idea originated from motorcycle manufacturers as a way of reducing unsprung weight. **** factor 10 points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul22uk Posted March 20, 2002 Share Posted March 20, 2002 to invert the shocks ! (bilsteins with height adjustment) do the hex extension bits (for wide track) need to be put on the other end ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmandsd Posted March 25, 2002 Share Posted March 25, 2002 I use the old 190hp vauxhall race series Bilstein front shocks (the ones that come with the lovely green springs !) Can one invert these ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Bucket Posted March 25, 2002 Share Posted March 25, 2002 Hello All I know from experience that you can't invert LEDAs !! sad.gif Cheers Baby B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelspeed Posted March 26, 2002 Share Posted March 26, 2002 I'm pretty sure billies are OK inverted. Is no-one going to comment that as bump is stiffer than rebound settings inverting them will cock up the damping settings? Shame someone usually does and we all have a quiet snigger to ourselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Carmichael Posted March 26, 2002 Share Posted March 26, 2002 I would hesitate before putting non-invertable dampers on a Seven at the front. Because the installation angle is so shallow (particularly with widetrack), when you take accoutn of cornering forces with sticky tyres, the inboard damper feels as if it is running horizontally. Chelspeed, I thought the idea that the springs would be up the other end and therefore add to the unsprung mass was sniggerworthy... (sorry SJL)teeth.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Carmichael Posted March 26, 2002 Share Posted March 26, 2002 The extension piece only fits on the piston. The eye on the body of the damper is not removable. On wide track, inverted bilsteins give better access to the adjusters and easier access to change spring rates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul22uk Posted March 26, 2002 Share Posted March 26, 2002 Thanks peter i will invert mine tonight then !!! just as welli havn't put the front end back togther yet ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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