thinfourth Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Is there a method for setting up a new set of adjustable platform shocks without the use of corner wieght scales as i don't have any and not too sure if i can get access to a set. Or do i just measure the spring length on the old ones and try to get the same lengths on the new ones? Autotesting in Scotland tires provided by Skip motorsport services (Well we pull them out of skips) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Pearce Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 You will find a desription of the (in)famous Peter Carmichael plank of wood flat floor technique in this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAUL MARRIOTT Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 A quick and easy way is 1. Convince somebody of the same weight as you to sit in the drivers seat. 2. Using small spirit level set both lower wishbones up to horizontal. 3. Jack up rear to 15mm above level of front - I measure just infront of the front a-frame mounts and at the rear and the front lower wishbone mounts. Takes about an 45 mins, isn't scientific but last time I did it and took the car for flat flooring it was spot on Paul M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Day Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Measure the ride heights at all 4 corners before removing the old suspension. Fit the new suspension to the measurements. If you do it carefully it won't be far out from the previous measurements. This at least gives you a good place to start. Corner weighting can be done with 8 bathroom scales with a car as light as a Caterham.............or try PC's plank of wood arrangement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I remember Dave Jackson posting something a few years ago - drive along at 60mph and jam the brakes on hard if both front wheels lock at the same time then the cornerweights are about right 😳 I've never tried this!! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Probably best to disconnect any ARB's before adjusting the spring platforms D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I have a word document from Freestyle how to set the suspension without scales, send me a PM with your e-mail and i'll send it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Personally I favour the simple method of Set ride height beneath the sump - normally around 70/75mm with a K series / duratec or set the front wishbones so that they are level with the ground like = -----o------ (you may not achieve paralell wishbone and 75mm under the sump if you are running low profile 13" wheels & tyres) then count the number of visble threads on the front dampers and equalise the number of threads on both sides. Then set the rear with 18 > 25 mm rake (18mm if your less then 85Kg , 25mm if your 85kg + ). Measure the front height at the underside of the chassis adjacent to the front tyre wall, and the rear height at the front lower corner of the rear wheel arch/wing - try and find a level section of floor for this. Then count the number of visible threads on the rear dampers and equalise the number visible on both sides. The add 4 threads to the drivers side if your less then 85Kg and add 6 threads if you are more then 85Kg . When I say add threads, the aim is to raise the height of the drivers side rear corner to account for the lump of lard behind the steering wheel An thats it I bet a pint (or a glass of Pinot) that this will put you about right without the use of scales here is C7 TOP Taffia rear gunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 the other wek I bought some scales with a mate of mine and after using the above method for the past 3 years, I threw my car on the scales and my weights were within 2Kg 😬 here is C7 TOP Taffia rear gunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Dave, if everyone uses the same spring rates as on your 7 you will have a lot to drink 😬 otherwise you will need to have a brewry as a sponsor but in general you are not to far off ( i would also rase the front by 1/2 turn on the driver side ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 150lb/175lb or progressive rears , the ole 4 threads / 6 threads is pretty much Ok Taffia rear gunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinfourth Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 With the 4/6 threads method what would you do if setting the car up for driver plus half a passenger as the other half comes along alot Autotesting in Scotland tires provided by Skip motorsport services (Well we pull them out of skips) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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