Shock absorbers/ springs for best ride quality

[Skipper555]

I think that photo is on full droop, but I'll check later.

This is what I ordered. They confirmed that the measurements from my SV aligned with their measurements for the S3 Wide Track. Dampers are single way adjustable 400 series Protechs.

380 Open S3 WT Caterham Front Damper 1.9", BB(12.7X35) (55mm extended top eye, their standard for Caterhams)

470 Open S3 Caterham Rear Damper 2.25", BB(12.7X35) (60mm extended bottom eye)

9" X 225lbs X 1.9 Front Spring

12" X 150lbs X 2.25 Rear Spring

 

Yeah they're really nice shocks, and the support has been excellent.

 

 

[Reindeer]

Interesting! Thanks for posting. I'm in need of a new set up for my 2008 SV Roadsport.

Is your SV wide track? (Or are all SV's wide track and I'm showing my lack of knowledge?!)

Cheers

[Miker7]

Why 2 1/4" at the rear and not 1.9" like the front?

[SLR No.77]

Tonight I refitted my Protechs …. to the front of my Mini! Great shocks and really good value.

[Skipper555]

8 hours ago, Reindeer said:

Interesting! Thanks for posting. I'm in need of a new set up for my 2008 SV Roadsport.

Is your SV wide track? (Or are all SV's wide track and I'm showing my lack of knowledge?!)

Cheers

From my understanding the SV is the same as the S3 Widetrack in terms of shocks at least.

7 hours ago, Miker7 said:

Why 2 1/4" at the rear and not 1.9" like the front?

This is the same as the standard Bilsteins that I removed and is what Protech recommended. It also means I should be able to use l the stock springs if I felt like it.