nismo_lp Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Some kind of 'Rubber Stoppers' ...anyone ever done this or have any comments??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 the rubber inserts you place between springs dont know the name but it will stiffen your suspension ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 yeah, I currently have them on both my cars. They work in compression only by the way. They don't serve any purpose in how the spring rebounds. But they do help by giving the effect of stiffer suspension on compression and they can raise ride height if required. They also help with body roll both latterally and longitudinally (if you choose the right sized unit that is). I've fitted them to my Supra this year primarily because on last year's Nurburgring visit my tyres were catching my wheel arch... I've done test runs on certain roads and its now near impossible to get the suspension to travel down enough to allow tyres to catch. So I'm happy with them. They are a polyurethane in-fit which slides into the coil spacings on your springs. You can buy them in different sizes and they can affect your car depending on the size you put in. Put in a large one whereby your suspension is actually compressing it whilst stationary and you can raise ride height by a few mm.... this setup will also have the greatest effect on the harshness of the spring compression. Put in a small one and you'll only notice the diffenece when the spring travels a long way... ie. high speed over a big bump or going down a dip in the road etc. Bear in mind if you fit to the front it may be a good idea to also fit to the back by the same degree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo_lp Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 Would these help at all? http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=ROAD&pcode=BLSB36-1526 I take it shock absorbers would basically stiffen the suspension as well??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Isn't this effectively making it into a bump stop special? wouldn't new springs and adjustble dampers be the right way to do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Would these help at all? http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=ROAD&pcode=BLSB36-1526 I take it shock absorbers would basically stiffen the suspension as well??? that link is for shock absorbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo_lp Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 yeah, I currently have them on both my cars. They work in compression only by the way. They don't serve any purpose in how the spring rebounds. But they do help by giving the effect of stiffer suspension on compression and they can raise ride height if required. They also help with body roll both latterally and longitudinally (if you choose the right sized unit that is). I've fitted them to my Supra this year primarily because on last year's Nurburgring visit my tyres were catching my wheel arch... I've done test runs on certain roads and its now near impossible to get the suspension to travel down enough to allow tyres to catch. So I'm happy with them. They are a polyurethane in-fit which slides into the coil spacings on your springs. You can buy them in different sizes and they can affect your car depending on the size you put in. Put in a large one whereby your suspension is actually compressing it whilst stationary and you can raise ride height by a few mm.... this setup will also have the greatest effect on the harshness of the spring compression. Put in a small one and you'll only notice the diffenece when the spring travels a long way... ie. high speed over a big bump or going down a dip in the road etc. Bear in mind if you fit to the front it may be a good idea to also fit to the back by the same degree. Thats exactly what i wanted to hear! The front is fine and the back only just scrapes! As you said only hits on bumps at high speeds and some times if i floor the car on a bend! Do you think the small ones will be effective enough or would you recommend i just go for the larger ones to make sure the problem is completely irradiacated? Where did you buy these from and how much should i expect to pay? Thanks for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo_lp Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 that link is for shock absorbers LOL wont help then? Right well these rubber stoppers sound perfect! Im on the case. Thanks Mr Vallons x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 nismo - Halfrauds currently sell them at around £7-£8 each. To get the nominal size for your spring spacing the way I do it is to jack the car up by 3/4 and then measure the coil spacing. On the back of the units in Halfrauds there is a size guide with a GE13 through to G15A with the relevant sizes to tell you which one you need. If you want the max size possible for you spring then jack it up all the way and measure the coil spacing..... this will also raise your ride height by a few mm... but the nominal size should be enough to stop tyres catching. If your local Halfrauds don't sell them then you can get them from the manufacturing company on the link below: http://www.springassisters.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo_lp Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 nismo - Halfrauds currently sell them at around £7-£8 each. To get the nominal size for your spring spacing the way I do it is to jack the car up by 3/4 and then measure the coil spacing. On the back of the units in Halfrauds there is a size guide with a GE13 through to G15A with the relevant sizes to tell you which one you need. If you want the max size possible for you spring then jack it up all the way and measure the coil spacing..... this will also raise your ride height by a few mm... but the nominal size should be enough to stop tyres catching. If your local Halfrauds don't sell them then you can get them from the manufacturing company on the link below: http://www.springassisters.co.uk Can't thank you enough! Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 this is what u need jonny if thet only just catching as changing suspension is going to cost a fortune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo_lp Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 this is what u need jonny if thet only just catching as changing suspension is going to cost a fortune At £8ish a stopper its defo worth trying! You staying over at Pod Jurgen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 at jae yes mate in hotel fancy checking that club you told me about like:innocent: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo_lp Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 at jae yes mate in hotel fancy checking that club you told me about like:innocent: Yeah ... lets go out and get wrecked! Arrrrrrrrr you mean the 'special' club Yeah il try get some tickets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 be interested to know if they work and if they upset the handling when the car bottoms out on it's suspension travel, let us know if you can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 chilli - these little devices prevent the suspension bottoming out.... its impossible for it to do so because they fit between the coil spacings. IMO they give the effect of stiffer suspension when the spring goes into compression.... so this effects body roll both when cornering and braking/acclerating. They also have the effect of stiffening your shock absorbers due to the polyurethane material and its rubberness Its not as good as upgrading your suspension but its a very cheap alternative. I'll have more info in a few weeks time after I come back from the 'ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo_lp Posted June 22, 2006 Author Share Posted June 22, 2006 On order... next day delivery lets see how they do hey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo_lp Posted June 23, 2006 Author Share Posted June 23, 2006 Got them this moring... 10 mins to fit.. no more rubbing! jobs a good'en. Its defo raised my suspension a fair bit though, but oh well, handles like a dream! Thanks for your help guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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