Uprated series N springs or something?

[studcolie]

people,

picked up my first evo (4) yesterday....the dealer had previously advised me the suspension had N-series (or somthing like that) springs.
He advised this would make the ride harder, which compared to my previous car anything would....
What have i got?... answers on a post card.

Thanks

Colie

[Claudius v1.3]

You forgot to leave your snail mail stud ;)

Did your dealer say Group N springs?? Sounds strange with OEM dampers. Or have you got Group N dampers (ie Proflex, Öhlins, Dynamics)? Hope you do. :)

[studcolie]

as per your text and e-mail to you......group n springs me thinks....is this starting to sound ominous?

[Claudius v1.3]

That was probably a statement made by an ignorant (or dishonest) salesperson. (or is this a pleonasm?)

Group N springs are used with Group N dampers and are very hard, typically 80 kg/mm. If you fitted those onto an OEM damper, you would get very bad handling! I guess they meant lowering springs (much softer) but called them GrN so you think it's a rallye thing, that's cool, I buy them. If you really want top suspensions, it is going to cost you around 3000 GBP with springs. Check out the suspension FAQ on <a href|EQU| http://www.lancerforums.com. target|EQU| _blank ><!--autohttp-->http://www.lancerforums.com.</a><!--autohttp--> You can also see pictures of my GrN suspensions in the Registry there.

[studcolie]

Thanks C.

i'll check the dampers and see what i find!

Colie

[studcolie]

Well,
i've eventually had a quick look at the dampers and they are Ohlins all round. From the search on the forum it looks like they are a very good make. but on the other hand need more looking after. They have rubber gators covering most of the damper. i would have mpre details but it started to rain and i've no garage :(.

Any comments?

cheers
Colie

[Claudius v1.3]

Try finding out what dampers they are. Drive to a rallye team and ask them to take a look. If you can, get a professional driver to try out your car to find out if it is set up correctly. If you have Öhlins with separate gas containers under the hood, you just saved 4.000 GBP! If there are no separate gas reservoirs, you have a Japanese road version, much better than OEM but not as good as the GrN version.

Also ask them if thew can check the spring rate (it may have a no on the spring like 40, 60 or sthg). Depending on that you should go for other tyres. You need a professional to set up the dampers in bump and rebound. Bump is how hard it is when the car goes down ie braking. Rebound is how fast the suspension goes down ie driving over a hole.

[studcolie]

Thanks,

No separate gas containers :( but i'll go in search of some prof to have a look.

Thanks again!

colie

[Claudius v1.3]

You might be able to set the height or so anyway. Maybe there is a small reservoir on the damper itself and you can still change settings. But dont just lower it, lower is not always better. The damper needs a certain travel space to work efficiently. Best would be if you go to a rallye team, chat with them and there is a driver there you will try out your car.

PS: Dont go to fast with that car, people in Ferraris always get very frustrated. Only pass Maranellos and the like when you know there is no light ahead where they can let out their frustration (or lack of brakes) on your rear bumper! :D

[studcolie]

:):)
Cheers

there's a local Cossie guy thats been in business while down. i'm sure he said he was in the racing game.. i saw him recommended somewhare but can't think for the life of me where!

Not many evos down here.....which is quite nice but makes it hard for advise....

thats why this board is great!:)

having said that i've seen the same E6 on 2 consecutive days! (mental note: flag him down and see where he goes for tuning and stuff!)

Colie

Ps

wifes getting a bit jeolous of our time together (thats my evo, not you ;))and the fact i spend more time with the car than her lately!!:D

[Claudius v1.3]

I know what that's like, my gf just left in anger. :( Too bad for her! :D

[Stud Colie]

Claudius,

your always 'away' on messenger? not up to my old tricks are we?[img]http://www.lancerregister.com/graphics/tonguewink1.gif border|EQU| 0 align|EQU| absmiddle ><!--e5-->

Baby goes into the Mitsi dealers on Monday for the AYC bleed and refresh.

Fingers crossed noise goes away.

Front and rear brace on order, waxoyl monday week, Got the springs (to be fitted after AYC and Waxoyl), HKS BOV in the post, Flaps in the post (andy, counting on you!), be warned..... this is just the beginning.

i know what i want ..and i know how to get it...:D

that reminds me...must have a word with my accountant;)

Claudius, thanks for you advise and help so far.......much money to spend in the future me thinks;) good help is hard to find.

Colie

[Claudius v1.4]

Hi Paul,

I was indeed away today, please forgive me! :) Went out driving and drinking with friends etc. When it says away on the MSN, I am. I dont play the I'm not there, sorry game when in fact I'm there. If I dont want to talk to someone, which hasnt happened so far, I will tell them or sthg.

I am glad I could help you and you are very welcome. Pleased to see I could be of use. Dont hesitate to contact me on the Messenger or via email should I be absent, i will get back to you asap.

Take care and enjoy your car

Claudius

[Stud Colie]

All Hail the mighty Mitsubishi main dealer.....

The noise form the back of car has gone!:D

AYC fluid changed twice...(dealer i bought car from paid)...i now realise the AYC was playing up....took her for a spin.....hhmmmmm..nice.:)

Next up lowering springs fitted....

Andy,

thanks for the Mud flaps...Look a treat! Wife thinks they look tacky...but what the hell, shes not driving it![img]http://www.lancerregister.com/graphics/tonguewink1.gif border|EQU| 0 align|EQU| absmiddle ><!--e5-->

Colie