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D2 Coilover Installations
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 9:02 pm
by TOMSUN
So who has D2 Coilovers installed?
I have had the rears in for ages and have been happy with them.
Now for the fronts...
How much of the strut have you guys been leaving to insert up into the D2's. I want to know the best length in milimeters to cut at. Some the US guys are saying the have left them too long and arn't able to go as low as they were hoping as the adjustment bottomed out.
Cheers,
Pete
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 9:06 pm
by 1320ft
Sorry pete, when you rang we were in the middle of dinner.
I think I left 20-25mm on mine.
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 10:54 pm
by niss720
i left about 30mm on mine and drilled a hole through the middle for a plug weld as suggested by other members
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 8:55 am
by redzone
I left 30mm on mine & after talking to an engineer DIDN'T drill a hole & plug welds as he explained it can cause stress having 2 different areas welded like that..
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 2:33 pm
by jk
Dave did the engineer give any indication that this mod could be certified for road use? I was wondering whether an x-ray or some other testing would get an engineer to sign off for rego.
I have heard round the traps that licencing (in WA at least) won't accept any welding what so ever on the strut, but I'm hoping maybe that's not the absolute rule.
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 2:58 pm
by redzone
Didn't ask him tbh!
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 5:49 pm
by Adriano
As far as engineering is concerned, you cant weld to the cast area of the hub, wheras welding to the tube is fine. Just dont use a stick welder.
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 8:44 pm
by jk
Haven't seen anyone yet weld the sleave to the original leg only.
Obviously I'm going to have to get some serious advice locally before I go any further if I think I'll keep the car registered.
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 9:32 pm
by thrash
Shannon and Charlie, I'll have my struts out tomorrow. So how bout that group buy on getting Aaron's dad to weld those D2s? Aaron, put in a good word to your old man for us? Those welds on yours look ULTRA neat.
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 12:04 am
by NXTIME
Mine are ready.... as long as they are legal for road use (ie welding), I'm in.
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 6:40 pm
by 1320ft
thrash wrote:Shannon and Charlie, I'll have my struts out tomorrow. So how bout that group buy on getting Aaron's dad to weld those D2s? Aaron, put in a good word to your old man for us? Those welds on yours look ULTRA neat.
I'll have a word to him during the week.
Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2012 8:08 pm
by thrash
Aaron has confirmed today that his dad is good to go!!
Shannon, Charlie, you guys still in?
Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2012 8:09 pm
by thrash
Charlie, don't suppose you know a good engineer to speak to about the legal thingo?
Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2012 9:08 pm
by NXTIME
I believe that there are only a handful of approved RMS engineers these days. They should be listed on the RMS website.
greg at Autosport in Kirrawee might also be of help.
Aaron I am sure, will know an engineer or three...
I am not so sure about doing my D2's..as I am sellingmy car and more than likely won't be installing them.
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 10:20 am
by thrash