D2 Coilover Installations

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D2 Coilover Installations

Post 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.

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Sorry pete, when you rang we were in the middle of dinner.

I think I left 20-25mm on mine.
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i left about 30mm on mine and drilled a hole through the middle for a plug weld as suggested by other members
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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..
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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.
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Didn't ask him tbh!
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Post 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.
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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.
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Post 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.
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Mine are ready.... as long as they are legal for road use (ie welding), I'm in.
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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.
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Post by thrash »

Aaron has confirmed today that his dad is good to go!!

Shannon, Charlie, you guys still in?
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Post by thrash »

Charlie, don't suppose you know a good engineer to speak to about the legal thingo?
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Post 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.
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quest wrote:
WANTSOM wrote:Personally, I find sloppy boxes very unsatisfying. I like them tight and taught to the point that if you dont have to push to get it in then its probably too old and time to get a new one :P
don't try explaining that to her tho..... just leave. lol
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