Kei Office Coilovers

[stR33ter]

does anyone know if there is someone

in Perth who can mod / repair

or have some base settings for Kei Office coillies

for r33 s2 skyline

as i have learned (after fitting) are in need of adjusting

for aussie road conditions

not sure of spring rate as they are second hand

have to work it out

Thanks

Edited September 29, 2005 by stR33ter

[ossie_21]

I have Kei Office on my 33 & I don't have any problems with them, the ride is a bit bumpy but that's all.

[stR33ter]

recently spoke with x-speed

they say these are track spec coillies

and that they are designed for concrete raods as they have in japan

i have know idea ecept that my r33 is almost undrivable

i have tried adjusting but still cannot get any good handling

the car cannot get any traction and is not just bumpy

i have to take foot off the gas to get it to stop bouncing

i was hoping someone may know somwhere i could go to get them looked at at least

[lebostyles]

are the coilovers damper adjustment? if so try and adjust the damper to the softest setting

[stR33ter]

FEELS LIKE A REBOUND PROB

NOT SURE

HAVE ADJUSTED THE DAMPENING TO THE BEST IT FEELS

BUT STILL DOES NOT FEEL STABLE

[MrMayhem]

Hey fella

This doesnt sound right at all, Ive importer several sets of kei office for mates and myself and they are mint, Im in perth , have you adjusted her height using the bottom shank or the spring purch like a conventional coil over. If you are using the spring purch your winding preload onto the spring making it insanely hard. If your keen can be looked at

[dangerous_daveo]

Few other things it could be. How low is the car. What are the actual spring rates, etc etc. And did you get new coilovers? If they are 2nd hand go check them for leaks.

[Sydneykid]

Preloading a coil spring doesn't increase the springs rate. an 600 lbs per inch spring takes 600 lbs to compress it the 1st inch, 600 lbs the 2nd inch and 600 lbs the 3rd inch. Just because you preload it 2 or 3 inches doesn't change the rate, it is still gunna take 600 lbs to compress it the next inch.

The most important thing with fixing Skyline suspension is to know the ride height. So what are the centre of wheel to guard measurement on all 4 corners? If they are less than 350 mm then its too low, raise it up to 350 mm and see what the ride is like then.

The next most important thing is the spring rate, most Jap coil overs have rediculously high springs rates. Many can have the spring rates reduced, that helps a lot. The shocks may have enough window in their valving to handle a more sensible spring rate, you won't know unless you try them.

If you want to know what the spring rates are there is a thread that I started some time ago, just post up your spring dimensions and I will work the rates out for you.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...&hl=Spring+rate

cheers

Edited September 28, 2005 by Sydneykid

[stR33ter]

Thanks guys

i was a little shocked and anoyed with the guy when he just said

they were shit

these are second hand

have checked the shocks and no leaks found

have only adjusted sping pre load and rebound (adjuster in top of shock)

the car is not extreremly low will have to measure to get exact height

same with spring dimensions

again thanks

will let you know

Justin

Edited September 29, 2005 by stR33ter