corsa b coilovers to fit micra ( HOW TOO )
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OP
OP
so what is the sleeve for? and does it have to be the same size of the shcok piston rod thingy?
frank
Club Member
OP
OP
it needs to be, as in your pic
ok mate, things have slowed down alot at the moment with alot of other things on the go, but promise to finish them very soon
ok mate, things have slowed down alot at the moment with alot of other things on the go, but promise to finish them very soon
ok mate , but i thought you were doing it this style? :grinning:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KWCDDBbpNc&feature=related
it gets better with this guy :grinning:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7ib9lIivDI&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7ib9lIivDI&feature=related
I'd measure mine for you but I've really done my back and shoulders in so I've got to take it easy now
OP
OP
its fine mate measuring is not a trouble, also rest up bro take it easy (Y)
Nice(Y)
OP
OP
but theres no clear guide what to do step by step
the springs that came with the set were these ones , seem too stiff not letting damper work well maybe ?
spotted this number on em
OP
OP
ill find out the number on my spring for you, and ill post it later bro
nice
martinb
Ex. Club Member
I've just figured out lucifers way of doing things
If you use ALL corsa b topmount it's a straight bolt on
I believe the holes in the suspension tunnel need milling out 1 mm and then it fits
I haven't done this but I believe from memory noddie has
I have also spent hours on google searching
"Micra coilovers " " Micra tuning companies"
"specialise in Micra tuning" etc etc to no avail
How much do you charge lucifer if you don't mind me asking
Thanks
If you use ALL corsa b topmount it's a straight bolt on
I believe the holes in the suspension tunnel need milling out 1 mm and then it fits
I haven't done this but I believe from memory noddie has
I have also spent hours on google searching
"Micra coilovers " " Micra tuning companies"
"specialise in Micra tuning" etc etc to no avail
How much do you charge lucifer if you don't mind me asking
Thanks
frank
Club Member
i slotted the 2 topmount holes 4mm inwards martin (page 22 http://www.micra.org.uk/threads/43944-what-did-you-do-to-your-micra-today)
frank
Club Member
does,nt look like he used corsa mounts to me martin fwn
Hi Martin,
we dont use the Corsa topmounts so no need to drill out strut towers, the coilovers we use work with the micra topmount with the centre hole enlarged to fit corsa strut, these are also compatible with the much sturdier steel top bearing that come with the strut. no spacers or anything else used, the rears however are a bit more tricky to get right. hope this helps. cheers.
martinb
Ex. Club Member
Z I was just gonna cut here so the large part of the spring sits firmly in the cup
So this is all you would see
Covering over the top coils to show you what would be left
I'll try it when I have time
Providing the adjustable cup
sits in the Micra bottom cup holder without moving it should be ok??
So this is all you would see
Covering over the top coils to show you what would be left
I'll try it when I have time
Providing the adjustable cup
sits in the Micra bottom cup holder without moving it should be ok??
martinb
Ex. Club Member
Yeah good point, I'm sure theres two levels in the bottom of the cup
Kind of a step if you like
Mines up on axel stands at the front otherwise I'd check now
martinb
Ex. Club Member
i recon bits of rubber that'd fit all snug at all relevant points and done.
edit. when it comes to the actual finished fittings
Hi all
Rear springs cut like that will bind on the top mount/cup for sure, they will locate to a fashion but will make a bit of noise where they are rubbing if not at first when they settle, you are very close to getting this right but you really need a more positive location at the top and to get rid of the cup shape of the top mount.
Rear springs cut like that will bind on the top mount/cup for sure, they will locate to a fashion but will make a bit of noise where they are rubbing if not at first when they settle, you are very close to getting this right but you really need a more positive location at the top and to get rid of the cup shape of the top mount.
martinb
Ex. Club Member
Right they fit but even with the adjustable cup wound to the highest point they are slack when cars jacked up
Even when it's lowered down (it's definately lower!) there is binding like you say lucifer
If I rock the car I can hear the spring moving and making funky noises
Think cut oem ftw with both top and bottom rubbers
I'll cut another coil off
But REALLY need mckenzies arch roller to give me the clearance on the arch etc
I can't see how the fark it would work personally as the coils are bigger than the cup and hit the outer edge when cars on the floor
Lucifer are your springs egg shaped?
And Frank are you serious lol
Whats that off an old citreon bx or something?
Even when it's lowered down (it's definately lower!) there is binding like you say lucifer
If I rock the car I can hear the spring moving and making funky noises
Think cut oem ftw with both top and bottom rubbers
I'll cut another coil off
But REALLY need mckenzies arch roller to give me the clearance on the arch etc
I can't see how the fark it would work personally as the coils are bigger than the cup and hit the outer edge when cars on the floor
Lucifer are your springs egg shaped?
And Frank are you serious lol
Whats that off an old citreon bx or something?
frank
Club Member
they,re some air suspension units i picked up from a boot sale about 20 yrs ago lol, used 1 as an airjack since :grinning:
selective slammage hmmm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYW8nmI1L5w
matinb, Yes ours are egg shaped rears, Not a particularly useful comment now but you cut off a bit too much really :doh: .
Too all of you out there if you are using a full set of true coilovers you should really be reinforcing the rear shock turrets as you have now increased the loading on these massively, apart from the extra stiffness and strain on them from that, you now have all the cornering force on them. Even a welded in bar between them would be better than nothing.
Too all of you out there if you are using a full set of true coilovers you should really be reinforcing the rear shock turrets as you have now increased the loading on these massively, apart from the extra stiffness and strain on them from that, you now have all the cornering force on them. Even a welded in bar between them would be better than nothing.
