2003 Vauxhall VX220 2.2

[pablo]

was also forced into buying these. the rear toe links are a known weak point on all VXs/Elies/Exiges and get even worse if you run semi slicks. Being on 93k they were definitely a worry. You can replace with OEM but doesnt "fix" the problem and not exactly cheap either. So got this kit to replace the lot.

zero performance benefit, but hopefully keep me on the black stuff. failures usually end in tears. And at least they are pretty

 

[pablo]

Hello

And why did I not get one of these months ago? Lining up the hub disc spacer and wheel was always a curse.

 

[Neil_M]

Those coilovers are immense!

Winter track prep well underway??

 

[pablo]

Trying to get ready for Sunday lol

 

[pablo]

So with the coilovers all fitted I took it out a run and immediately thought this is undriveable it was so hard. Would also try to throw you off the road at any kind of bump. Got it home and fiddled with the adjusters which were pretty much on full hard all round. Back to a few clicks from soft and its 100000% better for the road. adjusters are easily (ish) accessible without jacking so next trackday will be spent fiddling

Commute in this morning felt pretty good (though still have the ZZR semi slicks on so no heroics)

Sitting about 30mm down all round. Cleared the speedbumps in work so think Ill stick with that.

 

[vtec1]

You joined the westlink behind me last night. Some note off it

 

[pablo]

You joined the westlink behind me last night. Some note off it

lol cool, not sure my neighbours would agree when I roll out at 6.30 am though!

 

[Steve]

Size of it compared to the beemer lol. You not tempted to take the front down another wee bit?

 

[svensktoppen]

I have mine about 2-3 clicks from fully open on the road.

On track around 8-10 down from fully closed on a dry day, 10-12 down on a wet day.

Fully closed isn't really a good idea for a lot of reasons

 

[pablo]

Size of it compared to the beemer lol. You not tempted to take the front down another wee bit?

possibly, its already on smaller than OEM front tyres so wouldnt be down much

 

[IL]

Send it for some Proper Geometry & Corner weighting, it will make huge difference

 

[Neil_M]

Sorry to jump onto @pablo 's thread... who would you recommend for corner weighting?

 

[pablo]

any recommendations for someone handy?

 

[Neil_M]

any recommendations for someone handy?

@Neil Kirkpatrick is the man for alignment if he is available IMHO. I don't think he can do the corner weighting though...

 

[svensktoppen]

I have a corner weight gauge if you need it, it's basic but does the job. It does make a big difference, it's a 10mm difference in ride height side to side with the driver weight in or not, for example. It's a bit of a faff but you only need to do it once.

Most tyre places can do the front and rear toe. It's the same with that, make sure they put the driver weight in when setting it, etc. Not all places can/will do this. You can do it yourself but it is a bit of a faff too, lol.

Cambers - just use the "racier" recommended values from Seloc. Again, a bit of a faff but you only ever do this once.

 

[IL]

I have a corner weight gauge if you need it, it's basic but does the job. It does make a big difference, it's a 10mm difference in ride height side to side with the driver weight in or not, for example.

and more importantly your balance Front to Rear..

Sorry to jump onto @pablo 's thread... who would you recommend for corner weighting?

Sorry, I cant really recommend anyone off hand, I only use a guy in Dromore for all my Geometry but he is flat out all the time.

I'd imagine DGM Motorsport in Carryduff could probably do a decent setup on it.

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[pablo]

I wont be doing mine until the winter refresh is done. suspension all coming out for a refurb anyway so doesnt make sense to do it for the 2 trackdays left in 2019

 

[IL]

I wont be doing mine until the winter refresh is done. suspension all coming out for a refurb anyway so doesnt make sense to do it for the 2 trackdays left in 2019

Yes exactly, you don’t want to be touching it afterwards, probably ~£300 for a proper full setup.

 

[Neil_M]

I wont be doing mine until the winter refresh is done. suspension all coming out for a refurb anyway so doesnt make sense to do it for the 2 trackdays left in 2019

I'm in the same boat here too...

Thanks @IL for the link .

 

[pablo]

might get the string out

 

[pablo]

One sidescoop fitted (curing)

 

[pablo]

both scoops now bonded in.

rear toe links fitted, just need to drill holes for the brackets now. so nicely made its a shame to hide them

 

[seanmooney]

The toe links are a tidy bit of kit.

 

[svensktoppen]

Consider painting that link with Por15. They're basically blasted every time you drive.

And get the rear bump steer set up correctly as well once in there.

Did you say you were planning a suspension refresh over winter? Getting those Nitrons sent off for a refurb would be well worth it. It makes a big difference after a couple of years of use, especially lots of track days. They come back internally and functionally like new.

 

[pablo]

Yup yup all on the list. Full rear strip down planned clam off subframe off etc.