Nik_Lee
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SW20 Suspension improvements
I have been poking around numerous peoples build threads looking at what others have done to their cars to improve their handling dynamics. I came across a US site that have a few suspension products aimed at the SW20 chassis and I was wondering if anyone else had any experience with their products and what they thought of it, as I was considering looking into getting this kit for my car. http://www.wilhelmraceworks.com/index.php/8-products/5-suspension-geometry-kit
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Steve_A
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Re: SW20 Suspension improvements
2015/06/16 17:04:31
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I think that kit looks awesome, I've had my eye on it for a while! There are some really good discussions regarding suspension geometry that the owner of Wilhelm Raceworks contributes to and he definitely knows his stuff. I can't find a link off the top of my head but I came across it when researching what to do with some RCA's I used to have on the car.
If enough people are keen it could be worth setting up a group buy and save a little money, I'd be in for sure!
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preemo
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Re: SW20 Suspension improvements
2015/06/16 17:13:00
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Hi.
I remember reading his write up / posts on mr2oc about his suspension analysis.
im pretty sure B24 from this forum would have some info as he had a few posts in the write up.
hopefully he can give his opinion on this kit.
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Re: SW20 Suspension improvements
2015/06/16 17:16:25
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Btw links to his mr2oc write up are on his website under suspension analysis links
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Re: SW20 Suspension improvements
2015/06/16 23:17:19
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The only thing i do not like is the lack of a keyway to stop movement of the rear toe drop link. Illegal to use on the road here (engineer would never pass that because it can come loose and move)
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Nik_Lee
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Re: SW20 Suspension improvements
2015/06/17 06:44:20
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Yeah I was also looking at those rear toe drop links and thinking they looked like they would probably move if they were only relying on the tension of the bolts to lock them in place. That is possibly one thing that may cause problems.
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Alex W
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Re: SW20 Suspension improvements
2015/10/05 15:15:20
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Hey guys, Alex from Wilhelm Race Works here. I just came across this thread via my google webmaster tools and figured I would comment on the tie rod bracket concerns.
While I can't do anything about the legal issues, I can say that I have been running my setup for years and repeatedly hit 1.2g+ lateral in track / autocross use, and the ONLY time I have ever had the brackets slip was when I physically hit something (a parking lot curb at an autocross). I broke / bent a good number of other things in that incident, including two stock Toyota knuckles and one strut insert.
However, if it still was a concern you could always weld the bracket to the knuckle. I would hope that this would get you by any inspection concerns as well.
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Re: SW20 Suspension improvements
2015/10/05 19:32:58
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I have used Alex's kit for a couple of years now, probably 2,000 hard track km and not a bother. I check everything before each track day and never had to retighten.
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Re: SW20 Suspension improvements
2015/10/05 21:33:37
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stuka
I have used Alex's kit for a couple of years now, probably 2,000 hard track km and not a bother. I check everything before each track day and never had to retighten.
How've you found the kit handling wise? I'm seriously considering this as my next upgrade and would love to hear some local experience.
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Re: SW20 Suspension improvements
2015/10/06 12:09:50
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Great handling upgrade, car is very neutral. If you are satisfied with the theory of it all go for it, just remember there are infinite other areas in the suspension that will need tweaking to your driving style i.e. this kit is not a silver bullet
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Re: SW20 Suspension improvements
2015/11/21 20:11:10
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Re: SW20 Suspension improvements
2015/11/22 11:11:18
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I could possibly be in for a group buy. Will we get much of a discount and/or save a good amount on shipping? Not the best time at the moment with the crap exchange rate though. Were you wanting to get the kit asap?
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Re: SW20 Suspension improvements
2015/11/22 11:46:05
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Yeah I've been keeping my eye on this kit for a while also. I have bad bump steer issues so this should help fix that...
Would be keen on a group buy if there is enough interest to get the price down a bit, as mentioned above though the exchange rate is pretty bad at the moment. I guess it won't really improve anytime soon though!
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Re: SW20 Suspension improvements
2015/11/22 14:52:23
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No problem,
I'm currently in contact with Alex, I (or he) will get back to us.
I prefer to get it fairly soon (before the MTC)
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Potential Group Buy
2015/11/23 08:14:00
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Ok guys, Alex just got back to me: Group Buy Discount: 10% Group Buy Price: US$600 US$540 Shipping: US$63 per kit (or approx US$82 per 2 kits combined to the same location.) Alex’s new kits (with small improvements) will be ready to ship in couple of weeks, so you have until 06 Dec to think about it. I’ll leave this up here for now. I’ll start a new Group Buy thread if I get enough confirmed numbers. I will be purchasing a kit regardless as my car needs it for the MTC. 1. Lucas
post edited by Lucas - 2015/11/23 17:24:16
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