Ridetech coil overs? Have I missed something?

[csamsh]

The camber plates is not a deal breaker for me.

How is that not a dealbreaker?

 

[sheizasosay]

What bilstein coilovers are they working on? Pss9?

The camber plates is not a deal breaker for me.

Highly considering these at the moment...

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Rebound adjustable monotube Bilstein in coilover form. They're a year away? Don't know the nomenclature.

By all means, snag them up and post a review. And if you do get them, get as much camber as you can and post the results.

 

[Boaisy]

What bilstein coilovers are they working on? Pss9?

The camber plates is not a deal breaker for me.

Highly considering these at the moment...

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http://www.s197forum.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2002031&postcount=2

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[sheizasosay]

My bad. That's a lot less than a year away for the Bilsteins. Vorshlag is talking about summer.

I can't imagine those not being a success. We will see how the pricing goes.

 

[o2sys]

http://www.s197forum.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2002031&postcount=2

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Thanks I remember reading that now.

How is that not a dealbreaker?

If had slotted camber adjustment struts on my other cars (350z and STI) and gave me enough camber degrees for factory specifications plus some 1-2* more if I wanted too.

Also it will be primary a street car (weekend car) so not looking for extreme camber adjustment. So all I'm saying is that the amount of camber adjustments that would be allowed is good for my purposes.

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[Sky Render]

If you can't use these coil-overs with any aftermarket caster/camber plates, I don't think I'd personally consider them.

It's their car, so sticker because advertising.

I was (jokingly) referring to all the old Muscle cars I see at autocrosses with that huge infernal RideTech logo on the sides of them.

 

[csamsh]

Also increasing camber at the knuckle decreases wheel clearance, which is a non starter if you want 10's or 11's up front

 

[Department Of Boost]

I try not to buy anything with "Tech" in it's name.

 

[dontlifttoshift]

I was (jokingly) referring to all the old Muscle cars I see at autocrosses with that huge infernal RideTech logo on the sides of them.

Because contigency.

I try not to buy anything with "Tech" in it's name.

Gmitch, if you have the time can you look at the dyno sheets and let us know what you think?

 

[modernbeat]

...I obviously can't speak for Vorshlag, but I can't imagine them making camber plates to offer for something that could potentially dip into their MCS offerings. Not to mention, the Bilstein coilovers they got coming would stand proudly dead center in the land of single adjustable monotube coilovers.

We have NO issues building camber plates for any shock made by any company. We've built camber plates for everything including uber expensive Anze-Penske struts and converted Koni 2812 struts, to super-el-cheapo import suspensions that cost less than a pair of our camber plates. We list the most popular options on our site as a matter of convenience to order them, but we build custom setups all the time.

Unfortunately, it looks like the reduced portion of the Ride Tech shafts may be 3/4" or 19mm, which is beyond what we can accommodate with our camber plate. If they actually neck down to 16mm or less, we can build a camber plate for it. From the photos it looks like the S197 strut shafts are 19mm, rather than the industry standard 22mm, which would mean they HAVE to have some step down to a smaller diameter to attach the top mount. If someone has a set and wants good camber plates, we can show you what measurements we need to get so we can build them properly.

 

[sheizasosay]

We have NO issues building camber plates for any shock made by any company. We've built camber plates for everything including uber expensive Anze-Penske struts and converted Koni 2812 struts, to super-el-cheapo import suspensions that cost less than a pair of our camber plates. We list the most popular options on our site as a matter of convenience to order them, but we build custom setups all the time.

Unfortunately, it looks like the reduced portion of the Ride Tech shafts may be 3/4" or 19mm, which is beyond what we can accommodate with our camber plate. If they actually neck down to 16mm or less, we can build a camber plate for it. From the photos it looks like the S197 strut shafts are 19mm, rather than the industry standard 22mm, which would mean they HAVE to have some step down to a smaller diameter to attach the top mount. If someone has a set and wants good camber plates, we can show you what measurements we need to get so we can build them properly.

Well that's potentially good news. I know it's not going to happen tomorrow, but in the future, if someone does bring them around for you to see if you can OR can't build them, could you update this thread?

 

[dontlifttoshift]

I'll talk to them tomorrow, but if you look at the instructions on page 3 you will see that the centerline of the strut is way inboard (towards the engine) from the center of the strut tower hole. It would seem that all the camber is built in and you use the slotted hole to take camber out.

http://www.ridetech.com/store/index.php?dispatch=attachments.getfile&attachment_id=1130

Actual spherical bearings are an option as well.

 

[Sky Render]

I'll talk to them tomorrow, but if you look at the instructions on page 3 you will see that the centerline of the strut is way inboard (towards the engine) from the center of the strut tower hole. It would seem that all the camber is built in and you use the slotted hole to take camber out.

http://www.ridetech.com/store/index.php?dispatch=attachments.getfile&attachment_id=1130

Actual spherical bearings are an option as well.

So you're saying it has a lot more kingpin angle than stock?

 

[dontlifttoshift]

Yes, it would seem the KPI or SAI is more than stock with this setup. Just like it would be with a set of camber plates.

 

[dontlifttoshift]

22 mm strut shaft and it does neck down to 16mm where the bearing would go so Vorshlag camber plates should not be a problem.

 

[Unreal]

Several friends have them on their vettes now. They love them. Top quality and performing so far. No issues. I know it isn't a mustang but at least some positive feedback.

 

[sheizasosay]

22 mm strut shaft and it does neck down to 16mm where the bearing would go so Vorshlag camber plates should not be a problem.

With these things having negative camber built in and the ability to have plates made for them down the road, that doesn't sound too bad.

 

[claudermilk]

These are sounding more and more interesting.

 

[o2sys]

Just noticed its cheaper to buy the fronts and rear separately then buying the "set".

$200 cheaper...????

Front and rear level 2 is $2100

Front kit only is $1100
Rear kit only is $800

Am I missing something here?

 

[o2sys]

I asked them about the s197 chassis not being able to support the rear shock/coil on that location and if they have any issues and basically on their test car with 50k+ and zero issues have been reported.

Supposedly the top comes with rubber pad/steel washer that loads the pressure evenly.