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James5
13-09-2009, 20:49
Just literally finished playing with my rear torsion bar to lower the 5 a little bit more than before (not quite sukhi low :laugh:) and am not sure which way I should adjust the rear brake compensator, the 5 was lowered before my fettling but I am not sure if the previous owner adjusted the brake compensator. I now have it so the rear arch sits on the what looks like the lip of the 15" alloys.
JRP
13-09-2009, 20:50
low low low likw a hoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooe
Spooky
13-09-2009, 21:23
Schlaaaaaaaag :D

Shorten the rod to increase load...decrease length to reduce load...on the comp valve :D
James5
13-09-2009, 21:50
It does look much better just hope it handles ok still. Cheers for the advices guys:cooter:
Spooky
13-09-2009, 22:26
You'll be fine, you wanna see how lower mine is now :cooter:
gttjames
13-09-2009, 22:48
Schlaaaaaaaag :D

Shorten the rod to increase load...decrease length to reduce load...on the comp valve :D
havnt done this on mine yet.

So as its lower it thinks theres more load in the back, so when lowered we should decrease the rod?
Matt Cole
14-09-2009, 09:09
Take it out, bang on the brakes and if the rear tries to mount the front bumper from the opposite direction, then let the rears of a bit!! The rear brakes are cack anyway so probabbly wont make any difference.
JRP
14-09-2009, 12:10
james pictures pictures
Spooky
14-09-2009, 12:18
Take it out, bang on the brakes and if the rear tries to mount the front bumper from the opposite direction, then let the rears of a bit!! The rear brakes are cack anyway so probabbly wont make any difference.

If the compensator isnt adjusted properly, it does make a diff Matt!
James5
14-09-2009, 15:42
james pictures pictures


Here's a couple of pics not to low but I am thinking of lowering it a tad more:cooter:

I have not even used the car since doing it yet:eek:
JRP
14-09-2009, 15:50
needs to go lower. i had old red lower than that james!!! ohhh thats not what i expected:(
James5
14-09-2009, 17:40
needs to go lower. i had old red lower than that james!!! ohhh thats not what i expected:(

It's 45mm lower than it was before, I may have a fettle tomorrow night again and get it lower.
JRP
14-09-2009, 17:42
:)lower james lower... efforts must be doubled!

On a different note... what night you up this week ?:)