Evo geometry

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 3:09 pm

I've had to order a set of BC coilovers for the Evo as what's on the car is [email="cr@p"]cr@p[/email] and on the verge of collapse.

I've hunted through the MLR site but can't find any settings. I only want to know the standard ride height, as that's where I'll set the new stuff initially.

Also be nice to know recommended geo settings.

Soon would be good as the stuff's arriving tomorrow and will be tested atr Cadwell on Thurs.

Ta

Rob S · Post by **Rob S** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 4:14 pm

I can only find this.....
http://www.lancerregister.com/faq_m08.php
I'll keep looking mate

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 4:19 pm

Thanks Rob. It's the ride height I'm more concerned with as the idea is to fit the stuff and set the height, then get the geo done. If the ride height is wrong, it'll screw up the geo if I alter it. iyswim?

shendy · Post by **shendy** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 4:21 pm

Have you spoken to Gary? He has just put a set of bc's on my 6

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 4:28 pm

shendy wrote:Have you spoken to Gary? He has just put a set of bc's on my 6

I tried to phone APT but they're mad busy. I was hoping that Gary could supply and fit but he can't do it on Weds.

How are you finding the BC's btw?

If I have no luck elsewhere, I'll call APT tomorrow.

shendy · Post by **shendy** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 4:36 pm

Gerry H wrote:I tried to phone APT but they're mad busy. I was hoping that Gary could supply and fit but he can't do it on Weds.

How are you finding the BC's btw?

If I have no luck elsewhere, I'll call APT tomorrow.

I dont know how they are my car is still in bits at apt. The bc's are on now. You can use mine to mesure up if you want it will be at apt a bit longer yet.

Tommy · Post by **Tommy** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 4:39 pm

As a general rule, you want the ride height so that your track control arms/trailings arms/whatever arms are on an Evo, are close to horizontal i.e. parallel to the ground.

Go too low i.e. beyond the horizontal, and your geometry becomes negatively impacted by the movement of the suspension.

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 4:48 pm

tommySTI wrote:As a general rule, you want the ride height so that your track control arms/trailings arms/whatever arms are on an Evo, are close to horizontal i.e. parallel to the ground.

Go too low i.e. beyond the horizontal, and your geometry becomes negatively impacted by the movement of the suspension.

Sounds sensible enough. Thanks for that.

I'll go find a flat bit of road and have a look underneath before starting the job.

IWANT1 · Post by **IWANT1** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 5:17 pm

Did you want me to have a measure up?

You have pm.

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 5:24 pm

IWANT1 wrote:Did you want me to have a measure up?

You have pm.

That would be great please Lee. It'll give me a starting point so I don't set it too far out.