[jeremyfrost]

Having experienced a problem or two with my suspension setup, I can now report that I have a car that goes round corners properly! For some reason, my 9000 Aero was riding higher than normal on both PI and Abbott sports springs.

Well, a trip to see Ed on Friday resulted in him fitting some shorter, stiffer springs (by 50lb) to the front of the car. The result - a near total transformation in handling & strangly, a better ride. Steering is also lighter (??) and more precise than before.

I am a happy bunny - goes to show that Abbott, though sometimes costly, really do know their stuff.

 

[jeremyfrost]

Oh, I now note that the front is a fair bit stiffer than the rear, though I am happy with the handling. I wonder if I should get the rear Koni's wound up just a tad to compensate for the stiffer front?

 

[Eric van Spelde]

Hmmm, interesting - did he actually tell you what was the culprit with your particular car?

 

[jeremyfrost]

No Eric, just that some cars were lighter at the front than others.

 

[saabman]

Can I ask you who fitted the original set up??

 

[jeremyfrost]

Abbott fitted their springs and wishbone bushes a month or two ago. Some idiot from Brighton (not Mann and Woodland) who will remain nameless fitted the other bits.

 

[murphwiz]

Originally posted by JezF:
[qb]No Eric, just that some cars were lighter at the front than others. [/qb][/b]

So they put the wrong springs in to start with?
Well at least its sorted now..

 

[saabman]

goes to show that Abbott, though sometimes costly, really do know their stuff.[/b]

Yep but if they really new there stuff should they not have spotted the wrong ride height and corrected it when they originally did the job??
Just a thought.

 

[jeremyfrost]

Erm, they settle after a few days. Not a common problem re ride height, so I believe. Can't find anyone else that has had the same problem.

 

[MrMiist]

Erm, they settle after a few days. Not a common problem re ride height, so I believe. Can't find anyone else that has had the same problem.  [/b]

Well, I was told the same after they "lowered" my 90. The ride height was increased by 1.5cm instead of the promised decrease off 3.5cm. That's a difference off 5cm

The 90 looked like submarine emerging form the sea. What caused this I don't know. What i do know is that it took me two weeks before the autoparts store agreed in taking them back

The second set I tryed (Intrax) worked much better. The 90 has the preffered ride height and handling/comfort combination.

Onno

 

[John Vaughan]

Speaking of the wrong springs...is anyone familiar with the Kiren springs made in Sweden?
They are being offered here for the first time through ScanWest and I have a set on order. The last set they ordered took over a month so I have time to cancel if anyone has heard the wrong things about them. Won't be as easy for me to return if there is a problem.
Thanks