34LikesSchumacher Mi5
08-10-2013, 09:00 PM
#1201
Tech Addict
with the shorter shafts, you are able to set your droop properly, and not have your shocks be pre-loaded by the droop screws. makes setting your droop way easier. (this is just my opinion)...
08-10-2013, 10:55 PM
#1202
the kit has the distance from the bottom of the shock body to the top of the ball cup at 12 to12 1/2 mm. Martin Hofer's setup has the distance at 10.5 mm. The only way to get to the shorter distance is to cut the shock shaft (on the threaded end) 3 mm. I cut mine with a dremel tool. works great.
08-11-2013, 12:15 AM
#1203
Tech Regular
the kit has the distance from the bottom of the shock body to the top of the ball cup at 12 to12 1/2 mm. Martin Hofer's setup has the distance at 10.5 mm. The only way to get to the shorter distance is to cut the shock shaft (on the threaded end) 3 mm. I cut mine with a dremel tool. works great.
So I would think, that if I took 3 mm off the lenght, then there would be preload on the springs, even when they were not mounted on the car.
Woulden't that be wrong ?
And again, maybe I am totally wrong.
08-11-2013, 12:48 AM
#1204
Tech Addict
Maybe a stupid question, but when you are using the Yokomo spring on standard lenght shocks, then it seems like there is no room for shortining the lenght of the springs ?
So I would think, that if I took 3 mm off the lenght, then there would be preload on the springs, even when they were not mounted on the car.
Woulden't that be wrong ?
And again, maybe I am totally wrong.
So I would think, that if I took 3 mm off the lenght, then there would be preload on the springs, even when they were not mounted on the car.
Woulden't that be wrong ?
And again, maybe I am totally wrong.
08-11-2013, 05:46 AM
#1205
Maybe a stupid question, but when you are using the Yokomo spring on standard lenght shocks, then it seems like there is no room for shortining the lenght of the springs ?
So I would think, that if I took 3 mm off the lenght, then there would be preload on the springs, even when they were not mounted on the car.
Woulden't that be wrong ?
And again, maybe I am totally wrong.
So I would think, that if I took 3 mm off the lenght, then there would be preload on the springs, even when they were not mounted on the car.
Woulden't that be wrong ?
And again, maybe I am totally wrong.
08-11-2013, 11:27 AM
#1206
Tech Regular
Hi, ran my Mi5 for the first time tonight on med grip carpet. Car was pretty good out of the box. Lots of steering. A little skaty on power (could be my 4.5t and heavy trigger finger) Looking to get yok springs and go up on oil a bit. might need less rear toe. Only wish the diff height could be adjusted.
08-11-2013, 01:22 PM
#1207
Tech Rookie
Is there anyone who has checked toe in rear. On my car it is 3 degrees on right and 4 degrees on left.
08-11-2013, 02:15 PM
#1208
1. Don't tighten screw fully initially
2. once firm but not tight, use the wrench supplied
3. make sure you tighten the arm mount nuts using the wrench (ie. on the left side turn the wrench towards the same way on both screws and repeat on the right side)
4. if it is still out, gently loosen a little and repeat.
This should hopefully get the arms aligned properly.
HTH.
Leonard.
08-11-2013, 02:18 PM
#1210
Tech Regular
08-11-2013, 02:34 PM
#1211
Tech Rookie
08-11-2013, 03:46 PM
#1212
Tech Addict
I read Martin Hofer's latest blog. In it, he mentioned cutting the front arms. Does anyone have an idea of where they were cut, how much was cut,and why?
08-12-2013, 12:52 AM
#1214
Tech Rookie
Due to the tight tolerances, the car can give toe settings that are out. What you need to do when tightening up the arm mounts are:
1. Don't tighten screw fully initially
2. once firm but not tight, use the wrench supplied
3. make sure you tighten the arm mount nuts using the wrench (ie. on the left side turn the wrench towards the same way on both screws and repeat on the right side)
4. if it is still out, gently loosen a little and repeat.
This should hopefully get the arms aligned properly.
HTH.
Leonard.
1. Don't tighten screw fully initially
2. once firm but not tight, use the wrench supplied
3. make sure you tighten the arm mount nuts using the wrench (ie. on the left side turn the wrench towards the same way on both screws and repeat on the right side)
4. if it is still out, gently loosen a little and repeat.
This should hopefully get the arms aligned properly.
HTH.
Leonard.
