Hey peyhoe,
check this web blog:
http://markpayneblog.blogspot.com/20...front-end.html
This will explain a great deal about the carpet knife and the Asso front suspension.
This could help you with some of your questions.
After checking your pics:
Rear Pod should be level with the chassis when all 4 wheels are on the ground, you can change this by altering the centre spring collar. Check the ride height again when the pod is level...
Take care of your tires, at higher diameters height they easily chunk resulting in less grip. I true my tyres to +/- 43mm for front and rear +/-47mm.
In the damper tubes I mainly use the light grease that comes with the kit. You can also use diff grease or heavy shock oil.
Small springs are ok... Only when you alter the rear pod you should also change the preload on these. Actually these springs are used to set the tweak...
But read the blog and than start building...
I used Mark's tips and it really helped a lot. My car became more consistent.
If you do these changes you should be fine
Greetz
Nilezb