Suspension information

[softmuffin]

Hello all,

I just wonder, let say your car is a 1.6 ORI but you change the engine to 1.8.
Do you still buy back the 1.6 suspension or 1.8 since you already change the engine to 1.8?
of coz the ori car body is 1.6, please advice

 

[gsrTurbo9166]

it is al depend on u
but normally ppl ll purchase 1.8 suspension for their cars
bcoz for the weight of the new engine
stock suspension is not so suitable for it
but u can remain it if u wan

pls correct me if i'm wrong

 

[softmuffin]

In that case, what is the different from using a 1.6 and 1.8 suspension

of coz to support the weight of the new engine. how about others?

well anyone care to help me,

Should i buy a 1.6 or 1.8 suspension for my ride.

Mine is a satria 1.6 sohc but i hav change the engine head to dohc (only engine head)
other like the engine block is still 1.6.
Pls advice

 

[MaNofWaR]

hi...

basically getting a perfect setup is not an easy job...
till now even myself, is not satisfied with my setup....
ok lets get to ur Q? an example... ur car is originally an iswara with 1.3 engine then u convert it to say...a 4g61 engine...the weight is very much different. therefore u need to get a higher rate of damper to accomodate higher rate springs.

but when u talk about just changing the head fm single to twin cam...weight factor is not really an issue.... guess u are reffering to handling issues now, so there is always a compromise when it comes to this. better handling would sacrifice comfort...take example car is used for daily commuting....(highways, sweeping roads, road bumps etc) i'm sure u wouldn't want a stiff ride...but then when u need 'sweeping', i'm sure the car tends to roll when u zig zag & would compromise safety.... its a very broad issue here.

my suggestion is all this depends on your way of driving & preferences. what kind of road u usually go, who u always carry with u (don't wanna carry mother in law in a bouncy situation)

best solution is.... be moderate

just sharing....all the best dude

 

[jee_square]

In that case, what is the different from using a 1.6 and 1.8 suspension

of coz to support the weight of the new engine. how about others?

well anyone care to help me,

Should i buy a 1.6 or 1.8 suspension for my ride.

Mine is a satria 1.6 sohc but i hav change the engine head to dohc (only engine head)
other like the engine block is still 1.6.
Pls advice

For ur ride, just get a 1.6 suspension is good enuff.. U may get a harsh ride if u use 1.8 suspension coz the stiffness is different.

 

[crocky]

i thought 1.6 abs is same with 1.8 one