Just Installed TCK DA's on the Coupe

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The car sits surprisingly higher than I thought. The fronts are pretty much as low as it goes, could go another 1/4" max lower but I left few threads just to be safe. The rears can go lower but didn't want negative rake. I chose the standard spring lengths TCK supplies with their kits. Compared to my AST's that I just pulled off, these sit about a good 1/2" higher.

Rates are 400/500 which is pretty soft but Koni adjustables don't handle high rates to begin with. I had gone as high as 550/650 previously with my AST's but looking back I prefer the lower rates with stiffer bar up front.

Car is pictured Volk RE-30s 18x8.5" with 255 AD08R's square. -3.0* with 0 toe up front, -2.5* with 1/16th total toe-IN on the rears. Just mounted the tires yesterday, next event is in few weeks at the Glen. My last trip at the Glen was pretty uneventful seeing how the 2 front shocks were badly in need of a rebuild. I was driving at 7/10ths if that lol. But with exhaust and suspension done, I can finally enjoy the car for rest of the year!

[Beedub]

ride height looks perfectly functional to me... is it the pic or is your rear fender damaged / pulled slightly?


can you post some more up close detail pics?

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Originally Posted by Beedub

ride height looks perfectly functional to me... is it the pic or is your rear fender damaged / pulled slightly?


can you post some more up close detail pics?

Must be the pic, took with iPhone. I'll post close up photos later today =)

[tiltmode43]

Nice! RE30's lookin' good

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Originally Posted by tiltmode43

Nice! RE30's lookin' good

Thanks I've had these almost as long as I've owned the car. I just wish I had gotten wider but at the time I was running stock suspension and this was the best width/offset to run 245-255. Now that I have more camber dialed in I know I can run 9.0-9.5" with mid 30 offset.

[tiltmode43]

Originally Posted by 3002 tii

Thanks I've had these almost as long as I've owned the car. I just wish I had gotten wider but at the time I was running stock suspension and this was the best width/offset to run 245-255. Now that I have more camber dialed in I know I can run 9.0-9.5" with mid 30 offset.

Probably one of Volks more overlooked forged options but I love 'em.

Now that you know you can do it, why not go for it?

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Originally Posted by tiltmode43

Probably one of Volks more overlooked forged options but I love 'em.

Now that you know you can do it, why not go for it?

I ran other wheel setups but this still gives me most margin of error. Running 255 r-comps on a 9" is very hit or miss when it comes to rubbing. 8.5" might not be the most flushed look but it's functional and adding or removing a 5mm spacer is easy enough.

[Vanne]

nice setup mate, your camber sounds spot on, wish i could get mine like that. reckon you will have a blast in that car mate. very, very nice.

[Jroc]

Always loved your car, I need aero skirts

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Originally Posted by Vanne

nice setup mate, your camber sounds spot on, wish i could get mine like that. reckon you will have a blast in that car mate. very, very nice.

Thanks bud, what are your current alignment specs.

Next track day is 2nd weekend of June. I was just up there few weeks ago so I should have a good basis for comparison.

Originally Posted by Jroc

Always loved your car, I need aero skirts

Thanks for the kind words. And I agree, everyone needs a set of Aero sides!

[Kgolf31]

Interested to hear what you think of the TCKs compared to the ASTs. I think the valving is awesome but I'm biased.

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Originally Posted by Kgolf31

Interested to hear what you think of the TCKs compared to the ASTs. I think the valving is awesome but I'm biased.

After driving the car for few days, I honestly think the AST's rode better than the TCK's on normal street driving. I haven't played with the bump settings as much (currently set at 2 clicks soft) but I felt AST singles felt better. That's not to say the TCK DA's are bad, but the AST monotube shock was that good.

On a semi-related note, I really LIKE the Ground Control Hybrid (street) camber plates. No NVH and relative to my Vorshlag the steering feels so much tighter (the electric steering feels more hydraulic, weird I know). The only downside is no real caster adjustment but wasn't a deal breaker for me.

I'll report track feedback in 2 weeks =D

[PARTS@STBMW]

Well done!

[seank]

Originally Posted by 3002 tii

After driving the car for few days, I honestly think the AST's rode better than the TCK's on normal street driving. I haven't played with the bump settings as much (currently set at 2 clicks soft) but I felt AST singles felt better. That's not to say the TCK DA's are bad, but the AST monotube shock was that good.

On a semi-related note, I really LIKE the Ground Control Hybrid (street) camber plates. No NVH and relative to my Vorshlag the steering feels so much tighter (the electric steering feels more hydraulic, weird I know). The only downside is no real caster adjustment but wasn't a deal breaker for me.

I'll report track feedback in 2 weeks =D

Mono shocks are that good. Try a DA mono shock and you will have 900 lb springs that ride more comfortable than a stock suspension and tear up the track the following day. They are that good.

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Cornered, aligned, and driving the car it was meant to be. Car feels great, extremely well balanced with a hint of under steer but nothing a little trail braking and throttle oversteer won't fix.

[Dalecan]

Looks good!

[cooticooti16]

Great detailed video! We have to get together either in NY or NJ cause I need to be educated on all this.

Going to get my Z4M tomorrow!!!

R.

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Originally Posted by cooticooti16

Great detailed video! We have to get together either in NY or NJ cause I need to be educated on all this.

Going to get my Z4M tomorrow!!!

R.

PM me if you have any questions, congrats on the new car!