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Old Oct 18, 2018, 02:28 PM
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Where did they come up with those valving figures? I find it hard to believe that someone would have a set of AST's valves that soft. Were they able to pull up historical service records bc that just seems off IMO.
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Old Oct 18, 2018, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by heel2toe
Where did they come up with those valving figures? I find it hard to believe that someone would have a set of AST's valves that soft. Were they able to pull up historical service records bc that just seems off IMO.
I agree. I sent pictures so they could figure which version I have. I've been having trouble getting them to understand my emails (I asked for valving parameters ,they sent me info on spring rates) ..So for all I know ,they looked up the wrong car. LOL
Either way, there is no way my car would tolerate my current rear spring rates if they were valved that low. So, back to square 1...
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Old Oct 19, 2018, 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by letsgetthisdone
Kaj already had one set fail pretty quick. I know of others with similar experiences.

The clutch plates have no oil grooves in them, so it's hard for oil to get in them for lubrication. They wear out quick or overheat and break the tabs off.
Not to go off topic gentlemen, but I appreciate the insight. That was my FIRST question that popped up in my head when I received my Weir plates. With that being said, i threw them in anyway...ugh.

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Old Oct 19, 2018, 08:28 AM
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FWIW, I still have my Weir plates since 2012.
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Old Oct 22, 2018, 07:02 AM
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FWIW, I still have my Weir plates since 2012.
That's good to know! Thanks for confirming.
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Old Oct 22, 2018, 11:24 AM
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FWIW, I still have my Weir plates since 2012.
I think he is mad at me. I've emailed twice re: how to place an order but still no reply.
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Old Oct 23, 2018, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by kaj
I agree. I sent pictures so they could figure which version I have. I've been having trouble getting them to understand my emails (I asked for valving parameters ,they sent me info on spring rates) ..So for all I know ,they looked up the wrong car. LOL
Either way, there is no way my car would tolerate my current rear spring rates if they were valved that low. So, back to square 1...
Have u considered taking them to a local suspension guy who should be able to dyno them?
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Old Oct 23, 2018, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by bee-raddd
Have u considered taking them to a local suspension guy who should be able to dyno them?
I was about to type that I don't think I have a local shop to do that... but KW is about 10mins away and I know a couple guys there. I bet they would hook it up. I'll find out asap. Great idea!
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Originally Posted by kaj
I was about to type that I don't think I have a local shop to do that... but KW is about 10mins away and I know a couple guys there. I bet they would hook it up. I'll find out asap. Great idea!
yea i have a guy local to me who does all this for me its super handy!
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Old Oct 29, 2018, 01:26 PM
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How much do those spring/shock dyno's run anyway?
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Old Oct 29, 2018, 01:53 PM
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I saw one in the Jegs catalog for $$$9k$$$
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I believe the 100C is for 10 Kg, and 80C is 8 Kg. As seen on my OE Ohlins springs. Or at least thats what I told the guy who just bought them. Hope I'm not mistaken.
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Originally Posted by V.8MR
I believe the 100C is for 10 Kg, and 80C is 8 Kg. As seen on my OE Ohlins springs. Or at least thats what I told the guy who just bought them. Hope I'm not mistaken.
From what I've found, the "-##" is the code for the spring rate.
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Old Oct 29, 2018, 09:40 PM
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Those are definitely standard swift 8k and 10k springs that you find with Ohlins. I have a couple sets of them weighing down the shelf.
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Old Oct 30, 2018, 07:35 AM
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So this chart is wrong or is Ohlins just being redundant? I'm reading the ###c is the rate in Nm.

https://www.vfrdiscussion.com/index....version-chart/
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