coilover fitting and brake disc fitting

[mattyw]

Hi guys,

just a quick few questions.

ive just got the ktec coilover kit which is being fit by a mechanic friend. with regards to getting it 'setup' is it as simple as taking it to a tyre garage and getting the tracking done or is it something more specialist?

at the same time, i need to change my rear discs. i can change front discs fine i just understand there is a bearing in the rear disc. is it as simple as removing the old disc, popping bearing out, in new disc and fit? or do i need new bearings?

many thanks!

 

[JackJack]

No new rear discs come with the bearings already in them just old off new on.

 

[keirravn]

for the coilys, its a bit more specialist, you need '3D' alignment with coilys so the garage would need to have the equipment, then they can properly do camber etc instead of just tracking

 

[EllD90]

Matt, get yo ass down to www.elitedirect.com in Rainham.

 

[mattyw]

Matt, get yo ass down to www.elitedirect.com in Rainham.

that's what my mate just told me. think that's what im gona do!

 

[mattyw]

does anyone actually know the definative answer for what camber and toe settings need to be set for normal road use?

 

[DrR]

Only standard discs from Renault come with ABS rings and bearings pressed in, silly if you buy anything else IMO

 

[ScarySquirrel]

Matt, get yo ass down to www.elitedirect.com in Rainham.

I'm very glad I read this. I also have some KTEC coilovers on order (and funnily enough will be fitting new brake discs soon) and I was going to ask where to take it for alignment. It's about an hour and a bit away from me but I assume these guys are worth the journey?

As I understand it I should let the coilovers bed in for a few weeks before getting them setup?

 

[EllD90]

I don't really know how good they are with coilovers. They aligned my suspension and did my dad's old focus. Cracking job. They also only sell KW & Eibach suspension, maybe Bilstein too? That's gotta tell you something! So.....I'd presume they'd be good with setting up coilovers? Give them a call and ask.

 

[Gally]

Make sure the place that's doing it really know what they are doing mate to get the best out the suspension.