Why do people use Lowering Clamps.

[Sionide]

Originally Posted by scoobymal

You own a JDM Alcyone SVX with rear wheel steering? I think they are pretty rare if you are in the USA. If you are having rubbing/handling issues ,change all 4 springs for stock ones.

To be honest I'm assuming it has 4 wheel steering because I hear rubbing from the rear wheels when on full lock, a and my fathers svx had 4 wheel steering. His was when we were in England, I'm now in the usa.

[svxfiles]

"Why do people use Lowering Clamps."



Because they don't know any better?

[LastSVXintheChi]

Originally Posted by Sionide

To be honest I'm assuming it has 4 wheel steering because I hear rubbing from the rear wheels when on full lock, a and my fathers svx had 4 wheel steering. His was when we were in England, I'm now in the usa.

I thought the 4 wheel steer only worked over 45mph?

[Green1995SVX]

This thread is so full of fail.

USDM SVXs do NOT have active 4 wheel steering.

[icingdeath88]

Originally Posted by Sionide

To be honest I'm assuming it has 4 wheel steering because I hear rubbing from the rear wheels when on full lock, a and my fathers svx had 4 wheel steering. His was when we were in England, I'm now in the usa.

You sure it's wheels rubbing and not the AWD binding? That would be most noticeable on full lock.

But yea, no USDM SVX came with active 4WS. There are 2 JDM 4WS cars in California though . The only 4WS ones in the UK are imported JDM ones, btw.

[Crazy_pilot]

As stated, in the USDM the SVX did not come with active rear/4-wheel steering. It apparently has a manner of passive rear steering, which I believe implies that the alignment geometry is calibrated to generate some toe angle as the suspension compresses, effectively "steering" the wheels to a degree. The rear wheels rubbing while steering is probably just because the car is leaning over in the corners. Cut/clamped or not, the stock spring rates aren't exactly conducive to flat cornering.

My car rubbed for a while after lowering it. Then the tires wore through the plastic wheel well trim. All is now groovy.

[Sionide]

Originally Posted by icingdeath88

You sure it's wheels rubbing and not the AWD binding? That would be most noticeable on full lock.

But yea, no USDM SVX came with active 4WS. There are 2 JDM 4WS cars in California though . The only 4WS ones in the UK are imported JDM ones, btw.

Worth looking into. I assume putting a fuse in the fwd slot and then trying to see if it still does it would be an ample test, correct? Or is there a better way to go about it?

As for the springs, I see a site selling a set for just under 400, not bad at all, so I'll go ahead and order those.

Bad thing is I work at a dorman auto parts warehouse, and we carry no parts for them. I knew that when I purchased her though.

[svxfiles]

Originally Posted by Sionide

Worth looking into. I assume putting a fuse in the fwd slot and then trying to see if it still does it would be an ample test, correct? Or is there a better way to go about it?

As for the springs, I see a site selling a set for just under 400, not bad at all, so I'll go ahead and order those.

Bad thing is I work at a dorman auto parts warehouse, and we carry no parts for them. I knew that when I purchased her though.

http://svx-motorsport-accessories.st...opsprings.html

[icingdeath88]

Originally Posted by Sionide

Worth looking into. I assume putting a fuse in the fwd slot and then trying to see if it still does it would be an ample test, correct? Or is there a better way to go about it?

That would be a good start, but it won't be conclusive one way or the other. Give it a try.

Originally Posted by Sionide

As for the springs, I see a site selling a set for just under 400, not bad at all, so I'll go ahead and order those.

Have heard some negative things about those particular springs. If you have the budget for it, get koni/ground control coilovers, they are adjustable height, and just awesome overall. If you just want stock springs, I'm sure you can find some here on the forums for sale.

[svxfiles]

Originally Posted by icingdeath88

That would be a good start, but it won't be conclusive one way or the other. Give it a try.



Have heard some negative things about those particular springs. If you have the budget for it, get koni/ground control coilovers, they are adjustable height, and just awesome overall. If you just want stock springs, I'm sure you can find some here on the forums for sale.

Ground control.
5" front springs
7" rear springs

[Green1995SVX]

I have the motorsport springs. I'm not satisfied with the ride, and the finish on them has completely flaked off and the springs have begun to rust. They are not a quality product. They do make the car look good, though.

I intend on upgrading to the konis and ground controls.

[svxfiles]

Originally Posted by Green1995SVX

I have the motorsport springs. I'm not satisfied with the ride, and the finish on them has completely flaked off and the springs have begun to rust. They are not a quality product. They do make the car look good, though.

I intend on upgrading to the konis and ground controls.

The ride did not bother me, but the inch/pounds were not much more than stock.
Currently I am running 400# 10"front,
and 300#, 12" rear QA1 springs on Koni's.
I am very happy with this set up.

[Crazy_pilot]

Or, if you have a LOT of time on your hands and a solid grinder, you can do this.