STX coil over and ride height comfort
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They are less harsh than the Koni/H&R and air bags imho.
That’s interesting as I had STX’s on my shortlist, but I don’t want a harsh ride.
Koni active shocks and springs are looking ever more likely.
Koni active shocks and springs are looking ever more likely.
It’s all so subjective which is why if you get a chance go and see @BognorMotors who have some different set ups to try
Oh I agree, Bognor would be my choice too.
Have you got weight in the back of your van @dave_b ?
I fitted STX to my van last weekend and the back is sitting a little higher than the front - all 4 corners are wound right down. Yours looks more level. When I get my new wheels I think am either going to wind the front up a little or lose the adjusters at the back.
I fitted STX to my van last weekend and the back is sitting a little higher than the front - all 4 corners are wound right down. Yours looks more level. When I get my new wheels I think am either going to wind the front up a little or lose the adjusters at the back.
I have KW STX installed and lowered roughly 55/60mm. I think the ride is superb for how low the van is. I have a T28 with the conversion 50% complete, so there is more weight to go in but I find it copes with the roads really well, isn’t crash at all and soaks up imperfections. I have recently had the van lowered down to the above figures from around 40mm and I feel it rides better here at the new height. But then as already stated is so subjective and such a personal choice to what comfort is
I have KW STX installed on my T28 camper. It weighs 2400kg with just me in it. It’s down at 390mm front, 380mm rear. I have thought about lifting the back a little, both for comfort and looks.
Whilst ‘sporty’ in firmness, the KW blows the Stance+ I previously had out of the water. They were so rigid, in comparison it was like driving a van with no suspension.
If I wanted more comfort, I imagine the active shocks would be the only solution:
Sitting lower at the back than my van @Ads_Essex
When fitting STXs does one need to trim/remove rear bump stop?
When fitting STXs does one need to trim/remove rear bump stop?
I don’t remember Steve @CRS Performance mentioning it…
I can’t comment on the STX setup, but the H&R coilovers/Koni shocks on my T28 are not harsh in the slightest? As said above it’s very subjective and I guess depends a lot on the weight of each individual van.
@dave_b with the 17” wheels and big tyres you have there, I’m surprised it’s harsh at all…. just a thought, but what tyre pressures are you running?
There is no weight in the Van other than sound deadening. Standard T30 Kombi.
It’s not harsh, it is firm and I feel just about everything on the road.
Psi is 45psi all round.
I think it’s too low. Hence my question, will raising the ride height increase the comfort?
I’m actually thinking of changing to either OEM suspension or the Koni Active with maybe a 20mm ride height reduction.
I do like a comfortable ride. I find the ‘stiffer’ setup is not really my thing. It looks great, but I want comfort.
It’s not harsh, it is firm and I feel just about everything on the road.
Psi is 45psi all round.
I think it’s too low. Hence my question, will raising the ride height increase the comfort?
I’m actually thinking of changing to either OEM suspension or the Koni Active with maybe a 20mm ride height reduction.
I do like a comfortable ride. I find the ‘stiffer’ setup is not really my thing. It looks great, but I want comfort.
I’m on ST X with the same tyre setup as you. I know it’s very subjective, but for what it’s worth I do find it more comfortable than the standard wheel and suspension setup.
Looks like I’m a little higher than you though:
Perhaps raising yours a bit could be worth a try before swapping out components?
Looks like I’m a little higher than you though:
Perhaps raising yours a bit could be worth a try before swapping out components?
Yeah, you look a good 20mm higher than me.
How easy is it to raise the ride height on my own? I know how to do it, but how easy is it to turn the adjuster?
Bad editing of the pics, but taking a reference line of the lower part of the body work, mine looks very low compared to yours.
How easy is it to raise the ride height on my own? I know how to do it, but how easy is it to turn the adjuster?
Bad editing of the pics, but taking a reference line of the lower part of the body work, mine looks very low compared to yours.
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