Coilover Options

ccannx

Goblin Guru
I am pretty sure the kit comes with 300lb front QA1. if you order the rear coil overs you get 400lb springs that get put in front and the 300lb then go in the rear.
It is a bit confusing I think most mid engine RWD cars are setup with higher spring rates in the rear than the front. Sorta makes sense I would think more spring for the end with more weight. It would be convenient if the springs are interchangeable, if so I will try them both ways and take data.
 

Ross

Goblin Guru
It is a bit confusing I think most mid engine RWD cars are setup with higher spring rates in the rear than the front. Sorta makes sense I would think more spring for the end with more weight. It would be convenient if the springs are interchangeable, if so I will try them both ways and take data.
I should try that... I was considering a rear sway bar, but swapping my 125lb/in rear springs for the 300lb/in front springs should help my understeer. Thanks ccannx! I think they are both 3" x 10" springs. Maybe it is 3" x 9" in the front, but close enough, as I have lots of adjustablility.
 

WYGoblin

Well-Known Member
Bought the kit from BCRacing-na.com, they are the distributor (don't go to BCRacing.com, the manufacture). There is list of items you buy from them individually to make up a custom set needed for the goblin. Each item is order individually so if you don't want the dust boots, you don't have to order them, the same goes for the bump stop and the spanner set. Even though the website stated the plastic coil spring seats come with the lock ring, they don't! I showed them their website said and showed they do, so they threw them in for me.

There are a few custom items you will need from DF to complete the setup. Sorry I don't have those items numbers with me, contact Adam and he can help you with them. You will also need the springs and spring caps either from BC Racing or QA1 for your setup. You will need to determine the spring rate setup. DF suggested using the 300# from the front and installing them in the rear and using 400# in the front. That's what Lonny's car had, and that is what I'm going with.

The items ordered are:

1) Front shock cartridge: $95.00 each plus shipping ORDER 2
https://www.bcracing-na.com/product/br-series-front-damper-280130mf120m12-1?gfid=p1844-c10087

2) Front right lower mount: $50.00 each plus shipping ORDER 1
https://www.bcracing-na.com/product/lower-mounts-front-right?gfid=p1463-c7522

3) Front left lower mount: $50.00 each plus shipping ORDER 1
https://www.bcracing-na.com/product/lower-mounts-front-left?gfid=p1462-c6985

4) Lower spring seat 53mm: $7.95 each plus shipping ORDER 2 Make sure you order the correct size
https://www.bcracing-na.com/product/lower-spring-seat-uppermost-lock-ring-2

5) Middle lock ring 53mm: $7.95 each plus shipping ORDER 2 Make sure you order the correct size
https://www.bcracing-na.com/product/upper-lock-ring-middle-lock-ringspring-perch

6) Lower lock ring 53mm: $7.95 each plus shipping ORDER 2 Make sure you order the correct size
https://www.bcracing-na.com/product/lower-lock-ring-lowest-lock-ring

7) Plastic spring seat isolator: $5.00 each plus shipping ORDER 2
https://www.bcracing-na.com/product/spring-seat-isolator-plastic

8) Bump stop: $5.00 each plus shipping ORDER 2
https://www.bcracing-na.com/product/bump-stop-20mm-best-quality?gfid=p2791-c23287

9) Adjustment knob M12: $7.95 each plus shipping ORDER 2
https://www.bcracing-na.com/product/br-series-adjustment-knob-m12-best-quality

10) Dust boot 20mm: $5.00 each plus shipping ORDER 2
https://www.bcracing-na.com/product/dust-boot-20mm-best-quality?gfid=p2781-c21797

11) Spanner wrenches: $25.00 plus shipping OPTIONAL - ORDER 1
https://www.bcracing-na.com/product/spanner-wrenches-sg12-001-002?gfid=p2176-c24107

12) M12 x 1.25 FINE thread lock nuts of your choosing Order 2
https://www.ebay.com/itm/142691303285

13) QA1 Spring Caps Order 2
https://www.qa1.net/suspension/street-performance-racing-shock-accessories/coil-over-kits-components/spring-caps


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***EDITED*** 02-08-2019

Here is the initial adjustment I have for our ride height of around 7" to the bottom of the subframe. Yours will vary, but this will at least get you a good starting point.

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Chad
Kinda resurrecting an old thread but what was the length of the threaded part of the shock. I am not sure if I ordered the wrong part or if I have it threaded too far into the lower mount. If I measure from the top of the bottom mount to the top of the spring I am about 2 inches shorter than what you have in your picture.
 

ctuinstra

Goblin Guru
Chad
Kinda resurrecting an old thread but what was the length of the threaded part of the shock. I am not sure if I ordered the wrong part or if I have it threaded too far into the lower mount. If I measure from the top of the bottom mount to the top of the spring I am about 2 inches shorter than what you have in your picture.
Don't thread it so far into the mount. I had the same question. You don't "install it" all the way into the mount. At first I wasn't crazy about how little it screwed in, but it works. Adjust it until you get to my measurements and then fine tune from there.
 

WYGoblin

Well-Known Member
Don't thread it so far into the mount. I had the same question. You don't "install it" all the way into the mount. At first I wasn't crazy about how little it screwed in, but it works. Adjust it until you get to my measurements and then fine tune from there.
Thanks a bunch. I was considering trying that. Now I feel more confident in doing it
 
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