Xida Gen2 700/400 General Settings
#1
Xida Gen2 700/400 General Settings
Well tomorrow I start the install of the XIDA coilovers 700/400 single adjustable. My car is stock weight with a hard top running 15x8 ET32 with 205/50r15 Dunlop Star Specs. I did a bit of prep work in terms of removing trunk liner pieces and soaking all of the bolts for the long bolt method with PB blaster to make everything a bit easier for the install.
Xida owners, what are you running for pinch weld height as well as how many clicks for comp/rebound are you running? I will fine tune it as I go along, but want to get into the ball park for settings. Also what are your guys and gals thoughts on the chances of me needing to roll my fenders with the 15x8 ET32 FFD wheels with the 205s? From what I have read it will be close but I should be ok with the correct alignment. I don't have any ambition of slamming the car.
Xida owners, what are you running for pinch weld height as well as how many clicks for comp/rebound are you running? I will fine tune it as I go along, but want to get into the ball park for settings. Also what are your guys and gals thoughts on the chances of me needing to roll my fenders with the 15x8 ET32 FFD wheels with the 205s? From what I have read it will be close but I should be ok with the correct alignment. I don't have any ambition of slamming the car.
#14
Each kit should have come with 12 bushings. 10 of them should have been pre installed. 2 should be loose in the box.
The rears must have 3 bushings.
The stack should be:
Large washer
Large bushing with the "nipple" cut off
Large bushing with the nipple facing the top hat (up)
Small bushing with the nipple facing the top hat (down)
Large washer
Nut
Jam nut
If you tried to put 4 bushings on a shock you would never be able to get the nuts on.
The fronts typically only get 1 large and 1 small bushing. The extra large bushings are for the person who wants to run overly tall tires and needs extra clearance in the front to prevent rubbing.
The rears must have 3 bushings.
The stack should be:
Large washer
Large bushing with the "nipple" cut off
Large bushing with the nipple facing the top hat (up)
Small bushing with the nipple facing the top hat (down)
Large washer
Nut
Jam nut
If you tried to put 4 bushings on a shock you would never be able to get the nuts on.
The fronts typically only get 1 large and 1 small bushing. The extra large bushings are for the person who wants to run overly tall tires and needs extra clearance in the front to prevent rubbing.
#18
"For a mostly daily driver that only sees occasional autocross or track use, 550/350 if using ultra high performance 205/50 street tires. If ride quality is priority number one, 450/300 rates. 450/300 will not be enough spring to run low ride heights with high grip tires. Either run above 5" front pinch weld or 300+ treadwear 205's for 450/300. LSx V8 conversions use the same guildelines. Small block Ford conversion, add 100# front and 50# rear to each recommendation. If you are still not sure, give us a call. We'll get the system matched exactly to your needs."
#19
I am running 225/45-15 RS3s, 949 "Big Grip" package with 800/500 springs with helpers. If I were to do it over again I would probably stick with 700/400 max. The car actually feels fine at 800/500 as a daily but I am on full soft. I know maybe I'm not looking at it right but i'd prefer to be able to soften it up a click or three for a little extra cushiness.
Don't fear the spring rate in XIDAs (within reason)
Don't fear the spring rate in XIDAs (within reason)
#20
I think people also want too much from the tires we are using. Ultra high performance or max performance summer tires are not a comfortable ride. I haven't tried it with my heavily sprung (compared to stock) car but I'd be willing to bet that switching to some all season radials would do more for comfort than 200 lbs of spring rate with a high quality damper.