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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Dryfly, Oct 19, 2021.

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  1. Dryfly

    Dryfly Karting

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    #1 Dryfly, Oct 19, 2021
    Is there any such DIY thread?
    I plan on doing this soon and all I really need is a starting point to set the springs initially for final adjustment/corner balancing. I am thinking a measurement from the bottom jam not on the shock to the bottom of the threads on the shock.
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  2. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Terry H Phillips
    #2 tazandjan, Oct 19, 2021
    The California WSM has procedures for removing the shock/spring and setting up the suspension, but only has settings for standard shocks or optional magneride shocks. Nothing on recommended settings provided by Novitec?
     
  3. Ferrari Tech

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    #3 Ferrari Tech, Oct 20, 2021
    With Novitec springs, it will lower the car just replacing the springs. There is no need to disturb the original adjustment setting. However, you will need a very good spring compressor to remove the original springs. They are under a lot of preload. Pay close attention to how the threaded collar, nut, washer and spacer fit. I have gone behind more than one spring change that was assembled wrong.
     
  4. Redneck Slim

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    #4 Redneck Slim, Oct 20, 2021
    1) When I got springs for my Portofino,Novitec was no help at all. Novitec couldn't even tell me how much their springs would lower the car with no adjustments.
    2) Ride height is adjustable with the base/non-Magneride suspension. See my thread "Lowering a Portofino".
     

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