avo's

[mayhem]

i'm thinking of getting avo coilovers, but as the are very rarely used in the netherlands, its hard to find some info..
its mainly so the car is a bit equal (Spelling).. i have front coilovers, and the are really stiff, but the rear is quit loose.

with the rear coilovers, does the turrent need modding? i know a mate making a custom turrent when placing GAZ coilovers.

and how low can i go with avo's? i assume the avo's also have camber adjustment in the front?
iirc avo's have adjustable stiffnes?

this is how the nova stands currently. front coilovers on there lowest (could go lower by removing the helper spring) rear is -80 springs, but she's stripped out. i dont want it higher, rather lower and stiffer suspension (A)

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c341/mayhem22/21022009014.jpg

[tom_beverley]

with the rear coilovers, does the turrent need modding?

It greatly depends on the coilover and (unfortunate) large factory tolerences on the Nova. Some people have managed to fit rear coilovers without any modification, some people have to hammer the inner arch whilst for some people the only option is to fabricate new rear turrets to provide enough room for the coilover to avoid both the inner arch AND the inside edge of the wheel.


and how low can i go with avo's? i assume the avo's also have camber adjustment in the front?
iirc avo's have adjustable stiffnes?


I think the AVO's lower by approximately 80mm, possibly a little lower say 90mm maximum.

The Avo's don't have camber adjustment (not many suspension setups do for the Nova) but this can be acheived by using a camber bolt kit which essentially means enlarging the top strut bolt hole and using an offset washer and bolt.

Yes, AVO's (EVO model IIRC) are fully adjustable in terms of height and stiffness but don't forget that the use of the correct 'strength' spring will also make a massive difference and help relieve the pressures on the coilover. Many people just wind the coilover to full stiffness which may lead to too much stress being placed on the seals which will lead to failure.

Hope that helps.

[mayhem]

great! thnx tom.


The Avo's don't have camber adjustment (not many suspension setups do for the Nova) but this can be acheived by using a camber bolt kit which essentially means enlarging the top strut bolt hole and using an offset washer and bolt.

same idea as my el cheapo vmaxx kit has standard?

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c341/mayhem22/SP_A0921.jpg

i guess i will be in trouble with my banded steelies's.. there pretty close to the rear shock.

[tom_beverley]

Yeah, it looks like those coilovers have a slotted top bolt hole so that would work essentially the same way by pulling/pushing the coilover in/out. Another option would be to buy alloy eccentric top mounts which allow a degree of camber adjustment, are they available over there?

To solve the tyre rubbing you could experiment with different spacers?

[craig green]

You can also elongate the upper holes in the fr turrets inwards for camber adjustment. Then use an adjustable strut brace to securely hold the top mount in position. I found they can slip regardless of how tight they are attached.
My AVO rear coilovers were very stiff, so sold them to get a full GAZ kit, which feel far nicer. Its all in the spring rates really. If you turret the rear inner arches, you could space the damper bodies inward to clear the wheels as the upper mounting hole can be drilled where you need it & the lower mount on the beam needs reinforcing which would be just as easy to cut off & re-weld back on slightly further inboard.

[craig green]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/NovaGSi-WIP_pics/Turret_1.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/NovaGSi-WIP_pics/Turret_3.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/NovaGSi-WIP_pics/GSi_build006.jpg

Hope that sequence shows what I did?