Webbo Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Hi, I have fitted basic dampers on the rear of Herald 13/60 and am thinking of putting some Monroe dampers on the front. Will this affect the handling ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Monroe are pretty much bog standard dampers. So no, it won't upset the handling, and assuming the old dampers are worn (you may be surprised, I have replaced dampers and found the 20+ year old ones are stiffer (in a good way) than the new replacements) should improve matters. The black standard (ie cheap) dampers just about do the job, but for many people are adequate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webbo Posted November 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Thanks clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 and when all fitted check the toe in of the rear wheels , with the specied 150lbs on each seat getting the rears right is most important if you dont want it to bump steer or bunny hop on pot holes etc. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Crewes Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Like tyres, you should always have better dampers at the rear. You don't want the car set up for oversteer, understeer is better, if you can't get neutral handling. Regards Mike PS 12/80422 Can we know who you are, or are you under cover? ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Monroes are fine , good standard shocker , up market from the multitude of black looks like a shocker thats always available unless you have deep pockets and access to a chassis dyno its very difficult to DIY settings that cover all ride conditions,many of us leap into the trap of Ooh Argh shiney, adjustable aftermarket bling and upgradeable stuff having spent a fortune many wont say well its actually worse.. ...that spoils the fun, but unless you are seriously into hybrid specs , for serious modifications many add on's are very hard to improve in a shed what manufacturers do with development/.experimental and dynamometer measured specifications, but dont let that spoil your fun Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webbo Posted November 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Thanks for the input, everybody. Mike - no, I'm not undercover, I put my membership number in by mistake and can't seem to change it, so I'm stuck with it! Unless anyone can help with that as well ....,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 When I changed the rear dampers on my Vitesse some on offer had to long a compressed length although the extended length was correct. When pointed out to the supplier that his did not allow any spring travel the only reply was that the part was correct, fitted a pair from a different place. Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Flinn Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Paul Is your car a Mk2 Vitesse with Rotoflex Suspension? If so, I would be interested in knowing what Rear Dampers you have fitted? Regards Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 No Mk1 no rotaflex worries, only had a them on a 1500FWD I used to own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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