explicit Member 66 Member For: 16y 11m 19d Location: Perth, WA Posted 13/02/08 12:41 PM Share Posted 13/02/08 12:41 PM Lads, I've just purchased an Rspec F6.Interested to see some decent pics of some to get an idea of the ride height. Im thinking of gettingsome decent springs to remove any gap but wondering how the rspec sits from factory.Also can anyone tell me what it is exactly that the rspec has that differs from a 'normal' F6. (suspension wise that is) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagabond Bored Member Administrator 35,722 Member For: 22y 2m 16d Gender: Male Location: Dé·jà vu Posted 13/02/08 12:52 PM Share Posted 13/02/08 12:52 PM Barrett said FPV has customised the R-Spec package to maximise the handling characteristics of the Typhoon, allowing drivers of the limited edition F6 R-Spec to extract the best possible performance out of their vehicle, with the most significant change being the front end damper tune. ....you get a badge.......Edit: sorry but I'm yet to hear anyone say there happy with the 'supposed' better handling characteristics without mentioning an upgrade..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronm Dropping a turd Gold Donating Members 9,520 Member For: 17y 3m 3d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 13/02/08 12:56 PM Share Posted 13/02/08 12:56 PM And floor mats....Lads, I've just purchased an Rspec F6.Interested to see some decent pics of some to get an idea of the ride height. Im thinking of gettingsome decent springs to remove any gap but wondering how the rspec sits from factory.Also can anyone tell me what it is exactly that the rspec has that differs from a 'normal' F6. (suspension wise that is)I have an F6 with the usual kings sl front and ssl rear. its 650mm from the ground at each wheel when I measure to the centre of the guard. There is no gap between the tyre and the guard. From memory it was lowered 15mm at the front and 25mm at the rear .. Arron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypnodoc It's All In Your Mind Gold Donating Members 2,198 Member For: 21y 3m 1d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 13/02/08 01:05 PM Share Posted 13/02/08 01:05 PM Gotta say that the R Spec is a better handler than the stock BA Phoon was, still bouncy at over 220 on my private road. It is good enough IMHO not to bother with springs and shocks like the MK11 Phoon needed. Hope the Whitelines stop the high speed bounce, gonna find out when I get home next monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronm Dropping a turd Gold Donating Members 9,520 Member For: 17y 3m 3d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 13/02/08 01:07 PM Share Posted 13/02/08 01:07 PM (edited) A photo of how the suspension sits. Arron Edited 13/02/08 01:10 PM by arronm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronm Dropping a turd Gold Donating Members 9,520 Member For: 17y 3m 3d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 13/02/08 01:13 PM Share Posted 13/02/08 01:13 PM Gotta say that the R Spec is a better handler than the stock BA Phoon was, still bouncy at over 220 on my private road. It is good enough IMHO not to bother with springs and shocks like the MK11 Phoon needed. Hope the Whitelines stop the high speed bounce, gonna find out when I get home next monday.The whiteline swaybars stop some of the bounce but at speeds we are talking about it is the dampers that are doing most of the work, not to mention the brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypnodoc It's All In Your Mind Gold Donating Members 2,198 Member For: 21y 3m 1d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 13/02/08 01:42 PM Share Posted 13/02/08 01:42 PM Brembos matey, Brembos. Still the R Spec sits nicely at hign speed compared to a stock Phoon. The nolathane lower control arm bushes are the only thing I will do, until the R Spec shocks have 20,000klms which by then they should have been well and truely stuffed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagabond Bored Member Administrator 35,722 Member For: 22y 2m 16d Gender: Male Location: Dé·jà vu Posted 13/02/08 02:04 PM Share Posted 13/02/08 02:04 PM You have cars that last to 20,000klms Doc.... .....I thought you sold em once they lost the new car smell.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-SPEC You are a dead set goose Silver Donating Members 3,968 Member For: 19y 2m Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 13/02/08 08:00 PM Share Posted 13/02/08 08:00 PM The front looks as if it sits a lot lower than the back on my one...I have no issues with the handling at all. It's f*cking unreal. Haven't had it over 200kph, and to be quite honest, it's a complete waste of money to replace anything if you're keeping it stock. How many times do you want to go over 200kph if you enjoy your licence?I think the lowest clearance is 110mm which is obviously 10mm above roadworthy limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
explicit Member 66 Member For: 16y 11m 19d Location: Perth, WA Posted 13/02/08 11:24 PM Author Share Posted 13/02/08 11:24 PM Thanks for the pics guys, the car is a daily driver, im not looking to go to hard core on the suspension for this car. Sway bars would help cornering and dynamic balance on the limit but that's something I can make a decision on after a track day or three.More so wanting to aesthetically improve the car with no gap between guard and tyre but using decent matched springs. Not a fan of the king/lovell et al grade of gear. May try some eibachs.The only real mod will more than likely be a nizpro stage II plus and some tints.Thanks again for theh responses and pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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