Adjustable Coil over shocks rec.

[Reiver]

This for an S3 caterham late 90's build with De dion and wishbone front end...the HPC Vaux 2L model.  What is available as I'd like to raise the body a smidge. Tried a search but nada showed up.  Bilsteins.  I'm not sure if this is the wide footprint or not btw.  Pics are for model ref. reference.

[11Budlite]

This kit says it fits most Bilstein dampers: https://caterhamparts.co.uk/dampers/41-damper-adjuster-kit-for-bilsteins-set-of-four.html

[Reiver]

Thanks, that's a great idea....

[Vovchandr]

13 hours ago, Reiver said:

  I'm not sure if this is the wide footprint or not btw

 

Well you're not an SV if thats what you're asking. In regards to the front being wide track or not we'd need an image of the top or your front shock but according to old images you're uploaded from the little bit I can see I believe you're narrow front end

[Reiver]

Ok, I knew it was not an SV...when did the 'wide tracking' become a thing.  This was a '99 build.

[11Budlite]

21 minutes ago, Reiver said:

Ok, I knew it was not an SV...when did the 'wide tracking' become a thing.  This was a '99 build.

 

According to 'The Magnificent 7' book, it was first offered in 1996.

[11Budlite]

I forgot to add that wide-track was only offered with cycle wings, not clamshells.

[Reiver]

Thanks, that answers that then....

[slowdude]

If i had the money to drop: meteor motorsport.

 

I think westermann does a kit as well.

 

Might be worth emailing either to see if they can do a raised spring height kit.

[MV8]

Here is another: https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Bilstein-B4-BOA-0000187-Small-Body-Steel-Coilover-Kit,6871.html?utm_medium=CSEGoogle&utm_source=CSE&utm_campaign=CSEGOOGLE&gad_source=5&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzOehs7b1iwMVZoFaBR1TJjGXEAQYAiABEgL0E_D_BwE

 

Besides the damper body od, the internal step in the sleeve id versus the metal ring or shoulder on the body will need to be assessed and possibly a simple ring made to increase the body register.

 

A non-adjustable option is to machine a 3/8-1/2 inch thick or so shim seat for a little more clearance. Can be made from aluminum or hard plastic like uhmw rod stock.

[Reiver]

MV8, those should work fine as the measurements match the present Billsteins I have.

[MV8]

FWIW, if there is any confusion about fitting, let me know. I adapted a universal coilover kit for a honda to sptifire dampers with a fabbed adapter to use standard springs. Included springs but I just wanted the seats as the springs were far too stiff and short.

[Reiver]

Nice, thanks, I will