Driving review

[Brett Proctor]

Adjustments are done. It took longer to put the side pod back on than do the adjustment.

Didn't seem like there was much interest in this so I decided not to make a post on it.

 

[sector]

Probably wasn't alot of interest in the adjustment procedure since it is pretty straightforward process, and there are many videos on YouTube.

But feedback on ride quality after incremental improvements is of alot of interest.

 

[Brett Proctor]

Forgot all about YouTube for info on this.

Do they cover how much clearance you'll gain or loose per spline rotation?? and calculating what the rotation of the torsion bar needs to go, and how many splines you have to adjust to get the height you need??
Or is it a hit and miss thing.
If it was a hit and miss thing it could be a while before you get both sides the same

Probably take the car out tomorrow for a test drive.

 

[sector]

There are many videos. Some do go into details on how to dial in the suspension using outter and inner splines count.

 

[Brett Proctor]

Got the suspension adjusted so it isn't bottomed out.
Ride is much better. Not as good as a car made from a major manufacturer but the ride is OK. when hitting a bump it wont jar the crap out of you like before.

Every time I take the car out my confidence grows in it, ( that something major will happen and leave me stranded.)
No engine issues, no cooling issues, HVAC system works, no trouble codes, cooling fan works now with no issues. I still need to be careful exiting and entering the driveway so I don't scrape the bottom of the car. The part that scrapes the ground is the 4" dropped seat section.

 

[farfegnubbin]

I’m glad you found the problem and were able to improve the suspension. From what you’re currently describing it sounds pretty much what you can expect from a Sterling.

I’m jealous that you have such a road ready car. I’ve had that from time to time but currently have a lot of inoperable projects.

 

[Brett Proctor]

From what you’re currently describing it sounds pretty much what you can expect from a Sterling.

Yes I agree with you. with whats out there for stock suspension mods I believe your right.
I did a search for aftermarket torsion bars and the stock torsion bars are the softest ones available. All others go stiffer.

So without redesigning the rear suspension (and front) to something different this is as good as it will get.

 

[Brett Proctor]

currently have a lot of inoperable projects.

I've been there
I've found that focusing on one project and finishing that project works for me.
Money and time focused on one project (and not starting other projects) gets me to the end of that one project
Also if you start other projects the prior projects will get set on the back burner and you may never get back to them. money will get directed to the newer projects and you may lose interest in projects that you set aside for the newer projects.
One thing that happens to me is that when you hit a block wall with a project and need time to figure something out you start another project while you are figuring that issue out.
Next thing you know you have a bunch of projects and nothing is getting finished

I'm sure you know all this stuff. Just thought I'd put my 2 cents in. Oh wait...they're phasing out the penny. So I'll put my 5 cents in