Aragosta Shocking!

On my list for a long time has been some decent coil overs.

After a lot of research and weighing of options, I chose these Aragosta coil-over shock absorbers in standard form. The "Standard" model with a suitable spring rate will be good for my application or fast mountain driving and some non-competitive track use. Aragosta are recommended by Knight Sports, Top Secret Japan and Newera.

Front spring rate is 10.3 kg, 7.8 kg rear which will help the car bite nicely.

The main features of these shocks are :

All aluminium casing for ultra light weight. This has also been beautifully anodised in a gold finish. Full length threaded cartridge for ride height adjustment independant of springs adjustment. 12 stage adjustable damping rate for different driving conditions.

Pillow Ball upper mounts for exacting geometry changes. Construction features 50mm Aluminium Cartridge, 14mm Chrome shaft for strength and low friction and a 46mm Piston for high speed movement and damping balance. Design is also good for larger wheels where clearance is an issue.

I am also adding some Cusco anti-roll / sway bars front and rear to aid in body roll management.

Sizes are 32 and 18 which are an increase over normal and in-line with almost all manufacturers.

The next thing that will tighten things up is an Okuyama tri point tower bar. This has been rebranded for use by Auto-exe and RE-Amemiya in the past. This bar has a few features including a brake cylinder stopper thats built in and bolts to the firewall for structural support.

I'm also adding an engine damper to prevent the engine mounts from destroying themselves. It will be a tight fit with the bar, but the tight fit is possible.

Some other items to finish the interior. A new Defi control unit for the BFs and an ATC Suede gear knob

Just been ordered so I can't wait to get them, put them on and go for a long drive.

Russ.