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Old 18th March 2010, 06:49 PM
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Default what suspension?

got a haynes roadster which i believe is 3ge's one they used at the exeter motor show in 2008. it has the in board suspension, so just woundering what size shocks and springs i need.

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Old 18th March 2010, 07:46 PM
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Could be best to ask 3GE,if not MK use a similar idea.
Would be interesting to see a pic of the suspension set up.
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Old 18th March 2010, 07:49 PM
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Could be best to ask 3GE,if not MK use a similar idea.
Would be interesting to see a pic of the suspension set up.
ask 3ge a bloak called keith said he dont no and have to wait untill johns back.
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Old 18th March 2010, 07:56 PM
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I Didnt say you would have to wait until John is back, i said when john feels up to it he will answer
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Old 18th March 2010, 08:05 PM
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I Didnt say you would have to wait until John is back, i said when john feels up to it he will answer
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sorry mate my mistake. and didnt mean 2 be rude by saying a bloke called keith
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Old 18th March 2010, 08:17 PM
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First,
That bloke called Kieth,( ).... how is John doing, on the mend I hope?

Second,
The shocks are 13" open length, as for spring rates then that depends on the weight of the car ,motor used etc and how you like the car to feel as nobody is the same.
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Old 18th March 2010, 08:34 PM
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First,
That bloke called Kieth,( ).... how is John doing, on the mend I hope?

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The shocks are 13" open length, as for spring rates then that depends on the weight of the car ,motor used etc and how you like the car to feel as nobody is the same.
so as long as i buy 4 dampers that are 13" open il be ok?? im having 250lb springs on front and 300/350 on back.
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Old 19th March 2010, 01:23 PM
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can anyone confirm that as long as i buy 13" open suspension for my inboard set up il be ok? as ready to order.
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Old 19th March 2010, 02:52 PM
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Do you have room in the front to fit them Layton,the steering rack is there aswell.
Maybe post a picture.
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Old 19th March 2010, 02:56 PM
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Do you have room in the front to fit them Layton,the steering rack is there aswell.
Maybe post a picture.
yeh plenty of room mate 3ge built the chassis for a show. steering rack is right at the front and the brackets to take the suspension is about 6 inches behind it.
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