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What spring rates???
Hi guys,
I'm almost ready to go ahead and buy my suspension, I've been putting it off for ages as it costs so much. I know what length dampers I need, but I haven't a clue when it comes to what poundage springs would be appropriate. The engine is a little heavier than normal, at 146kgs and at the rear I'm using semi trailing arms with an anti-roll bar, if this make any difference at all. Oh, and the car is going to be used on track only, so handling takes a major precedence over ride quality, as most tracks will be fairly smooth anyway.
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speak to GAZ based in essex found them verry helpfull in every way one comment on your exhaust manifold, it dosent help the flow of gasses i would check that this will be ok as heat build up in the engine could cause disaster performance = flow in and out great idea using the bmw v8 tho
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depends on your car weight overall really - car engined car - try 300-350 front 200 - 250 rear. bike engined car 200 front - 150 - 200 rear
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Remember the poundage is only one of the TWO things you need to know, the other is the unfitted length.
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spring weights
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My Roadster has 350lb up front & 250lb at the rear , using a 1.8CVH engine.
Spuds is the same spring rates too, & it handles like its on rails , with just the "right" amount of sprung weight when he throws it into the corners on a trackday etc. cheers andy |
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i'm using the same as the Andy's running a Pinto
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Don't forget, he needs the unfitted length as well! Poundage is useful but it's not all the story.
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I think I might just take Antonia's advice and call GAZ on Monday.
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