kaizokuace
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| posted on 27/7/06 at 12:08 PM |
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low cost suspension solution
is there one? do i have to dish out the $$$ for adjustable coilover dampers? is there another option? is it possible to make an adjustable spring
perch separate from the shocks? this might be cheaper since shocks are usually cheaper and springs are cheaper when the 2 arent the same unit.
someone please let me know that what i want can be done because my wallet is crying 
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JAG
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| posted on 27/7/06 at 12:13 PM |
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It has been done before.
If I remember correctly the process is to get some Austin Mini dampers and weld spring seats to the body and then fit your springs over the top. Hence
making coil-over-oil damper units. Do a search on the internet and I'm sure you'll find details 
Justin
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kaizokuace
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| posted on 27/7/06 at 12:21 PM |
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thanx, as long as i know its possible then i can do it, i am just worried about messing up the damper from the welding heat
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John Bonnett
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| posted on 27/7/06 at 12:38 PM |
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If I remember correctly the process is to get some Austin Mini dampers and weld spring seats to the body and then fit your springs over the top. Hence
making coil-over-oil damper units. Do a search on the internet and I'm sure you'll find details
I've been wanting to move the spring seats on a pair of 205gti struts but have been afraid to in case of damage to the shock absorber or me!
Does anyone reckon this can be done?
John
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MustangSix
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| posted on 27/7/06 at 01:07 PM |
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In hindsight, I think I might have used a coil spring kit from Speedway Motors instead of coilovers. It's a common configuration on light
weight hot rods. By bolting the upper to the chassis, you could make it somewhat adjustable. $120 Just add shocks.
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rash
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| posted on 27/7/06 at 01:10 PM |
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shockers
i made some adjustable height platform shockers from some standard mini front shockers
if you buy the quinten hazell brand the top eye screws off enabling you to make some threaded sleeves and top mount plates for the springs
[Edited on 27/7/06 by rash]
 
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ZEN
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| posted on 28/7/06 at 09:49 AM |
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kaizokuace
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| posted on 28/7/06 at 10:37 PM |
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thanx for the info guys, i will confidently devise some coilovers! for cheap! My goal is to make this car for as little as possible, especially since
my friend is giving me the engine for free i can drive the price down a lot. Now that i can make the coilovers for cheap the most expensive part of
the car is probably going to be the fuel cell.
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