ChrisS
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| posted on 11/4/07 at 09:33 PM |
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Spring Rates for Locost BEC
Hi
Can anyone give me the benefit of their wisdom on the correct spring rates to use for a Locost with a Bike Engine, as im assuming they need to be
different to compensate for the lighter engine.
Also im trying to find a spring supplier called Yorkshire Springs, who im told are very reasonable. I cant find their contact details, so if anyone
has their details i would be most grateful.
Thanks
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RichardK
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| posted on 11/4/07 at 09:39 PM |
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Could be these, found on yell.com
South Yorkshire Springs
5, The Ickles, Sheffield Rd, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S60 1BN
Tel: 01709 375375
Regards
Rich
Gallery updated 11/01/2011
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jambojeef
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| posted on 11/4/07 at 09:57 PM |
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Im running 220lbs at the front and 180 lbs at the back.
I know others are using something similar?
Geoff
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Bob C
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| posted on 12/4/07 at 07:40 AM |
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I've got 150 front, 125 rear.
yes I was going for as softly sprung as I could get away with.
It seems to be OK now (took some adjusting to get right)
Bob
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ChrisS
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| posted on 12/4/07 at 08:01 AM |
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Does the weight of the driver have any bearing on the poundage i choose. Im not a lightweight and dont want the car hanging down at the back, nor do i
want it to be so stiff so the back skids around?
quote:
Originally posted by jambojeef
Im running 220lbs at the front and 180 lbs at the back.
I know others are using something similar?
Geoff
What type of ride does this setup give you?
Thanks
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NS Dev
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| posted on 12/4/07 at 11:09 AM |
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yay, for once two fairly good spring rate recommendations!
Anywhere between those two recommendations will be fine for road use, probably 200lb fronts and 150 lb rears would be a good starting point, although
I am only using 140lb rears on a vauxhall xe engined car, the rears are heavily dictated by driver plus passenger weights. If you want to drive with 2
15 stone people in it then you'll need 150lb at least on the back I think
[Edited on 12/4/07 by NS Dev]
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ChrisS
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| posted on 12/4/07 at 12:44 PM |
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Sorry to labour the point.
I just checked the GTS Tuning Website as i know they sell Protech shocks for their kit and thats what i have, and they recommend using 275 front 175
Rear.
Can anyone tell me how the pound rates work.
Im assuming that 275/175 will give a harder ride than 220/150 for example.
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