speedyxjs
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| posted on 18/6/09 at 06:21 AM |
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Alternative coilovers
Does anyone know any other car that uses coilovers the same as our cars (round loop bits on either end). I recently missed out on a set of noble
shocks the other day on ebay.
I figured finding coilovers this way would save abit of money and if there is a small car that uses them, they should be the right spring rate.
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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mad4x4
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| posted on 18/6/09 at 06:24 AM |
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Best Bet may be try and find a old Escort that has has a coil over conversion ....
Scot's do it better in Kilts.
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 18/6/09 at 07:06 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mad4x4
Best Bet may be try and find a old Escort that has has a coil over conversion ....
These use McPherson struts though, the bottom end is part of the upright.
Some TVR's use coil overs, but finding something of the right length with the correct spring and damping rates is going to be difficult.
[Edited on 18/6/09 by MikeRJ]
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l0rd
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| posted on 18/6/09 at 07:30 AM |
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vauxhall VX220??
Lotus Elise?
TVRs?
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tegwin
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| posted on 18/6/09 at 07:58 AM |
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There are always a few sets of coilies off a TVR either on ebay or the pistonheads parts classifieds..
But unless they are exactly the right length etc then dont bother...
I looked into this last year when I needed some...
In the end I spent an extra £50 and bought new ones from rally design that fitted the requirements exactly!
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MikeCapon
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| posted on 18/6/09 at 08:14 AM |
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Open length.
Closed length.
Spring rate.
Damping rate.
All these need to be right for your car. Probably a bit unlikely that you'll find what you need....
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 18/6/09 at 08:55 AM |
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How do i work out what spring rate and damping rate i need then?
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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MikeCapon
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| posted on 18/6/09 at 09:16 AM |
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The damping rate generally follows the spring rate. The heavier the spring the more damping is needed to control it.
To work out the spring rates have a look at this.
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