RPS
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| posted on 3/12/03 at 09:45 PM |
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Coil-over shocks
I am just starting to pull together all the items I need for my build and I have got the chance of some second-hand coil-over shocks. I understand
they are from a Westfield kit. Can someone give me advice on what I need to look for? Dimensions specifications needed and price before I go and look
at them.
Thanks,
RPS
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 3/12/03 at 10:27 PM |
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as a guide.......
12 - 13 inches long uncompressed
8 ins fully compressed
APPROX 160 - 200lb springs rear
APPROX 220 - 350 lbs front
depends on the engine for the fronts - and the angle you mount them at.
you can always buy new springs - cost about 30 quid a pair (but losts more some places).
dont spend more than 220 quid or so - you can buy them for that new from Darren on this site (dozracing i think is his member name - do a search).
atb
steve
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RPS
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| posted on 4/12/03 at 08:27 AM |
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Thanks. That is just the information I needed. I have a 2.8 Ford v6 to put in (if I can get it to fit) so I assume that I will need springs rated at
the top end of your scale?
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ned
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| posted on 4/12/03 at 09:40 AM |
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i bought some second hand spax for £110 off a westfield. 350lbs front, 190lbs rear, from a zetec 2ltr to fit my 2ltr vauxhall if this helps.
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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dozracing
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| posted on 5/12/03 at 01:27 PM |
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Ohh god not the Shocks thread again.
Non inflamitory responses required from all!
For your ref. my shock kit details can be found on www.gtstuning.co.uk
Kind regards,
Darren
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 5/12/03 at 03:48 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RPS
Thanks. That is just the information I needed. I have a 2.8 Ford v6 to put in (if I can get it to fit) so I assume that I will need springs rated at
the top end of your scale?
I have the 2.4 baby brother of the ford 2.9 v6.
350 lb springs seem 'about right' at the front, and I have 180 at the rear, which, static - itns not drivable yet - seem a tad stiff.
bear in mind that altho 350 seems steep, due to the mounting angle, they have a lever action on em from the front suspension that make sthe effective
rating much lower....
atb
steve
[Edited on 5/12/03 by stephen_gusterson]
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