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WANTED - Coil over shocks to suit Ron Champion Locost
CaptainWow - 3/10/12 at 03:30 PM

Hi,

As title, I'm in need of some coil over shocks and springs for a Ron Champion Locost, if anyones got some good second hand or new units for sale let me know.

Cheers.


baz-R - 3/10/12 at 04:09 PM

cant help you but rallydesign do a locost GAZ coilover pack thats as cheap as thay get
i was arm twisting to get a set in a size to fit my hanes roadster but was a no go as its only locost size


procomp - 3/10/12 at 06:16 PM

Hi.

There is NO SUCH THING as a locost fitment Damper. It all depends on what size rims and tyres you decide to use, sump clearance. And obviously ride height.

The average Ron locost using 185/60/13 tyres will usually run with 12 1/2" open length front and 13" open length rear with 4" ride height under the front chassis rail and 4 3/4" ride height at the rear just in front of the rear wheels. However a 1/2" change in ride height will dictate a different length Damper.

The way to do it correctly is use dummy dampers to build ( steel box section with holes in either end ) the car until every major component is fitted on to the car and you know exactly what ride heights you want to run. Then you will know exactly what length dampers you need by measuring the bolt centers to have the correct travel in compression and rebound. You get the correct parts first time which is cheaper and less hassle in the long run.

Cheers Matt


CaptainWow - 3/10/12 at 06:55 PM

Fair play, I don't want to buying them twice. I will take make some measurements and get on it.

Baz-r thanks for the heads up on the Rally Design link, I will see what they can do once I have some dims.

Cheers.


metro6r4 - 3/10/12 at 07:27 PM

i have a set for sale in my lotus parts add heres the link

http://locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/34/viewthread.php?tid=174983