 somewhat OT: selecting coilovers, coilovers for Healey V8 build |
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| 914efi |
 Mar 1 2007, 02:22 PM
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I'm building an Austin Healey V8, and am redoing all of the suspension, changing to coilovers front and rear. Does anyone have experience on choosing damping rates (based on weight/spring rate?) and suggestions for brands? I'm assuming I will want double adjustable damping.
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| Andyrew |
Mar 1 2007, 07:41 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California 
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What is the purpose of the vehicle? Street, race, show?
I assume you mean spring's when you refer to dampening rates.. If so.. On a stock car, I would figure out weight ratio of front to back stock and then with the v8, Then I would compare overall increased ratios. and multiply the stock spring rates by that... Good luck |
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914efi somewhat OT: selecting coilovers Mar 1 2007, 02:22 PM
914efi Car is being built for the street, but my question... Mar 2 2007, 08:26 AM SteveL Can't believe I'm the first with this:
... Mar 2 2007, 09:23 AM rick 918-S Yes, I would check with the street rod guys and th... Mar 2 2007, 08:40 PM Aaron Cox
I'm building an Austin Healey V8, and am redo... Mar 2 2007, 11:05 PM
Andyrew Thats kinda what I figured.. but I know squat abou... Mar 3 2007, 02:15 AM Paul Illick There are formulas, and some of the better coilove... Mar 3 2007, 07:21 AM 914efi Thanks,
I planned on calling the mfrs for info. ... Mar 3 2007, 12:47 PM GS Guy EFI,
I think all the lower end adjustable dampers... Mar 4 2007, 04:56 PM 914efi Jeff,
Thanks very much! Mar 5 2007, 04:20 PM |
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