 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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| rick 918-S |
Mar 2 2007, 08:40 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,680 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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Yes, I would check with the street rod guys and the Cobra kit car manufactures. Many of the chassis's used and built by these guys use coil overs. I would say a Big Healey would use the same rate as a Cobra kit. I don't blame you for wanting to ditch the lever action shocks. Specially with a V8.
OK, Spill it. What Healey; year and model, and what V8? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) I'm building a 59 Bugeye with a 1300 Suzuki Swift Twin cam and a Samurai 5 sp for Sandy "Shealey" And I have a 1954 100-4 I will be building with a Rover V8. "Bad dog" Attached image(s)  
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914efi somewhat OT: selecting coilovers Mar 1 2007, 02:22 PM
Andyrew What is the purpose of the vehicle? Street, race, ... Mar 1 2007, 07:41 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 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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