 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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| DBCooper |
Mar 3 2007, 07:21 AM
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There are formulas, and some of the better coilover suppliers like Carrera can help you. You'll need to know the compressed and extended lengths (stroke), the approximate weight of that corner, and the angle between the top and bottom mounts. If it's absolutely vertical, hot rod style, that's all you need to know, but if there's an angle from the top to bottom mount then there's some leverage that increases the spring and dampening rates. You can probably find a formula on the net, but it would be better to just talk to Carrera. They're helpful and they'll give you better advice than you'll be able to work out by yourself.
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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 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 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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