Gaz Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Have you read/looked at that book Aiden has man? It tells all... read it as it will help your design. Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 YupO have consulted Aidan, it will basicly be the same as his settup. Its partly an issue of handling, but mainly for future proofing. Basicly because of the ride height i want to keep it at, it means the leaves have been reset so much they are bending upwards, which is ok for now but not ideal. And because im about to get the 8point cage done i want it to tie into the rear turrets also rigidity. Like so And dont want it ending up like this And then i can eventually do this if it turns out is required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclejake Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 ^ I reckon you are therefore best to invest in a coil-over shock that accepts the most available spring sizes, and very, very light ones at that. Aidan uses a Bilstien coil-over shock that was very expensive, but the spring perch is effectively a simple light circlip. You will probably want something like 50 - 100lb springs so get a shock that takes light competition coils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Good brand and could go cheap. Easy top mount and you can choose your spring to suit. Unsure if they are damper/rebound adjustable http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 712344.htm Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 Shit good spotting gaz, wonder if the shock is adjustable. can then get something like this later on to bolt straight in if they need upgrading or whatever http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 125769.htm Wow you reckon that light UJ. Anyone seen this site before? Its super sweet! if only postage was free gaa http://www.motorsport-tools.com/index.p ... ac7037ae06 Wonder how expensive it would be to find a shock that can be mounted upside down to reduce un-sprung weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclejake Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 ^ How light you want the springs will depend on how far inboard your mounts are and what you want the car to do. Don't forget that you already have nlbs in the leaves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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