spring rates for rough tracks, opinions and advice sought |
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spring rates for rough tracks, opinions and advice sought |
Seabird |
Nov 27 2013, 01:13 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 165 Joined: 21-November 13 From: United States Member No.: 16,683 Region Association: South East States |
For those who run on Sebring and equivalently rough tracks what is a good starting point for torsion bars and spring rates on a -4 with DOT R type tires and Koni Sports.
I have done a search and see a lot of advice from West Coast drivers. Also spoke to the experts at Elephant (F 23mm R 250#) but again they have limited rough track experience. Thanks in advance! |
ThePaintedMan |
Nov 27 2013, 07:06 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States |
Manuel,
I agree with what's been said previously. Suspension is one of those things were we can all approach it differently and get similar results. In your case, it might be worth driving the car once at Sebring so you can feel for yourself what you need. No sense in spending money on "upgrades" yet if you haven't taken the car out and flogged it yourself (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) The 914 suspension stock is pretty damn responsive, especially for being 40 years old. With your previous experience you should have a good feel for what you think the car will need to go faster/be more responsive. Having the rear swaybay is a big plus in your situation, because it'll give you a chance to run a session or two with it disconnected. Then if you think you need a little more oversteer, you can connect it. The Konis are an added benefit as well. If at the end of the weekend you have some solid notes of things you'd like to improve, you could probably report back here and people can give you an idea of things to try to give you the biggest bang for your buck. My vote is to run it like it is and see how you like it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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