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! |
dlestep |
Nov 27 2013, 09:50 PM
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I am smilin'... Group: Members Posts: 890 Joined: 15-January 08 From: Sunrise Florida Member No.: 8,573 Region Association: South East States |
In response to running [as is], at least do the following first:
Replace: Street worn front discs, pads, rubber brake lines, front bearings, rod ends, and ball joints. Bleed system, lower first, then upper on each caliper. Double check vent clearance on rear calipers. Replace shorter lug bolts with the longer ones and check lug torque, twice. Check: fuel lines and replace all rubber, including the steering shaft rubber disc, and check steering shaft u-joints and shaft bushing. Replace: exhaust and intake gaskets. Move all fuel filters forward and not in trunks or engine bay. Check: transaxle fluid, CVs and boots, output shaft seal, shift rod input seal. Replace: pivot and throw-out bearing, and clutch disc. Replace: shifter bushings, and shift rod coupler (safety wire bolt). Replace: front engine mounts on crossmember and new outboard bolts. Replace: Clutch cable and throttle cable. Reset chamber on all four corners and align. Now everything has been checked and controls are on equal terms. You have a base-line to operate from. Use check lists, do not rely on memory. ~ I have probably missed alot of little stuff, but after these things are completed, your confidence level will be higher. |
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