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! |
Seabird |
Nov 28 2013, 06:53 AM
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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 |
Thanks everyone for your input! A lot of good points made.
Dave, thanks for the beingins of a check list. Check lists are goood (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) This car has been sitting for a long time and needs plenty of catching up on maintenance. If it had been in regular service before I bought it I may have thought about doing less to get it ready for the track. I am not interested in showing up to the track and have to end the weekend early because the shocks are blown out or a bit of dried rubber failed. Going through and getting the safety equipment, drive train and suspension sorted is just the cost of tracking a car in my book. Yes it becomes a slippery slope, one I have slid down before! It costs a little money but I like where it ends up. A well sorted car that provides enjoyable weekends on the tarmac (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) instead of in the pits (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) A lot of Florida folks on this forum, that's cool! I hope to see you all at the track! Happy turkey day everyone! Miguel |
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