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Question about Wheel (spring)Rates

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Subject: Question about Wheel (spring)Rates
From: "david borden" <cobracrosser@jps.net>
Date: Sun, 14 May 2000 21:37:34 -0700
I am looking for advise on what a good starting point for spring rates at
the wheels or ball joints.

The car is 50/50 wieght distrib, and is approx 2200lbs.(cobra replica).  I
did a quick calculation and I believe it (the spring rate at the ball joint)
to be in the area of 150 lbs in the front.  190 in the rear.  Seems that the
front is a bit soft.

Anyone have some input on a good place to start.  What are common #'s for
succesfull autocross cars.

Also, I have found formulas for measuring the spring rate at the ball joint.
Is this the proper place to measure spring rate?

I will also be adding front and rear bars.

David

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