Re: Question about Wheel (spring)Rates

[Mark Sirota <msirota@isc.upenn.edu>]

david borden wrote:
> 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.

Most Formula Fords for Solo II run in the range of 50-100 lb/in wheel
rate in front, and 75-150 lb/in wheel rates in the rear.  These cars
weigh 1100 pounds with driver (minimum), and have weight distributions
of 40/60 typically.

Hope that helps.

Mark