Andy,
In NY that suspension would shake my fillings out as well as stress my poor
'66.
'66 Mike from NYC
----- Original Message -----
From: Andrew Murphy <solex67@hotmail.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2000 7:29 PM
Subject: Comp Suspension Vs. Regular Suspension
> Hi Folks,
>
> Gotta tell ya, now that I have driven my 70 which has been lowered with a
> comp suspension, I can hardly wait to put that mod on my 67. While I know
> some feel that a competition suspension is too harsh, I REALLY like the
> feeling of being able to take turns at a higher rate of speed with more
> confidence.
>
> It really showed itself on a freeway onramp I take every morning to go to
> work. It's a full 270 degree turn and it has two full lanes on it, so I
> practice taking the best angle I can in and out of the turn. With my 67
with
> standard suspension and stock rims and tires, I can take it at about 40
mph
> before I start to get ancy. I am practically lying on the passenger seat
if
> I am going that fast.
>
> In the 70, because I have lowered suspension with panasport wheels and
much
> bigger tires, I can take the same turn 5 mph faster. Better yet, I feel
> there is room for improvement.
>
> So I am willing to sacrifice a little comfort for the performance. It
really
> does make a difference.
>
> Andrew Murphy
> 67 2000
> 70 2000
> SoCalROC
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