Joe,
If it weighs the same and you can fit it a foot further back that would
make for a significant change in weight distribution. I'd find out what
weight is where and go from there.
Bill
On Sun, 25 Nov 2001 15:27:51 -0700 Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net> writes:
> Since finishing the installation of the S2000 engine, I have
> discovered that the rear of the Spit is extremely low. Not that I
> am complaining about
> too little ground clearance, mind you, but The rear shocks are
> bottoming out on the down-stroke. I thought that if I went to
> Spitfire rear shocks it
> would solve the problem. However, I discovered that they are the
> same length when compressed as the GT6 shocks I have on the car.
> (This is a rotoflex
> rear from a GT6).
>
> The spring is dearched per the competition manual so I thought it
> would be ok. The S2000 engine/gearbox didn't appear to be extremely
> different in
> weight than the 1300/gearbox it replaced. Since it is about a foot
> further back in the chassis, it is most likely weighing heavier on
> the rear
> suspension.
>
> So, what do you Spitfire/GT6 racers have to say about correcting the
> problem.
>
> Rearch the spring?
> Coil-over shocks?
> Air lift shocks?
>
> I'm all ears and ready for any logical (read, cheap!) suggestions.
>
> Regards,
> Joe (C)
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