Here is another reply re Joe Curry's rear wheel lift problem.
Subj: Re: rear wheel lift on Honda S2000 powered Spitfire
Date: 08/02/02 20:02:01 GMT Standard Time
From: <A
HREF="mailto:Sf.Phillips@btinternet.com";>Sf.Phillips@btinternet.com</A>
To: <A HREF="mailto:spitlist@gte.net";>spitlist@gte.net</A>
CC: <A HREF="mailto:Guyotleonf@aol.com";>Guyotleonf@aol.com</A>
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First thing I would check is the roll stiffness / rear spring rate - are you
using a rotoflex type rear spring? Try a rear anti roll bar (sway bar) but
don't go mad on the thickness and mount it to the chassis and not the boot
floor as in some poorly thought out kits.
Steve Phillips
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <A HREF="mailto:GuyotLeonF@aol.com";>GuyotLeonF@aol.com</A>
> To: <A HREF="mailto:sf.phillips@btinternet.com";>Stephen Phillips</A>
> Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 8:39 PM
> Subject: rear wheel lift on Honda S2000 powered Spitfire
>
> Hi Steve,
>
> This came from my pal Joe Curry.
>
> Do you have any ideas to help him?
>
> Regards
>
> Lion
>
> Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2002 15:24:41 -0700
> From: Joe Curry <<A HREF="mailto:spitlist@gte.net";>spitlist@gte.net</A>>
> Subject: Rear Wheel lift
>
> Hey Guys and Gals,
>
> I have been having a ball figuring out the limits of Tiny Tim (the
> Autocross Spit) now that I have the S2000 engine performing as it is
> supposed to.
>
> My most immediate problem is that on a hard corner, I am lifting one of the
> rear wheels.
>
> Bear in mind that I have a Rotoflex rear suspension and a Quaife LSD. What
> recommendations do you have about how to keep all four tires firmly
> planted on the pavement?
>
> I eagerly anticipate all the learned replies!
>
> Regards,
> Joe (C)
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