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Re: TR4 front springs

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Subject: Re: TR4 front springs
From: "David Talbott" <dtalbott@archrepro.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 15:51:23 -0800
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Dennis:

It may be easier to query the group for thoughts on the physicals of 
diameter, length, and poundage, and then look for appropriate Eibach's or 
similar new components.  Springs can go soft, so rather than old competition 
parts,or MGB fronts, or whatever the hot setup is said to be, just get the 
numbers and go buy 'em.

Remember that what one person uses for length and poundage might not 
transfer to your car because of tire variables (that can impact not only 
ride heights, but effective spring rates as well), IRS vs. solid axle cars, 
and no fewer than twenty or thirty other aspects.  My point here is that you 
need to make sure that the suggestions are reasonably transferable to your 
situation.  Patterning things after a fast car that is as close as possible 
to yours may be a good starting point - unless, of course, it's a piece of 
crap car with a talented  pilot who just drives around the oddities of the 
setup.

Good luck,

Dave Talbott


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