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Re: spitfire front suspension

To: spitfires@autox.team.net, SMatson802@aol.com
Subject: Re: spitfire front suspension
From: Dave <KC3565L@sprintmail.com>
Date: Fri, 02 Nov 2001 19:57:11 -0800
This came up on the Triumph list a few years ago and the engineers 
came out in full force.  The consensus was that cutting the coils 
actually causes what's left of the springs to be stiffer than 
they were before.  But they normally sit kind of high to begin 
with.
Dave

> I know that I have GT6 springs in my Spitfire and it sits high.  It handles
> well, but looks odd.  I am sure that there are small clamps that are made to
> compress 1 or maybe 2 coils.  That should take care of mine.
> Anyone know where to find the items in question???
> Steve M

>My race Spit had GT6 front springs but have 2 coils cut out of each one.  It
>sits very low and provides good action.
>
>Joe

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