idhtfts@yahoo.com wrote:
>
> At 07:00 AM 2/12/02, you wrote:
> >According to the Triumph Tune manual, Spit IV / 1500 should have a
> >fitted length of 8". The spring rate is 180 lb/inch. GT6's have a
> >fitted length of 8.1", but a rate of 220 lb/inch. This means that
> >they will look almost identical off the car but give a different
> >fitted height due to the extra weight of the 6 cyl engine if fitted on
> >the wrong car.
>
> Or perhaps that could give me the results I want (lower and not
> harsher). So the question is, what is the downside of compressing a
> spring more than was intended by using the Spitfire spring in a GT6?
>
> >Various alternative springs are available for our cars with different
> >fitted lengths and spring rates to enable you to change the handling
> >characteristics or appearance of the car.
>
> I haven't been able to find any data that shows fitted length when
> browsing the various catalogs. In fact the Rimmer pages on uprated
> suspension packages give no data at all.
>
> It looks like shorting the springs meant for my car might be the best
> way to go.
>
> Cheers
> -Maurice
You'll just get a mushier ride with a likelihood of bottoming out. If you want
to improve handling and adjust the height, you will want to either get
the right size and rated springs from someone like Ted S. or else cut down a
spring to the desired height and rate.
The latter is dicey because it is a hit or miss proposition at best. It's like
Forrest Gump's box of candy, "You never know what you'll get!". But
it is a much cheaper way to go if you are on a tight budget.
Joe
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