Doug, I liked the competition spring that VB sells. Gives a good firm
feel...if that's what your looking for. Mine never came loose when I jacked
it up but you are right,they are shorter. They look funny until you get the
weight of the car on them.
Dave G.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Doug Mitchell" <dmitchel@sbcglobal.net>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2004 8:39 PM
Subject: Springs
> Spitted ones,
>
> I know that some of you have installed the shortened front
> springs that SpitBits sells. I have some questions for you.
>
> 1. Besides lowering the front of the car, how has the ride
> been affected? Is it harsher than the stock ones?
>
> 2. Did you have to modify the spring perches for the shorter
> springs? Do you have to hold the springs in place when you
> jack the car up?
>
> My 31 year old springs are about to be replaced, and I am
> trying to determine whether to stay with the stock springs
> or go to the shortened ones.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Doug
>
> --
> Doug Mitchell
> dmitchel@sbcglobal.net
> 1973 Triumph Spitfire 1500
> 1973 Triumph Stag
>
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