Ulix's summary is exactly as I would describe it.
As for spring rates, using the WC 510lb springs on real roads will
drive you crazy, shake everything loose, and cause front end patter.
I have these on the bugeye. Fantastic on the track and very smooth
roads, but not all that flash on the road.
>From the collective wisdom around here, somewhere around the 380lb/in
with a ride height of 1" - 2" lower if you plan to use it on the street.
One thing to watch out for if you do choose to use very stiff springs is
cracks
in the front end structure. Most race/rally cars have had to weld up cracks.
Also you'll need to run a spanner over the steering and front suspension
bits
on a fairly regular basis as they vibrate loose. (I've had this happen to
nylock nuts!)
Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
To: R Williams <spriteracer@juno.com>
Cc: Deikis@aol.com <Deikis@aol.com>; spridgets@autox.team.net
<spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, April 10, 1998 2:24 AM
Subject: Re: Spridget rear suspension
>On Mon, 9 Mar 1998, R Williams wrote:
>
>> John,
>> I would suggest you buy a panhard bar. If you don't and you have square
>> arch fenders you will rub the sidewalls of your tires on the fender lip.
>> I found out the hard way this past weekend at an autocross school. I
>> have done the same mods as yout except I have the Winner's Circle front
>> bar and I run their 5/8" rear bar. I really like the way it handles.
>> Sticks like glue. I just ordered the panhard bar today. Sounds like you
>> have the right combo for a real monster.
>> Rick Williams
>> P.S. I was told the panhard bar makes the car handle better too (less
>> oversteer?). I will find out in 5-7 days.
>
>Rick,
>For me, the Panhard bar makes the handling much more predictable. The
>oversteer comes on gradually and you can feel it coming. Before I
>installed it, the body would move sideways with respect to the axle,
>loading up the suspension in this direction. When the tires lost
>traction, the axle would snap back to the center and traction was lost
>abruptly.
>
>Do you two drive you cars on the street? How are those stiff springs on
>real roads?
>
> Ulix __/__,__
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> '67 Sprite
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