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Re: Mk3 spitfire suspension upgrade

To: timm01@cs.soaks.kent.sch.uk, triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Re: Mk3 spitfire suspension upgrade
From: "Jonathan Miles" <MILESJE@novell2.bham.ac.uk>
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 1997 16:44:56
> From:           Greg Timms <timm01@cs.soaks.kent.sch.uk>
> Organization:   Comp. Sci, Sevenoaks School, Kent.
> To:             triumphs@autox.team.net
> Date sent:      Wed, 26 Nov 1997 14:15:21 GMT
> Subject:        Mk3 spitfire suspension upgrade
> Send reply to:  Greg Timms <timm01@cs.soaks.kent.sch.uk>

> Does anyone have any sugestions on the best way to upgrade the rear 
> of a mk3 spitfire for beter road holding. I have heard that uprateing
> the tyres and the struts is better than uprating the suspension what 
> are the costs involved, and what is the most authentic modification.
> Thanks.

I've heard that the accepted method is to use the swing spring and 
thicker anti-roll bar out of a MkIV or 1500 model. Seems to be a 
cheap fix as well.

Jonathan

Spitfire 1500

 

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