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Re: GT^ vs Spitfire front springs

To: idhtfts@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: GT^ vs Spitfire front springs
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Sat, 09 Feb 2002 11:49:57 -0700
idhtfts@yahoo.com wrote:
> 
> A lot of the part sources I have flyers or catalogs from list spitfire
> front springs but not GT6 springs. I assume the early Spits had much
> weaker springs than the GT6 but what about the later models?
> 
> My GT6 has the front high look which I never liked on these cars, and a
> lower ride height at the front would suit me fine. I also don't want
> too harsh of a ride that competition or shorter springs would give.
> 
> Am I on the right track here?
> 
> Adjustable spring perch shocks may also be the way to go but the last
> time i saw some they were very expensive $699 a pair - ouch!
> http://www.prirace.com/shocks.htm
> 
> -Maurice


Be careful when considering adjustable perch shocks.  Recently, I bought a pair 
of front SPAX shocks with adjustable perches for my Race Spit.  When I
got them I realized that the adjustments started at the stock Spitfire height 
and went up.  The result is that I could raise the car by adjusting the
perches but could not lower it.  

I sent them back and shortened the springs!

Joe

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