Thanks for the lead to JEGS, guys.
Since it's still being built, I'm just guessing at the 40%, but yeah,
the engine's in the rear, battery in the rear, no radiator, bumpers, or
fenders, bonnet replaced with a lighter one from a MG Magnette ZA, . .
. it's easier to see than to explain:
> http://www.carcentric.com/Lightnin.htm
Anybody know the RATE and FREE LENGTH of stock coils in the '80
Spitfire?
And I got the xyz bit (related to angle of the coils), but are the x
and y measured from the end of the lower A-arm (where the coil sits) or
from the center of the tire's contact patch? If it's the latter, using
wheel adapters will make any spring seem "softer."
M D "Doc" Nugent - www.carcentric.com
Seattle area
----- Original Message ----
From: Jim Muller <jimmuller@rcn.com>
To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 3:37:24 PM
Subject: Re: [Spits] Softer than stock front springs
. . . Wow! How does one reduce the front weight by 40%? Install a 2-
cylinder engine?? Cut the Spitfire engine in half, factor in the
lightened frame, suspension, and brakes, move the battery to the
trunk, remove the alternator, lights, horn...
--
Jim Muller
jimmuller@rcn.com
'80 Spitfire, '70 GT6+
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