Dave,
On any Spit prior to the MkIV and 1500 models, you want to make sure that
the shocks you put on the rear do not use gas charged technology (such as
KYB). These shocks force the suspension to be flexed to its highest and
force the rear camber to be in a positive stance.
Don't forget the camber compensator if you are doing any spirited driving!
;)
Regarding painting, it is a good idea to have all the mechanicals in place
before painting the outside because no matter how hard I try, I can never
get all the pieces installed without ruining the paint job.
Cheers,
Joe
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Mayer" <celiracer81@hotmail.com>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 12:19 PM
Subject: Suspension question and more...
> Hello Listers,
> First off, Happy New Year!
>
> As I am getting ready to send the car out to be painted (I know it has
> taken a while, but i am always in limbo trying to decide if i want it
> done...or if i want to do it myself). Anyways, I always had in the back
of
> my mind to replace the shocks front and rear and the front springs.
> SpitBits has the springs for $72.00/pair and the standard shocks for
$133.00
> set (front & rear w/ bushings). Good Prices? Anywhere else i should
check
> out? I have always had good luck with Nigel over there at Spitbits.
>
> And here is yet another advice seeking question from me. I have had it
in
> my head that i want the Spit painted this winter so it would be ready to
go
> come summer. I had originally planned on having the exterior painted in
the
> winter, then come spring time, pull the motor again so i can clean the
> engine bay and paint that myself. In your expert opinions, should i do
that
> first and THEN have the exterior painted? Or am i ok doing it in a
> seemingly bass-ackwards kind of way? I figured, while it was off being
> painted i would have time to collect all the rest of what i need to finish
> the project (carpet set, shocks, misc. little stuff), then when it gets
> back, engine bay finishing and slap everything together. Bad idea? Good
> Idea? Any thoughts or comments are welcome.
> I am to the point where i just want the car done so i can enjoy it!
>
> Thanks,
> Dave
> '68 Spit MkIII
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