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Re: Sagging Springs

To: David Lieb <dbl@chicagolandmgclub.com>
Subject: Re: Sagging Springs
Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2003 23:50:38 -0400
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
References: <15948-3F4564CD-2705@storefull-2173.public.lawson.webtv.net> <003f01c3685b$0b4e4f60$8500a8c0@finnland> from [141.151.191.185] at Thu, 21 Aug 2003 22:50:35 -0500
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I thought I read somewhere that some cars were actually built with a 
little lean so that when the driver got in there the weight would then 
settle the car  to a more level stance. That was based on the assumption 
that  someone is always in the drivers seat  with or without a passenger 
and the springs will settle some after time.

Don't remember where, just think I read it. (gettin' old)

Dave

David Lieb wrote:

>>New springs may not help.....RH drive
>>BE's and Spridgets take a "lean" to the
>>right.....the unibody structure seems to
>>take a "set" over time. The heavier the
>>driver....well, you get the picture.
>>    
>>
>
>Strangely enough, my 1972 RWA leans a little to the passenger side. No, I
>sincerely doubt that it was ever RHD. Replacing the rear springs had no
>effect whatsoever. Maybe over time it will even itself out for a split
>second before assuming the "normal" driver's side lean...
>David Lieb

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