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Re: Vixen front spring free lengths and rate? 2222222

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Subject: Re: Vixen front spring free lengths and rate? 2222222
From: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
Date: Wed, 03 Jan 2001 10:30:46 +0000
Bill,
   I measuring at the corners of the chassis which I define as the four
corners
of the outrigger parts of the chassis.

John

Bill Sanford wrote:
> 
> John,
>  Sorry, just thought of other things. where are you measuring the extra
> 1-2"? If at the bumper in front, this would be greater measurement than
> at the wheel. Raising the rear would drop the "front bumper" more if
> that
> is your desired outcome.
>   Bill
> 
> Dr John Upham wrote:
> >
> > Dear All,
> >      The front of my Vixen S3 is sitting too high. The rear seems
> >      about right on
> >
> >      4 x 65 lb/inch (measured on a spring compressor
> >      at Reading University) of 14" free length
> >
> >      The fronts are 185 lb/inch and 13" free length (I think
> >      but not sure).
> >
> >      Bearing in mind I'm using a 1600 Kent Crossflow engine with
> >      an alloy bellhousing, can anyone recommend some front
> >      spring spec figures please?
> >
> >      I reckon the car is nose up by around 1-2 inches too much.
> >
> >      Best Regards,
> >
> >      John
> >
> >
> >
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