[Fot] Spitfire Front Shocks

[Mike Harmuth]

I use the Spax adjustable perch shocks (they make a non adjustable set as
well, so be sure you're getting the right one). I like the "stiffness"
adjustment feature, you can make changes to the settings without  jacking
the car up, just reach under the car and twist the knob. I find I run
around  7 clicks from soft (out of ~20) and Watkins Glen and 10 on smoother
tracks like Thompson and Lime Rock. I've had one fail, after launching the
car at Pocono, and a second set just wore out after 10 years.

mike h

On Sun, Jan 9, 2022 at 11:25 PM Brad Eells via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> Amici,
>
> A quick shock question. My Mk3 had a custom set up for front ride height
> adjustability with a set of shocks that are not salvageable.
>
> I put a set of Koni's on the car during the rebuild but find the front
> riding high, or basically stock ride height.
>
> The only adjustable ride height shocks I can find is the GAZ model that
> appears to be only available at Rimmers.
>
> Is this the modern solution and any thoughts on how stiff to set them when
> installed?
>
> Thanks and Happy New Year!
>
>
> *Brad Eells*
> *Chino CA*
> *#72 FP 1969 Triumph Spitfire Mk3*
> *#35 DP 1962 Triumph TR4*
> *1965 Triumph TR4A IRS...for the road!*
>
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