[Fot] Spitfire Front Shocks

[Mike Harmuth]

Hi Brad, yes those are the ones.

mike h

On Mon, Jan 10, 2022 at 9:48 AM Brad Eells <tr4abrad at gmail.com> wrote:

> All,
>
> Looks like this is what I am looking for:
>
> https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GSA366SPAXAS
>
> Thanks!
>
>
> *Brad Eells*
> *Chino CA*
> *#72 FP 1969 Triumph Spitfire Mk3*
> *#35 DP 1962 Triumph TR4*
> *1965 Triumph TR4A IRS...for the road!*
>
>
>
>
> On Mon, Jan 10, 2022 at 6:10 AM Mike Harmuth <ofracer at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> 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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