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From: Kenneth Knight <kknight@klaenv.com><br>

To: FOT <fot@autox.team.net><br>

Sent: Sun, Nov 22, 2015 11:49 am<br>

Subject: [Fot] Spring Rates<br>

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<div class="MsoNormal">There have been a number of posts recently about front springs for TR3/4/6’s etc.  To have an idea what to change to you need to know what you have.  Below is a reference to a great book on car set up and handling.  There is a specific section dedicated to understanding coil springs, leaf springs and torsion/sway bars including formula’s for calculating rates for what you have.  I just checked and there are many copies available on-line in new and used condition.  I have the 1976 edition but it looks like it was updated in 1987.  </div>



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<div class="MsoNormal">“How to Make Your Car Handle” Fred Puhn, HP Books</div>



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<div class="MsoNormal">While there is a picture of a Porsche on the cover of each edition we will forgive Fred.  The Triumph he was racing has already flashed through the frame and is well up the road.</div>



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<div class="MsoNormal">Happy Thanksgiving and Cheers to All,  Ken</div>

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