[Healeys] How to Increase the Front and Rear Height on a BT7

[Tom]

What is a bespoke silencer?

- Tom

On Thu, Oct 13, 2016 at 6:33 AM, Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:

> Start with maximum diameter tires without creating interference with parts
> of the body/chassis, paying special attention to the fit of the front
> wheels max left/right position. If you raise the height by altering the
> springs you have to pay attention to the reach of the shocks, you may have
> to change them for ones with more outward travel. The geometry of the front
> wheels will change considerably if you raise the riding height. Some
> serious mods may be necessary.
> Also consider modifying the exhaust system by using bespoke silencers at
> the rear only to create more ground clearance.
> Fit skid plates under the car for protection.
> Kees Oudesluijs
>
>
> Op 13-10-2016 om 4:08 schreef Rafael Abugattas:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I am in the process of doing a nut and bolt restoration on a 1962 BT7
> Three Carb. My car is located in Lima – Peru and according to Waze we are
> in the top ten worst places to drive in the world!
>
>
>
> Authorities have found no better way of controlling speed than filling the
> streets with speed bumps of different height and sizes. There are parts of
> the city where you can find several on one block!
>
>
>
> As you can imagine Lima is not the best place to drive such a low vehicle
> as a Healey and I am considering increasing the front and rear height of
> the car maybe a couple of inches. I am aware that this will affect the look
> of the car but I have no other choice.
>
>
>
> Would you please provide me with ideas or suggestions on how to tackle
> this project before we start assembling the car and suspension?
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance for your comments.
>
>
>
> Best regards,
>
> Rafael
>
>
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