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

[Michael Oritt]

Translation:  Custom muffler

Best--Michael Oritt

On Thu, Oct 13, 2016 at 8:42 AM, Tom <ah3000me at gmail.com> wrote:

>
> What is a bespoke silencer?
>
> - Tom
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> On Thu, Oct 13, 2016 at 6:33 AM, Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:
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>> 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:
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>> 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!
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>>
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>> 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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