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

Tom ah3000me at gmail.com
Thu Oct 13 09:32:04 MDT 2016


That explains why every URL returned from a google search ends with .uk

- Tom

On Thu, Oct 13, 2016 at 10:18 AM, Michael Oritt <michael.oritt at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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
>>
>> 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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