[TR] [Spits] spit suspension question

[Joe Curry]

You are probably right, based on the fact that I have little or no
experience with those particular springs.  But as I stated earlier, all the
People who I have sold Camber Compensators to have been very enthusiastic
about the effect it has on their handling.

In one particular case, It is on a Herald Estate wagon and the results in an
autocross are very noticeable.  

Going back to something that Andy Mace said, I too wonder if those were the
springs used on the Works Lemans Spitfires.  It seems that people racing
early Spits are typically using extremely stiff dearched springs with the
cars greatly lowered.  There is a noticeable negative camber and in those
situations, they don't seem to have the wheel Tuck" problem.    So it gives
credence to your supposition.

Cheers,
Joe
-----Original Message-----
From: Rarebits [mailto:bill at rarebits4classics.co.uk] 
Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2007 2:16 AM
To: 'Joe Curry'; spitfires at autox.team.net; triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Spits] [TR] spit suspension question

> From: Joe Curry [mailto:spitlist at cox.net]
> 
> Even with the Herald spring, you would need the camber compensator to get
> rid of the dreaded wheel tuck caused by unrestricted swing axles. 

Hi Joe,
That's really not the case with the HD spring. I have driven Courier Vans
extensively and found that in standard well maintained trim, they will out
handle most equivalents with trick suspension.

> A good
> number of the camber compensators I have sold are to Herald and Vitesse
> Owners who have all informed me of their amazement of how it improves the
> handling.

Bear in mind that the 552lb/in spring has been unavailable for 30+ years,
and even then few Herald owners are aware of it's existence. 
Cheers,
Bill.