Dickyboy
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| posted on 31/12/07 at 10:22 AM |
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Large coilover fitting on Locost
I've bought a part built Locost, the coilovers are GAZ adjustable but are larger than the usual, about 80mm diameter on the outside of the
springs. These won't fit on the "book" front suspension, they foul the top wishbone. So the previous owner has moved the top
mounting brackets up 1.25" (and thus out towards the wheel), which affects the geometry during suspension travel.  What effect will that have,
as far as I can see it changes the camber under travel
So I can either live with that, or move the lower mounting point inboard by 3/4". But will that be OK, will I need to beef anything up? The
springs are marked 300 so are harder than recommended. What will the effect be if I
Help would be greatly appreciated!
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cjtheman
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| posted on 31/12/07 at 10:35 AM |
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hi
what i think i would do is to re-position mounts for upper wishbones ( back to where they should be )
then re-fab new upper wishbones curved tube rather than straight that should give you more clearance
hth
colin
wanted
sunny weather
sva pass 12/6/09
taxed 16/6/09
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Dickyboy
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| posted on 31/12/07 at 11:00 AM |
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New wiishbones
Thanks, but am not that confident on fabricating something that complex, would need tube benders etc, unless they can be bought somewhere?
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cjtheman
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| posted on 31/12/07 at 11:23 AM |
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hi
have a look on the mk indy site they use the curved type
cheers
colin
wanted
sunny weather
sva pass 12/6/09
taxed 16/6/09
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britishtrident
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| posted on 31/12/07 at 03:18 PM |
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What you have to watch is that the top ball joints Transit Drag Links) have enough articulation for your suspension travel.
[Edited on 31/12/07 by britishtrident]
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