RE: Spring Rates

[Brad HALLETT]

I have always used 150lb all round.  Good performnce both rally and tarmac.  You have to get weight transfer to maximise late braking and traction.  Rock hard means more oversteer, less traction and greater instability on gravel   Regards Brad HALLETT http://www.powerup.com.au/~bhallett http://www.datrats.com.au for all Datsun performance equipment! -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Richard Clough Sent: Thursday, 23 November 2000 9:30 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Spring Rates I dont go for the 'rock hard" front springs theory. The body will break up too quickly and the car wont be rock solid on rough roads, like a good Datto rally car should be. Maybe variable up 20 - 40% heavier spring rates, and standard or even longer travel, but used with high quality gas struts and bump stops, such as KYB or similar.   Rears, not too much harder than standard, again use high quality gas shockers - Bilstiens were great, not sure if you can still obtain them, if not, try asking for Bilstiens to fit an LJ Torana, these work well an a rally 1600 rear end.   Talk to Peter Davis in Melbourne or Drummond Suspension in Albury for the best advice. ----- Original Message ----- From: Guy Coble To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, 23 November 2000 16:12 PM Subject: Spring Rates Hi All, This one is for the suspension/rally experts, what are the suggested spring rates for Rallying?? I am of the understanding that the preffered setup is a rock hard front, and semi hard rears, hust wondering your thoughts.   Also any suggestion as to how to go about strengthening 180b front struts??   Thanks All Guy --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/membersozdat@datascribe.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/membersozdat@datascribe.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/membersozdat@datascribe.com.au/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------