RE: rear suspension queries

[Brad Hallett]

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Konis and Bilsteins do a coilover which has a threaded tube which slides over a circlip around the shock.  excellent setup but reinforce those towers o you will go from hero to zero when your arse falls on the ground and the shocks punch through the parcel shelf -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Daniel Kroehn Sent: Sunday, 3 February 2002 8:04 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: rear suspension queries Would koni do a kit?  I basically got the idea from the datsun bible ("How to hodrod and race your datsun") on page 116 as they show a koni that has a threaded tube.  Its just that through work I can get hold of koni or bilstein stuff which would bring the costs down considerably.   Cheers   Daniel Kroehn ----- Original Message ----- From: Dan To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2002 3:41 AM Subject: Re: rear suspension queries Daniel, To go for adjustable coilovers, you'll need to look aftermarket such as Aldan, Carrera ,Pro-Shocks,Koni etc.. and determine what travel you'll need and spring rate. I think it is a good idea to brace and strengthen the rear shock towers to carry the increased load. On my car (project under de/con/struction) I'll be using Porsche 914 Bilstein Coilovers, which  probably won't have enough extended length for the std. mounting points+ use slightly lrger 3" springs (200#).   Some of the shocks from Carrera or Aldan would work well,are actually very good value  and 21/2 " springs are cheap and avail in any rate virtually. Higher end will have adjustable bumb/ rebound etc.. I would check out any company that deals with stock cars/ pro street etc.. and determine how much wheel travel, spring rate required etc..  Also look at  summitracing.com or stockcarproducts.com(excellent site) or hotrod.com. Any of the preceeding comments shold not be taken seriously. Any person/s named have had their identities changed to protect the innocent. Any claims of horsepower or performance should not be taken seriously and are subject to embelishment and exageration for bench racing purposes only. Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions Great stuff seeking new owners! Bid now! --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/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------