the pcd is the same just the top plate ,you need to file the 510 body out a wee tad to bolt the struts in
Malcolm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pete and Trace" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 1:06 AM Subject: Re: 240k strut tops > Terry, > is the 240k PCD larger or smaller.(pitch circle diameter) and by how much, > approx? > > I won't cut my springs. Will make adjustable coil overs. > > Pete. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Terry Rudd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Monday, November 25, 2002 9:48 PM > Subject: RE: 240k strut tops > > > > Pete, > > > > 240K tops are around 10mm (7/16") lower than 1600 tops but the bolt > pattern > > is a tad different - no drama if you don't mind (I don't have a problem > with > > it, it's legal in most places) elongating your tower strut retaining > holes. > > > > Your springs are not captive now and you want to lower them more? > Seriously, > > don't do it, go and buy some captive springs to suite your struts at the > > spring rate you desire (stiff is 175#, racing is 200+#) and the height you > > desire. Springs that are not captive are dangerous - that's why they are > > banned on the street, and even from most forms of motor sports. > > > > regards > > Terry > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sent: Monday, 25 November 2002 4:19 PM > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: 240k strut tops > > > > > > > > Hi all, > > is it true that 240k strut tops have a 1/2 inch lowering advantage over > > 200b/1600 > > tops??? > > I need to lower my front end by about 30-40mm however I don't need spring > > compressors to remove my spring now. What will happen if I cut them down > > even > > further? > > > > Pete. > > > > > > > > > > > > > --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/[email protected]/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------
