Pete, 1600/180B/200B/240K/C210 are all 4 x 4.5" (114.3mm) PCD. Coil overs are a much better option and have all but 1:1 (actually 0.92xxx:1) spring ratio from memory (one of those "how to" books tells you exactly what it is). In case you don't know what I'm talking about it is the actual overall rate for a coli over eg if you fit a 175# coil over you multiply the spring rate by 0.9 - with coil overs the ratio varies a tad by offset, again it's in one of those "how to" books but it doesn't vary much to 1 decimal place. The rear of a 1600 spring ratio is 3.8:1 with stock trailing arm type, and 1:1 with coil overs. I have found rear coil overs over the top for street use, but on a track 1600 with slicks they are in combo with adjustable shocks all round the best that you'll get (and the price will reflect this fact)
regards Terry -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pete and Trace Sent: Monday, 25 November 2002 11:06 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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]/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------
