OK. I can see that. But it sounds as if this would always be the case with this configuration then. So with a shorter spring, why doesn't the right side rub?
Not being combative, just trying to understand. On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 4:03 PM, Keith Tanner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > FCM bumpstops will definitely contribute to the problem - they're > intended to increase compression travel. What happens when you get too much > compression travel up front? The tire rubs. Been there, done that. > > Keith Tanner > Flyin' Miata > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.flyinmiata.com > 1-800-FLY-MX5s (orders) > 1-970-464-5600 (tech) > 2008 FM Open House: August 14-17 > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Donni > *Sent:* Monday, August 25, 2008 1:34 PM > *To:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] > *Cc:* [email protected] > *Subject:* Re: Test message (now suspension) > > His mounts with the old FM springs would just be scary! I can't imagine > that bumpstop would be the issue though. I might call him anyhow. He doesn't > respond to email from what I hear. > > On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 3:26 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Maybe contact fat cat and see if he's had this problem before with a >> similar setup. >> >> >> Ross >> >> *From:* Donni <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> *Sent:* Monday, August 25, 2008 3:01 PM >> *To:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> *Cc:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [email protected] >> *Subject:* Re: Test message (now suspension) >> >> I SOOO hope it's a perch. You really think the FCM 46mm bumpstops could be >> an issue? >> >> I'm pretty certain there's no tweakage. >> >> On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 2:58 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>> Here is a pic of me with 13x8 Keizers (the good ones made before 1994) w/ >>> 5" BS on a Hoosier 225/45/13. >>> >>> http://members.aol.com/solomiata/DP57d.jpg >>> >>> Here is a pic with the same wheel (rear) with a 22" tall x 9.5" wide >>> Formula Continential tire >>> >>> http://members.aol.com/FE3N/4-2002W.jpg >>> >>> Never had any rubbing problems. 200# rear springs (Racing Beat "race" >>> fronts in rear position) with 1" bump stops. I agree with Keith that if the >>> unibody/subframes are not tweaked it likely is a bump stop or upper perch. >>> >>> Randy >>> ------------------------------ >>> Get the MapQuest >>> Toolbar<http://mapquest.com/toolbar?ncid=mpqmap00050000000010>. >>> Directions, Traffic, Gas Prices & More! >>> >> >> >
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