are there obscenity rules here?....grumble grumble On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 4:14 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 'cause you're too fat? > > > > > > Ross having too much caffeine today > > > *From:* Donni <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > *Sent:* Monday, August 25, 2008 4:07 PM > *To:* Keith Tanner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > *Cc:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [email protected] > *Subject:* Re: Test message (now suspension) > > 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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