-----Original Message----- I am currently planning on using the Moss red lowering springs up front. My original thought was to use Spax adjustable shocks all around with the ride height adjustable ones up front. Lately I've been moving toward using Koni's for their legendary performance even though I'd sacrifice the height adjustment. I do like the idea of saving a few bucks there also that can be used elsewhere in the project. Does anyone have experience with both that could provide info about the difference in handling/ride between the two brands? +++++++++++++++++++ I tried the SPAX front shocks with adjustable ride height and discovered that compared to their non adjustable counterparts, the only adjustment is higher. I found that ridiculous and sent them back. I think the SPAX are pretty good as a rule but the Konis are probably better although more expensive. ++++++++++++++++++ For the rear spring, I am planning on using the heavy duty spring from British Parts Northwest. I was mostly hoping to prolong the time before it sags horrendously again. Has anyone used this spring that can compare it's stiffness to the stock spring? Will it make the car significantly stiffer? I want the car to handle well, but don't really want to make it overly harsh.
++++++++++++++++++ I can't speak to that because I hate the swing-spring setup and can't see any use in trying to make it better. I was running rotoflex rear before converting the whole thing over to coil-overs and adding heavy leaves to a stock GT6 spring works well. You can replace the swing spring with a heavy fixed one and the car will have much better handling characteristics because of the reduced body roll. I make a camber compensator for the long axle cars if you need to control wheel tuck associated with the early fixed spring cars. ++++++++++++++++++ I used polyurethane bushings in the suspension on my '64 Chevelle and really liked the way they tightened things up, so I have been planning to put those in the suspension. I am not so sure about the differential mounts though. Seems like that is a location that could really transmit some vibration to the car. Anyone have any input on that one? ++++++++++++++++++ Good thing to do! ++++++++++++++++++ Joe C. _______________________________________________ Spitfires mailing list Spitfires@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spitfires