Thanks for the lead to JEGS, guys. Since it's still being built, I'm just guessing at the 40%, but yeah, the engine's in the rear, battery in the rear, no radiator, bumpers, or fenders, bonnet replaced with a lighter one from a MG Magnette ZA, . . . it's easier to see than to explain: > http://www.carcentric.com/Lightnin.htm
Anybody know the RATE and FREE LENGTH of stock coils in the '80 Spitfire? And I got the xyz bit (related to angle of the coils), but are the x and y measured from the end of the lower A-arm (where the coil sits) or from the center of the tire's contact patch? If it's the latter, using wheel adapters will make any spring seem "softer." M D "Doc" Nugent - www.carcentric.com Seattle area ----- Original Message ---- From: Jim Muller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 3:37:24 PM Subject: Re: [Spits] Softer than stock front springs . . . Wow! How does one reduce the front weight by 40%? Install a 2- cylinder engine?? Cut the Spitfire engine in half, factor in the lightened frame, suspension, and brakes, move the battery to the trunk, remove the alternator, lights, horn... -- Jim Muller [EMAIL PROTECTED] '80 Spitfire, '70 GT6+ _____________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html [email protected] http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spitfires http://www.team.net/archive
