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Re: Coilover Spring sources

To: "autox@autox.team.net" <autox@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Coilover Spring sources
From: The Narbys <narby@centurytel.net>
Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2001 21:13:32 -0600
All right I confess - I am using them on my moon buggy - it has lots of ground
clearance and operates in a low gravity environment.

Doug

Engstrom wrote:

> > Hi All,
> >
> > I want to do some experimenting with spring rates on my new CM car, and
> > would rather not pay $75 a pop for Hypercoils while I am still in the
> > experimenting phase. Anyone know a good source for "budget" springs? I
> > am looking for 7" free length 2.25" ID in the 600in/lb plus range...
> >
> > Thanks
> > Doug
>
> Doug, "600in/lb"?  The spring compresses 600 inches when you apply 1 pound
> of force?  I'm no expert, but it seems you might want to go a little stiffer. 
>:-)
>
> J.P.E.

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