Mike, I chose the SPAX because the front had an adjustable spring seat (option)
and they were adjustable all around on the car. Koni's have to be removed. I
have the rears on and I'm awaiting delivery of the fronts. I find a significant
difference now. The front floats compared to the rear.
BTW, I bought them locally from British Auto Sport but I think Vicky Brit sells
them. Check around for the best pricing/delivery.
Vic Whitmore
76 Spitfire
Thornhill, Ontario
Mike Nelson wrote:
>
> Thanks, Bill, for the reply.
>
> How do you see the SPAX shocks without the adjustable spring seats being a
> disadvantage. Is it a suspension performance issue, of simply a ride height
> adjustability issue?
>
> Sounds like your car is where I"m headed with mine. I don't want to be
> beatup and bruised during everyday driving, but I feel these cars were built
> to be sporty, and tweaked to be so. What was your source for the Spax?
> Have you heard any other Spitfire owners that would choose the Koni's over
> the SPAX?
>
> Thanks for the reply,
>
> Mike
> Omaha
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bill Munts" <bmunts@iol-12.net>
> To: "Mike Nelson" <mnelson@tconl.com>; <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2000 10:07 PM
> Subject: Re: Restoration, or Preparation?
>
> >
> > Hi Bob,
> >
> > I fall into the prepare category myself. My car is a combined street car
> /
> > autocross car. I have found that to be some what competitive in autocross
> > (street prepared) the suspension set up is rather harsh for the
> road....not
> > that I couldn't get used to it. My car has urethane bushing all around
> > (from BPNW) and SPAX shocks. I really, really wish I would have paid the
> > extra money for adjustable spring seats on the front shocks. If you go
> with
> > Spax make sure you pay attention to the shock orientation when installing
> or
> > you will have trouble adjusting them.
> >
> >
> > Good Luck
> >
> > Bill Munts
> > '70 Mk3 Spitfire
> > Huntsville, AL
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