Vic,
Good to hear you use the phrase 'significant difference' as I'm floatin' all
over the place, both front and rear.
You say the Koni's need removing to adjust them? That would be 'strike
three, you're out' in my book. How about the SPAX, how simple/difficult is
it to adjust them, (thinking street vs. autocross application, and changing
to and fro?)
Thanks,
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Vic Whitmore" <vicwhit@home.com>
To: "Mike Nelson" <mnelson@tconl.com>
Cc: "Bill Munts" <bmunts@iol-12.net>; <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2000 8:55 PM
Subject: Re: Restoration, or Preparation?
> 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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