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Re: Too quiet

To: "Andre Rousseau" <andrer@mac.com>, <Spitfires@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Too quiet
From: "Dave G." <kimkell@decaturnet.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2002 23:09:18 -0500
Andre,
    Yea that front end needs to come down but I'm not real sure how to do it
on a GT6. I used the competition spring from VB on my Spit. That brought the
front end down about 1 1/2 - 2", The wheels are tucked up under the
wheelwells really nice.
                Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andre Rousseau" <andrer@mac.com>
To: <Spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 11:44 AM
Subject: Too quiet


> Ok I'm sitting here at work with less then 2 days to go before I
> start a 2 month vacation. On perk of being a high school teacher.
>
> Its giving me lots of time to go over my Triumph manuals, magazines
> and make my wish list.
>
> Currently I'm trying to decide on the "best" suspension set up for my GT6
MK1.
>
> And try and answer the big question how low is too low?
>
> Its been about 6 months since I've been driving my GT6 so I'll admit
> to the fact I don't remember how low she rides. Can I safely lower
> the front end down any more? The gap between the front wheels and
> hood is a little too much for my taste. Sorry its a modern
> customization appeal thing. I like to see the body close to the
> wheels.
>
> So I've been searching for the nicest spring and shock combo.
> I have heard a lot of good arguments for several brands, but still
> wonder if I'm wasting my money getting the front end shocks with
> height adjustable seats.
>
>
> Oh try this picture too see what I mean.
> http://homepage.mac.com/justdrive/2001/11-16-01/pages/DCP_2550.htm
>
> Yes I need to refinish those wheels. And I'm still not 100% about the
colour.
>
>
> A.
> --
> Andre Rousseau
> 1968 GT6 MK I - Ottawa
> http://www.justdrive.ca/
> andrer@mac.com

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