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Re: Spitfire spring re-arching?

To: Steve Eiche <seiche@cellport.com>
Subject: Re: Spitfire spring re-arching?
From: Jim <jdeatsc1@rochester.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 08:42:02 -0400
Cc: Triumph list <triumphs@autox.team.net>
References: <37B1EBC0.E9FF4142@cellport.com>
Steve,
Check with spring@carol.net
George does those for Spits out of a carbon fibre material I think.
No idea on price.

Jim


Steve Eiche wrote:

> Hi,
> I'm a newbie to the Triumph list, so please forgive me if this is an old
> issue which I am rehashing.  Anyway, I am the (sometimes) proud owner of
> a rust-free '79 Spitfire (Carmine Red, Tan, O/D, HT) with a rather
> sagging rump.  The car's that is, not mine.
>
> I have gone through the suspension, replacing all the bushings with
> urethane, rebuilt the  trunions, and have installed gas shocks all
> around.  I now like the ride, but the "slammed Honda" look in the back
> has got to go.
>
> There seemed to be quite a few vendors advertising re-arched springs,
> but I was somewhat concerned about the longevity of these.
>
> Does anyone have experience with these that can suggest a good source?
> How about NOS springs, are they available?
>
> Steve Eiche
> Englewood, CO
> '79 Spitfire
> '91 Audi 200 quattro
> '82 Audi Ur quattro 20Vt
> Formerly:
> '57 TR3
> '70 GT6+
> '74 Spitfire 1500

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1966 Spitfire MkII FC68436L   (Red, what else?)



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