There are a lot of variables and subjective factors that affect
perceived ride quality, and in a Tiger over-constrained (binding)
suspension designs are a huge contributor to it's "harshness"... Dale's
"low friction" roll bar setup in front along with the heim joint
multi-link coil-over rear suspension I have from Griggs Racing were all
specifically designed to eliminate these binding issues in the Tiger.
One result is that I can (or possibly must) increase the spring rates
all around because those binding forces are no longer there working to
restrict suspension travel. The plus is (in theory anyway) that it
should provide an exrteme improvement in suspension compliance
(suspension compliance = good tire contact/traction over bumps and good
ride qualty)
If you have the "low friction" bar conversion you may find you want
heavier front springs. I beleive Larry also has this and that's why we
both feel we have too much nose dive.
It's always best to work the spring rate up a step at a time though,
since a ride that's too stiff for your liking will really take any
enjoyment you have out of the driving experience.
Stephen Waybright
--- Dave Munroe <dave@munroe.ca> wrote:
> my conclusion is that the spring rate you need is dependent upon a
lot
> of
> variables, not the least of which is the state of the roads on which
> you
> drive.
>
> 650* springs? Not on my car, Stephen! I have 325# springs from Coil
> Spring Specialties up front, stockers on the rear, 1986 issue Konis
> all
> around on the softest setting, and I have ridden shotgun in gravel
> trucks with more "ride quality" than my Tiger. Maybe for the race
> track,
> or autocross, but a cross country jaunt to SUNI, I don't think so.
>
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