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Title: Front end Refurb!!
Post by: fullpint on 13, July, 2014, 01:33:11 PM
Ok this was meant to be my project for last winter but never got gone!! Like most jobs lol.
Last week coming home from work my drivers side mud guard departed its self.. Its still in one piece (got a few marks) so I thought lets re-do my upper/lower wishbones and springs.. Hope your ready chaps..


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Title: Re: Front end Refurb!!
Post by: Moleman on 13, July, 2014, 02:03:00 PM
Wow. they look good mate.  8)
Title: Re: Front end Refurb!!
Post by: Bulldog Bri on 13, July, 2014, 03:15:35 PM
FUNKY ;D

8)
Title: Re: Front end Refurb!!
Post by: dave_bence on 13, July, 2014, 07:38:48 PM
Nice work 8)
Title: Re: Front end Refurb!!
Post by: Iancider on 13, July, 2014, 08:13:54 PM
There's always a crock of gold at the end of the rainbow 8)
Title: Re: Front end Refurb!!
Post by: TimC on 14, July, 2014, 08:25:59 AM
I assume that you used the opportunity to re-set the rake/ride-height (or at least have sorted it since the 2013 Track Developments day)?   :D  :D  :D
Title: Re: Front end Refurb!!
Post by: Camber Dave on 14, July, 2014, 08:46:05 AM
I'll need my dark glasses for this one....
Title: Re: Front end Refurb!!
Post by: Hairy Santa on 14, July, 2014, 10:42:59 AM
Car of many colours - your name isn't Joseph by any chance is it  8)
Title: Re: Front end Refurb!!
Post by: fullpint on 14, July, 2014, 03:26:57 PM
 :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Tim; After the 2013 day at Dave's I have since got shorter front springs and a much lower rating. Still need to check the rear springs (Dam that means more wishbones to do  8) ) and then a trip up to Dave's will be in order..
Title: Re: Front end Refurb!!
Post by: paintman on 15, July, 2014, 01:56:00 AM
What sort of poundage has your front springs got fullpint, I need to sort mine out as there rock-hard......sorry to pinch
your posting. ::)  ;)

Your suspension parts look great by the way! 8)
Title: Re: Front end Refurb!!
Post by: Camber Dave on 15, July, 2014, 08:42:22 AM
If you're springs are too hard – go softer.

To get them correct needs a bit of calculation.

It is based on the weight of the car (inc driver and/or passengers), the unsprung weight and wheels, The angle and leverage of the installed coilover and the use the car is being used for (Race/Track/Touring).

I am happy to work it out for anyone on the forum. Then we can all enjoy the cars we bought in the way we use them.

But when you consider A/R Bars.....Well lets just say I need a drawing of the suspension for starters....

Dave
Title: Re: Front end Refurb!!
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 15, July, 2014, 12:04:36 PM
Groovy man, love it 8)
Title: Re: Front end Refurb!!
Post by: paintman on 15, July, 2014, 08:34:02 PM
Quote from: Camber Dave on 15, July, 2014, 08:42:22 AM
If you're springs are too hard – go softer.

To get them correct needs a bit of calculation.

It is based on the weight of the car (inc driver and/or passengers), the unsprung weight and wheels, The angle and leverage of the installed coilover and the use the car is being used for (Race/Track/Touring).

I am happy to work it out for anyone on the forum. Then we can all enjoy the cars we bought in the way we use them.

But when you consider A/R Bars.....Well lets just say I need a drawing of the suspension for starters....

Dave

Cheers Dave, i'll be in contact after I get the Hood back from the rebuild. ;) ;)
Title: Re: Front end Refurb!!
Post by: fullpint on 16, July, 2014, 03:10:39 PM
New ones are 8" 200lbs. My old ones are 250lbs I think and 10", freshly powder coated in gloss black if they are any use to you??
Title: Re: Front end Refurb!!
Post by: paintman on 16, July, 2014, 10:28:17 PM
Quote from: fullpint on 16, July, 2014, 03:10:39 PM
New ones are 8" 200lbs. My old ones are 250lbs I think and 10", freshly powder coated in gloss black if they are any use to you??

My Hood is definitely heavier than yours and i don't know what poundage is on there at the moment......is it stamped on them
or something, have to check the length as well when I get the car back.

Cheers anyway, i'll keep you in mind.
Title: Re: Front end Refurb!!
Post by: TimC on 17, July, 2014, 04:00:57 PM
Steve,

I increasingly think you'll have to go the whole nine yards colours now.

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