Hey guys,
I figured I'd share some info while I wait for iracing to update. The combination of sage advice gained through this forum and track experience put me in the mind set that I needed stiffer springs up front for the LeMons car. A little math and some catalog searching and I figured out that a cut down spring from the front of a 4th gen Camaro should get us close. Initial reactions are quite good but I'll know for sure in two weeks after the race. The 450lb/in. number is based on a friend on the fender, ruler and 0.8 motion ratio. Hope this helps someone.
Sam
~450lb/in. Front Springs for Cheap
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~450lb/in. Front Springs for Cheap
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Re: ~450lb/in. Front Springs for Cheap
Interdasting. I'll be converting my front end to coil overs over the winter, though.
Re: ~450lb/in. Front Springs for Cheap
For pre-88 suspension? Guessing based on your signature.
Bryce
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Re: ~450lb/in. Front Springs for Cheap
Pre-88 is correct. Sorry I didn't see your reply earlier. This was a big improvement and a nice complement to the C4 shocks I modified and installed to control them. I was a little concerned that I would overwhelm the shocks. I think I've hit their limit but they are OK.
85 GT LeMons Car LA1/LX9 Hybrid
85 SE LZ4 Pending...
85 SE LZ4 Pending...