my turbo'd spitfire

[UncleBob]

Originally Posted by Reed

I'm not sure if this applies to this thread, but I was wondering why, when doing this extensive of a modification to a car, one wouldn't convert the suspension to a push/pull rod inboard shock system. I realize this would require quite a bit of fabrication (especially for suspension mounts), but from what i understand, this ype of suspension is superior to that of a strut tower type (please excuse my poor terminology) in that one can make the suspension progressive as more force is applied to the wheel. I am interested in and planning to make a car from scratch at some point in my life and am just trying to better understand some of the finer points of suspension geometry.

I think I understand your question.....

to start off with. This (as of now) isn't a very extensive swap. All I'm doing is swapping engine and tranny and leaving everything else stock. Far from exotic

I will probably eventually play with the suspension, and it will only be in reaction to other issues

I personally am not looking to make the best handling car. I want it to be decent, but I'm not looking to win races. So added effort for something that I'll never use isn't high on my list

its all about application

[KiwiBacon]

Originally Posted by Reed

I'm not sure if this applies to this thread, but I was wondering why, when doing this extensive of a modification to a car, one wouldn't convert the suspension to a push/pull rod inboard shock system. I realize this would require quite a bit of fabrication (especially for suspension mounts), but from what i understand, this ype of suspension is superior to that of a strut tower type (please excuse my poor terminology) in that one can make the suspension progressive as more force is applied to the wheel. I am interested in and planning to make a car from scratch at some point in my life and am just trying to better understand some of the finer points of suspension geometry.

I understand what you're saying and if you were starting from scratch it'd be worth considering.
But otherwise it's a huge amount of work for the potential gain. Adding progression to the spring rates can be acheived pretty easily (progressive wound springs or progressive bumpstops) but rising rate linkages have the added attraction of keeping damper rates in line with the spring rates.

[UncleBob]

keep in mind, I'm coming from bike land, but progressive springs have been an aftermarket option for years. Its not the springs that are important, its the valving for rebound and compression. You want THAT to be progressive

serious suspension tuners go with single rate springs.

[driftflow]

Man why u assuming stuff? I currently live in Lebanon where smart cars are everywhere, my aunts husbands nephew whom is a rich ass did the same thing man, and no im not a 12 year old in front a comnputer trying to grab attention, im juss sayin the thing i hate most is when i get flamed by people who don't really have their facts straight. And the last thing i wanna do is get a mod to have grudges against me especially when im new to a forum, so im sorry if i said anything displeasing to you.