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May 13, 2012 6:39 pm
May 13, 2012 6:39 pm
Subject: D.B.3L Front Springs
Having got to the stage of removing these recalcitrant items, I note that they have been fitted with clamps that immobilise/collapse one coil thus reducing ride height, and increasing rate and periodicy.
Referring to Donald Bastow , W.O.Bentley-Engineer page 287, he reports that the springs as originally designed for the 2.6 are 4.5ins dia with 9 effective coils of 0.601 wire dia. Mine agree except they have a wire dia of 0.575ins
Did D.B.soften the suspension for this heavier car? Are there options?
Would a stiffer front suspension be a good idea ? Now is the time for me to replace them if to advantage.
Your thoughts please
Ken
Having got to the stage of removing these recalcitrant items, I note that they have been fitted with clamps that immobilise/collapse one coil thus reducing ride height, and increasing rate and periodicy.
Referring to Donald Bastow , W.O.Bentley-Engineer page 287, he reports that the springs as originally designed for the 2.6 are 4.5ins dia with 9 effective coils of 0.601 wire dia. Mine agree except they have a wire dia of 0.575ins
Did D.B.soften the suspension for this heavier car? Are there options?
Would a stiffer front suspension be a good idea ? Now is the time for me to replace them if to advantage.
Your thoughts please
Ken