New springs questions
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Have been looking at the suspension Wiki and various posts and decided I need to change the springs on my V8S for something softer. It came with 450 front/375 rears and Gaz Pro's. As I drive mainly bumpy B roads and backroads I am finding it very harsh.
Are the front and rear springs swappable - i.e. can I just put the 375's on to the front, and buy new (300's) for the rear?
I believe the springs I have are 2.25inch x 8 inch size. Do I just by a spring of the same size from any well known supplier (such as Burton Power) and bung them on, or should they be TVR specific? Any advice gratefully received.
The geometry/alignment was set up by the previous owner, but will this all need to be re-set if I just change spring rates but not ride heights etc?
Cheers chris
Are the front and rear springs swappable - i.e. can I just put the 375's on to the front, and buy new (300's) for the rear?
I believe the springs I have are 2.25inch x 8 inch size. Do I just by a spring of the same size from any well known supplier (such as Burton Power) and bung them on, or should they be TVR specific? Any advice gratefully received.
The geometry/alignment was set up by the previous owner, but will this all need to be re-set if I just change spring rates but not ride heights etc?
Cheers chris
Thanks Lawrie, maybe I should have a go at that first then, if it makes a significant difference. I really want the car to be comfy for touring trips more than track days and it seems the 450 springs are more track inclined. I'll try winding the shocks back to the lowest setting before I change anything else.
I think the original springs on S's were much softer at less than 300 so was aiming for something in the middle.
I think the original springs on S's were much softer at less than 300 so was aiming for something in the middle.
Thanks - maybe I am being to hasty then in thinking the springs need to go. As it turns out I need to drag the TVR out of its nice cosy garage tomorrow as my Landrover has just chewed up it's transfer box - great timing. At least having a 'spare' car will come in handy.
Will adjust all the shocks and then have a few days to test out the new settings - just hope it doesn't rain too much this week now. Bit ironic that the 21 year 'why did you buy that unreliable thing' TVR is coming to the rescue of the 4 year old 'go-on forever don't they' - Defender!
Will adjust all the shocks and then have a few days to test out the new settings - just hope it doesn't rain too much this week now. Bit ironic that the 21 year 'why did you buy that unreliable thing' TVR is coming to the rescue of the 4 year old 'go-on forever don't they' - Defender!
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