thamesroverp6
Member
Hi Cobrboy, so did you just shorten the springs to get 2 inches? that is all?
thanks Karl
thanks Karl
Lower suspension setting
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cobraboy
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No, I am afraid there is more to it as I carried out the following works.....
Spring and damper conversion
Spring and damper conversion
mikecoombs
Active Member
I've never really got my head around the front suspension as the top ball joint is offset from the pillar, which changes the caster as you turn the wheel. Body roll also affects the steering angles as everything changes as the top link rises or falls and the body only rolls when the steering is turned. One also has to think about how the back wheels are affecting the steering as they will want to push the car straight, which will affect the balance and body as the forces look for a way out.
cobraboy
Well-Known Member
Limiting the roll with a thicker ARB seems to work well on these cars. I spent time looking at the racecar setup and talked with the owners, one of whom has modified some links on the front suspension with undesirable results and is planning a return to stock.
I like to think about things for a bit and then go try something and see if it works - or not. I am quite happy with the current setup I have. In my view it has not spoiled the car only made it better. Sometimes things ought not to work on paper but can turn out surprisingly well.
I like to think about things for a bit and then go try something and see if it works - or not. I am quite happy with the current setup I have. In my view it has not spoiled the car only made it better. Sometimes things ought not to work on paper but can turn out surprisingly well.
thamesroverp6
Member
im quite surprised my car handles well as the rear springs have sagged
they will be replaced which will alter the front geometry making it better?
i did wish to lower it a little bit but no urgency is required
but thanks for your posts
they will be replaced which will alter the front geometry making it better?
i did wish to lower it a little bit but no urgency is required
but thanks for your posts
classicalgreen
Active Member
interesting information.was unaware of differences in power steering setup versus non power. cant agree cornering is as good as modern cars. mine is bog standard no power steering but rolls heavily on corners as checking on violas and with other Rover owners is normal. i have to back of speed on lanes when entering covers as I can't handle the leaning. my other cars go round same bends no issues and keep me feeling confident they not going to roll over.
Vern Klukas
Active Member
Body roll isn't a reliable measure. The important thing is how the tire contacts the road.
In any event, body roll has no direct relationship to the process of a car overturning while cornering. That is solely down to the lateral cornering force, wheel track width and the height of the centre of gravity.
Yours
Vern
In any event, body roll has no direct relationship to the process of a car overturning while cornering. That is solely down to the lateral cornering force, wheel track width and the height of the centre of gravity.
Yours
Vern