Morning all,
Can anybody confirm standard front and rear spring rates. I’ve heard they’re either 139lbs or 175lbs.
Thanks, Richard
Spring rates
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RichardHyde
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Re: Spring rates
Funny enough just been looking thru the old Sprint paperwork.
The Spax kit from Rimmers shows rated at 175-1”
So guessing 139 must be standard.
Been interested to know the fitted spring length as well.
Mocked up front suspension yesterday and she’s sitting about 3” higher now.
Need shorter springs
The Spax kit from Rimmers shows rated at 175-1”
So guessing 139 must be standard.
Been interested to know the fitted spring length as well.
Mocked up front suspension yesterday and she’s sitting about 3” higher now.
Need shorter springs
2011 Mini Clubman John Cooper Works. S Daily Driver.
1980 Dolomite Sprint with a touch of BLTS
Balanced Lightened and Tweaked 13B Rotary and SsuperCharged.
Back in my possession 22 September 2019.
Rebuilding the Sprint time taken so far, 111Hrs@15/12/2020
212Hrs @31/12/2021
352 @ 28/11/2022
455Hrs @ 20/10/2023
565Hrs @ 07/12/2024
This is time taken at the Sprint not necessary time worked.
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Project 13B Sprint now back on..
No Pistons No Cams how’s it gonna Run Brap Brap?
1980 Dolomite Sprint with a touch of BLTS
Balanced Lightened and Tweaked 13B Rotary and SsuperCharged.
Back in my possession 22 September 2019.
Rebuilding the Sprint time taken so far, 111Hrs@15/12/2020
212Hrs @31/12/2021
352 @ 28/11/2022
455Hrs @ 20/10/2023
565Hrs @ 07/12/2024
This is time taken at the Sprint not necessary time worked.
Member TDC no 0471
Project 13B Sprint now back on..
No Pistons No Cams how’s it gonna Run Brap Brap?
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cliftyhanger
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Re: Spring rates
I tested some std springs, using my weight and a ruler.
Results, within "experimental accuracy" were about 140lb/inch. So 139 looks to be correct.
Results, within "experimental accuracy" were about 140lb/inch. So 139 looks to be correct.
Clive Senior
Brighton
Brighton