woodymi16 24 2 Cars Posted March 21, 2018 OK a bit like asking how long is a piece of string....... I've fitted a Satchell subframe and wish bones and have some arch extensions to fit. What I need some help with is how much (if any) I need to trim the wings to ensure enough clearance for the tyres. Front shocks are AST 5300 with 60N/mm springs and the front end doesn't move with me trying to bounce on the wing. If anyone has any pics of anything similar or any advice that would be much appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Biggles 65 Posted March 21, 2018 Track car I presume with springs like that. If the photo is with it on its wheels then I'd try it as is. I run 325lb and use about 1" of compression on the track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodymi16 24 2 Cars Posted March 21, 2018 6 minutes ago, Biggles said: Track car I presume with springs like that. If the photo is with it on its wheels then I'd try it as is. I run 325lb and use about 1" of compression on the track. Yes track car and its on its wheels, thanks for the info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,657 Posted March 21, 2018 how far past the wong are they? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodymi16 24 2 Cars Posted March 21, 2018 Just now, welshpug said: how far past the wong are they? I'm guessing you mean wing :-)) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Biggles 65 Posted March 21, 2018 You need the Binky scale for that measurement ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodymi16 24 2 Cars Posted March 21, 2018 9 minutes ago, welshpug said: I guess I'm somewhere in between taking the piss and downright illegal!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petert 587 Posted March 22, 2018 Unfortunately you won't know until you corner weigh it. I run a similar front end (ie 405 driveshafts) with 650lb springs. I have had to cut my guards back to just above the holes and roll the guards, as the tyres were getting sliced. Your springs are relatively soft and I think you'll have issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodymi16 24 2 Cars Posted March 22, 2018 2 hours ago, petert said: Unfortunately you won't know until you corner weigh it. I run a similar front end (ie 405 driveshafts) with 650lb springs. I have had to cut my guards back to just above the holes and roll the guards, as the tyres were getting sliced. Your springs are relatively soft and I think you'll have issues. Ok thanks Peter, corner weighting is booked next month. I may have to make some sort of gauge to tell me how much travel I get under load. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodymi16 24 2 Cars Posted March 22, 2018 Ok thanks Peter, corner weighing is booked next month. I may have to make some sort of gauge to tell me how much travel I get under load. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petert 587 Posted March 22, 2018 Depends how hard you drive it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allanallen 528 2 Cars Posted March 22, 2018 47 minutes ago, woodymi16 said: Ok thanks Peter, corner weighing is booked next month. I may have to make some sort of gauge to tell me how much travel I get under load. A cable round the damper rod/insert does the job, failing that a depth gauge on the groove in your tyre 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamie_1992 66 1 Cars Posted March 22, 2018 Have you got Wheel spacers on? or is that just how much wider fitting the satchel set up makes it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Biggles 65 Posted March 22, 2018 9 hours ago, allanallen said: A cable round the damper rod/insert does the job Cable tie Does the job very nicely Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodymi16 24 2 Cars Posted March 22, 2018 2 hours ago, jamie_1992 said: Have you got Wheel spacers on? or is that just how much wider fitting the satchel set up makes it No spacers just Satchell Engineerings finest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodymi16 24 2 Cars Posted March 22, 2018 10 hours ago, petert said: Depends how hard you drive it! As hard as the tyres let me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allanallen 528 2 Cars Posted March 22, 2018 36 minutes ago, Biggles said: Cable tie Does the job very nicely That’s what I meant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamie_1992 66 1 Cars Posted March 23, 2018 12 hours ago, woodymi16 said: No spacers just Satchell Engineerings finest That interesting, I didn’t realise it gave such a wide track. Out of interest how much is it over standard? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodymi16 24 2 Cars Posted March 23, 2018 12 hours ago, jamie_1992 said: That interesting, I didn’t realise it gave such a wide track. Out of interest how much is it over standard? i haven't measured it so can't answer that one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
