23mm Tb With Koni Non Coil Overs

[driversdomainuk 8]

Hi

 

I am considering getting 23mm TBs for my hillclimbing 205. Upon searching this forum, I have come across a number of posts who rightly say if you go for thicker TBs on the rear, you need to go for a stiffer front spring (lb).

 

I have koni adjustables (non coil overs) what should I do about getting stiffer springs as they are new and dont fancy having to replace them...

 

thanks

Edited May 27, 2006 by driversdomainuk

[Wurzel 16]

Not too sure what you want to hear as you've already answered your question really.

 

If you don't want to change the front springs, don't get thicker torsion bars, simple.

 

You could get a thicker anti roll bar instead though as this will ehance handling and not effect the balance too much. Don't go too thick though for the given torsion bar diameter.

[SPGTi 2]

To get known poundage on the std size springs you will need to get them custom wound. This is not as expensive as you would think. I was quoted about £60 delivered. You can then get the free length, spring rate that you want to match up with rear and also desired ride height.

 

But as Wurzel said , how are you going to change the front rate without changing the springs on any suspension setup? Even the "best" coilovers need the spring rates changing.

 

 

 

Steve

[driversdomainuk 8]

To get known poundage on the std size springs you will need to get them custom wound. This is not as expensive as you would think. I was quoted about £60 delivered. You can then get the free length, spring rate that you want to match up with rear and also desired ride height.

 

But as Wurzel said , how are you going to change the front rate without changing the springs on any suspension setup? Even the "best" coilovers need the spring rates changing.

Steve

 

 

Thanks Steve,

 

Would you know who would be able to supply me with say 300lb custom wound springs to fit non coil overs..??

 

I am sure DT do?

[SPGTi 2]

This lot should be able to help you out.

 

Coilsprings

 

There is another company in Sheffield as well with a similar name but it escapes me at the moment. Get a copy of Motorsport News, there are usually some adverts in the classified section at the back.

 

Steve

[Guest CB-Dave]

that coilsprings site sounds like a right chav operation personally!

 

Forget all the cheap imported rubbish clogging up all the pages of Maxpower etc.

 

* If your Beemer 3 - Series has 500 kg of ice in the back and you still want a 60mm chop - We is the Main Man!

* If your Nova is too soft and too high for your Babe - We can make her go down for a harder ride !!!

* If your Astra rolls like a jelly when your doing donuts in Tescos car park - steal a mobile and phone us first

 

that's actually on their website - I know it might be tongue in cheek but come on!!

[SPGTi 2]

that coilsprings site sounds like a right chav operation personally!

that's actually on their website - I know it might be tongue in cheek but come on!!

 

Never actually been on that part of there website before. Probably an ageing marketing guy trying to appeal to the yoof market.

 

Anyway I think it was this lot who gave me a good quote

 

springcoil

 

I think they have Leda as one of their customers.

 

 

Steve