New Shocks
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New Shocks
I have just aquired new Spax adjustable front and rear although to be honest I would rather have had standard original shocks, however as those are unobtainable I have the Spax items. Any advice on setting them up?
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1952 MG TD
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1990 Lotus Excel
1952 MG TD
1957 MGA 1500
1959 Austin Healey Sprite
1975 MG Midget 1500
1990 Lotus Excel
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Re: New Shocks
Lotusbits have had some original spec rears remanufactured I believe
Re set up just set to the middle and drive, then pick your flavour up or down. I think it's 3 clicks for AVOs.
Re set up just set to the middle and drive, then pick your flavour up or down. I think it's 3 clicks for AVOs.
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Re: New Shocks
Once you've gone "too hard" you'll feel it hopping about a bit around fast bends and over potholes. As Stu says - just experiment. You'll quickly get a feel for what happens as you change settings.
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Re: New Shocks
Just bear in mind relatively speaking, and in extremis:
Hard front, soft rear = understeer.
Soft front, hard rear = oversteer.
Especially noticeable in the wet!
Hard front, soft rear = understeer.
Soft front, hard rear = oversteer.
Especially noticeable in the wet!
Peter K