11-01-2010, 06:05 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: San Juan Capistrano
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Originally Posted by Andrew
In practice, the formula does not come out exact re spring length vs. suspension movement. ..... In my experience, setting ride height in a 105/115 car is an inexact science, and make take more than one trial to get it where you want it.
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Yes, I concur. The ratio isn't 2.0000 to 1. It's more like 1.75 - 2.25 to 1, depending on the month of the year, barometric pressure, and what offerings you have made lately to the Alfa gods. If you are cutting your springs, make the first cut a bit on the long side, measure the result, and then re-cut (if necessary) from there. And yes, doing the threaded rod thing will get tedious after the 4th or 5th iteration.
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San Juan Capistrano, CA
'63 Guilia spider
'65 Guilia Sprint GT
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'91 164L
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