Greeting All, I have already seen a previous thread re the above and have noted the change from standard springs (220mm) lowered to 190mm. my question is this, do I need to fit different (new) shockers with the shorter spring?? I am finding that if I press-on with the car and try to corner at speed (50+) the dear old positive camber presents itself with varying degrees of tuck-under. After the first event I have grown more accustomed to these acrobatics, but it must look weird from behind I don't have any idea of my suspension being modified or not, all I can say is that the wheel/tyre combination is different and there are spacers fitted. Could I get away with just shorter springs to reduce the camber and not change the shockers???? The car will probably never be used fully laden. Thanks.




Ian.

Ian, I don't know if this helps but I cut a link out of my 126's rear springs to lower and reduce the negative camber, the shockers are original. I have driven the car at speed and found no problems with the handling. I had intended to upgrade the suspension with coilovers but the mot ran out during an engine upgrade and the progect is now on a back burner until I get my garage built. I must admit I do like the look with the shorter springs.

Ralph

Evening Ian; When I was at Radbourne Racing, if I remember correctly, we used to cut 3/4 of a coil off the rear springs and retain the original dampers. I cannot ever remember fitting different dampers. Even though you fit shorter springs, the stops will prevent it going any lower, no matter what spring/damper combination you fit, so you will still be working the dampers within their designed range---just not quite as extended.