DeTomaso Mailing List: September 97, Message #4
     



From: GRR456@aol.com

Subject: Re: Adjustable Sway Bars

Date: Mon, 1 Sep 1997 08:28:08 -0400 (EDT)



Well Andy,



The only thing that I can say to that is if you are putting a softer spring

up front, the ride should be better for the street. The other item is, since

the front end is pushing, it is actually going SLOWER than the rear end as it

gives up traction. The reason I would say to put softer springs in front, is

you don't want to slow up the rear end to match the front, wouldn't you

rather speed up the front end to match the rear? The only limiting factor, to

how soft you can go is your suspension travel. You don't want to bottom your

suspension or shocks out. Well, and the other would be the stopwatch at the

track!



It's not uncommon for racers to make a 10# change in springs on just one

corner, or change the rate of the swaybar by about 20#. That would be a day

to day change, just due to the weather!



The cost of the springs is about $45.00 or $50.00 each. You can use the

smaller 2.5" springs...You don't need to use the 4" dia springs.  I think

that Jerry Sackett (from PI) can get those springs for you.



==============================================================================