spring rate?

[rick]

does anybody now how to calculate the spring rate (before I buy them) or is there a "golden rule" to see if the spring rate is okee? thanks

 

[Russ Noble]

Rick , you need to decide on your intended use and pick a suspension frequency to suit.

See Gorans input at the end of this thread http://www.gt40s.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13105

BothTrevor and Goran have further information here too http://www.gt40s.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15582

That is probably most of the info you want.

However do a search on "springrate" and "wheelrate" for more info.

Note that because the springs chosen are affected by the square of the motion ratio, it is not really feasible or valid to compare spring rates between different GT40 manufacturers all of whom are bound to be running different motion ratios. HTH

Cheers

Cheers

 

[rick]

hey russ, I did a search but I must be blond.......... thanks