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RSR rear springs
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 3:23 pm
by Bruce
Guys, I am thinking about getting the RSR(acing) rear springs, do these fit into the existing body spring point and do they accept the rubber insulation like the original springs?
RSR springs
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 3:29 pm
by Paul Bird
Hi Bruce, the rear springs do fit in the same place as the original springs, when I fitted mine I removed the rubber 'rings' that sit at the top and bottom. You will also need to drill a larger hole in the de-dion for the adjustable spring seat bolt.
Paul UK
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 5:14 pm
by Bruce
Thanks.
I wish to fit them with the rubber insulation.
What is the inside diameter of the springs on the small end?
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 11:25 pm
by Jim K
Bottom ID=61mm
Top ID=88mm
Jim K.
Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 4:44 pm
by Bruce
There is a God and HE is Jim K....
Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 8:49 pm
by Jim K
Naaahhhh!
Can't be....I have to work for a living!
Jim K.
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 2:12 am
by Mats
It's the other guy that doesn't have to work...
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 6:03 am
by kevin
Hi Bruce
I left the top rubber seat in without the steel part. Reason why i did this is that I preferred the spring not to sit directly on the body and straingely enough the spring fits in the inner groove of the rubber seat. I also removed the bump stops totally. I did not have to drill the bottom hole on the Dedion but it would be easier if it was a mm wider. (No I did not use the 4pd hammer).
Hope you enjoy this kit. Its the best off the shelf conversion for the GTV yet. What kg's springs are you using front and rear.
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 2:16 pm
by Bruce
First and foremost this is a road car and I want it to retain its good cruising capability. I am currently replacing all the worn rear Watts linkage bushes so I thought I would replace the rear springs with a RSR type; I was thinking about going for the softest options. I already have adjustable spring pans.
Also being replaced is a worn clutch, the 3 litre (QV) gearbox is being replaced with a Twinspark gearbox and 2 prop-shaft couplings are being replaced.
What is the score with prop-shaft front "donut" replacement Barry?
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 2:00 pm
by tectoteam
JimGreek wrote:Bottom ID=61mm
Top ID=88mm
Jim K.
Did you know about the free length ?
thx.
A.G
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 8:10 am
by Jim K
About 223mm.
Jim K.
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 11:41 am
by tectoteam
JimGreek wrote:About 223mm.
Jim K.
you are so usefull JIM !
the fact that you write everything you did in your alfas is the best way to keep things clear.
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 8:15 am
by Jim K
I'm just trying to keep things practical for all those interested.
Jim K.
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 9:08 am
by rz
hi jim,
i ordered your book a while ago, but still no delivery???
when will "the book" be finished?
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:29 am
by Jim K
Hi Marc,
I still need to do the last 12v dyno with the high-performance cams I designed; I'm expecting the cams this month and then I will take out the 12v engine and install the 24v. You understand that I have to do ~2500km first and then dyno+map it. THAT will be the end of the book, everything else is finished. I estimate to send all the material (one CD) to the publisher about mid-end of March. He will need another 2-3 months to come up with the book, so I would expect to see a real book about...July-August?
Jim K.