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Originally Posted by Deltacom
I think John, the extra 300LB shouldnt be a hindrance given the additional BHP. The 450SLC 5.0 weights in at 4420LB. Perhaps a consideration to the front end that takes most of the additional 300LB could be a spring replacement with the blue mark springs (long) if you have the red mark (short) springs and thicker spring pad to keep the nose off the ground. Presumably a good spring setup would be spring number 1143210704 with a reduced spring travel per 1000 N load of 16.4 and wire diameter 16.3. There are 7 variances of front springs for this model. An awesome achievement.  |
Thank you Deltacom
4420 for the 450SLC 5.0. That is an alloy engine correct. I would assume that the 4420 is a Gross Vehicle weight, including driver, passengers, fuel and stuff. Yes/No?
I was actually surprised with the stock springs in that the car does not appear lower. It is but only slightly. The right side is actually lower than the left slightly and I may try to swap spring sides to correct that or just a new pair of the stock setup.
I woulds estimate ~200 Lb to be additional sprung weight on the front axel, 30 Lb to be additional sprung weight on the rear axle and 70 Lb to be additional unsprung weight on all wheels tires and breaks.