mikeyb Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Rang Chris Witor today to order some 575LB springs for the PI, in prep for RBRR - he sold the last pair yesterday - arse!Has anyone got air spare pair they could lend me for the RBRR?CheersMike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 why not just order some from merlin???? you can get any length/poundage you want ::) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted September 13, 2008 Author Share Posted September 13, 2008 Merlin? I'd never heard of them - do you have a contact no or location for them? I'll try Google anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Merlin Motorsport at Castle Combehttp://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steadyg Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I've got a pair you may borrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fogothdon Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Have some rear mk1 estate ones you can borrow if they are any use.Donald. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 Garry, you have pm, Don - I'll keep estate springs in mind for a backup plan but am worried that they may make the back sit too high.Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Barry Acclaim Guru Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I have a pair sat on the floor if you need them. would you like them posting or are you going to pick them up?b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 Oops, I should have been a bit more specific with my requirements - what I'm after is a pair of stiffer than standard rear springs for the RBRR. I've got an estate pair on standby in case no others turn up, but as the car is slightly lowered already am thinking will make it sit up at the rear.Thanks again for all your responses!Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedmonkey Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Jason wrote:Merlin Motorsport at Castle Combehttp://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/let me know how you get on I was planning to get some before the rbr! castle combe isnt to far from me.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 Have had some dialogue with them - I need to give them poundage, length and internal diameter of the springs I require then they MAY be able to help - they didn't sound so sure though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenV8Machine Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 crikey mikey. you need to lay off the slagrooms. Ive got some shiny new 1" lowered 500lb witor ones sat on my 2k. You want me to measure them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I'd go for some 575lbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenV8Machine Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Aye, mine are 575lbers. dont know why i put 500 :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedmonkey Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I can measure up my old ones as I was going to swap the dampers this week - surley CW would have the spec ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 From CW I know the poundage I wan't - 575LBs. The internal diameter should be the same as any of the saloon rear springs - just need to measure one, then the last crucial measurement to obtain is the lenght - a bit more tricky as the car is already lowered and I don't want to raise it up again significantly. I suspect it would be simpler to pop one off and go for the same lenght again. Merlin say if the internal diameter is 2.25 or 2.5 inches, then there are plently of springs to choose from off the shelf, any other size has to be made! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedmonkey Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I will measure my length today! - mine are lowered but were second hand when I got hold of them,I have had them on for 3 years! length may have reduced? if a set need to be made I dont mind teaming up with you and seeing if we can get a discount for two pairs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenV8Machine Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Ill measure my new witor ones today buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenV8Machine Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 ajp wrote:I will measure my length today! grow up! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedmonkey Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I cant help it sorry ! Anyway I spoke to CW today and asked him for the spec he was reluctant to give me the details just for us to go and copy them with Merlin Motor sport which I can fully understand-wouldnt make good business sense and -he has been very good to me and other club members so I wouldnt want to wind him up Belive it or not the steel for spring makers in the uk is now imported to shefield from Germany- how ironic is that! also with only a few places left making springs for suppliers like CW, Merlin etc they tend to have a long lead time (I know of only one place in London that will make springs compared to at least a dozen 20 odd years ago)- I guess this is why Merlin siad if they were off the shelf they could help you in timeBut he did expalin he has all the other range of springs in stock- it was at that point that we realised I am running MK1 FRR 475 lbs 1" lowered- I went for those to give a bit more "bounce" over the rough lanes I was rallying the car on and you dont run the risk of de-coupling (thers a hint there as to the rough length of 575 lbs!) with a standard length damper (cheaper)-we had ,had the same convesation about 6 years ago!I have had no problems with the 475 lbs for road rallying with rough speacial tests thrown in -hence I am going to repalce my saggy ones with new 475 lbs -which he has in stock -as a plan B I would reckon you would be fine on the RBR on a pair of 475lbs -how shaged are the ones on it ? You could always sell them after the RBR -I would have them as a spare set! -then put the 575lbs on when back in stock-Anyway just a plan B thought for you!Have I made enough comments about "saggy ones" "standard length" to be told to grow up again yet!! ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I am running 575 items in my car, must say that I find them ideal for road use. However I am concerned about yumping, and the fact that the spring could pop out. Gonna get Dale at Moordale to fit some tubes to prevent this once the RBRR has been and gone. I have used my car fairly heavily laden in Scotland have found no issues with bottoming out. The car is not as low as Doug Thompson's, I was parked beside his at The Plough the other night and I reckon Doug's car is a good 40mm lower than mine at the back. Andy P: Are you still on 13'' wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedmonkey Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 due to lack of cash still on 13"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted September 20, 2008 Author Share Posted September 20, 2008 Well, internal diameter of the saloon rear spring is 2.75". Unfortunately that is an "odd" size as far as Merlin & Demon Tweeks are concerned. Rally Design didn't answer the phone!Thankfully I'm sorted for the RBRR (cheers Gary), I'll buy a set from CW when he next has stock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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