Suspension Page

Rear struts have Tokiko inserts with custom designed and built adjustable spring perches.  I designed a custom short spring with the original diameter which allow the spring to sit above the tire.  Spring rate is 190 pounds / inch.

Front struts also use adjustable Tokiko inserts in shortened strut housings to allow proper suspension compression without landing prematurely on the bump stops.  I used the vented 11.2" rotors from the "phone booth" setup.  I like them on the street but for serious track work, I would recommend larger rotors.

The front spring rates are 165 pounds/inch.  The front and rear rates may seem too low to some people, but for the street and strip they offer a great compromise.  Body roll is controlled with a 1 1/4" sway bar in the front and 3/4" bar in the rear.  Natural frequency calculations show about 1.6 in the front and 1.75 in the rear.  

For reference, Natural frequencies above 2 are race only and touring cars are about 1.25 to 1.4.  

 

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