I've done a similar version of this for almost every car I've owned. I find a set of second hand base height adjustable coilovers that have a tube ID just a smidge larger than the strut OD, cut the struts down so there's only a few inches left on top of the spindle and weld the coilover bases on. The joys of owning cars that don't have much aftermarket support!
I dont see a drive with the shocks fitted video. Would be nice to see unless it does exist 😅. I might do this do to my Nissan Np200 here in Cape town a little way down the line . Nice job Keep it up
Thank you! If I'm honest I didn't calculate it, just did a lot of research on what the old race cars used, and what people with track day cars used and then had a guess! I'm running the shocks soft at the moment, and with the hard springs/soft shocks it rides really nicely. The springs are cheap enough that I can have a couple of goes at the length/rate of them if needed.
Nice job, I was looking at doing this on my SD1, spring rate will be trial and error I guess, but as you say they are cheap enough, may try the Lotus way though, softly sprung/ firmly damped, my old Lotus handled superb but was comfy as well.. Like the SD1 videos you have, keep them coming.
I've done a similar version of this for almost every car I've owned. I find a set of second hand base height adjustable coilovers that have a tube ID just a smidge larger than the strut OD, cut the struts down so there's only a few inches left on top of the spindle and weld the coilover bases on. The joys of owning cars that don't have much aftermarket support!
Worthy of note bro
Thank you!
24 hours too late for me, but very good to know! Thx, DD
I dont see a drive with the shocks fitted video. Would be nice to see unless it does exist 😅. I might do this do to my Nissan Np200 here in Cape town a little way down the line . Nice job Keep it up
There is a video coming with the shocks fitted, I've got to finish the rears off too. Should be out soon.
Hello nice job. How did you calculate the spring lbs for the SD1 ? Cheers
Steve
Thank you! If I'm honest I didn't calculate it, just did a lot of research on what the old race cars used, and what people with track day cars used and then had a guess! I'm running the shocks soft at the moment, and with the hard springs/soft shocks it rides really nicely. The springs are cheap enough that I can have a couple of goes at the length/rate of them if needed.
Nice job, I was looking at doing this on my SD1, spring rate will be trial and error I guess, but as you say they are cheap enough, may try the Lotus way though, softly sprung/ firmly damped, my old Lotus handled superb but was comfy as well..
Like the SD1 videos you have, keep them coming.
Did you mig weld it on? What are the strut tubes usually made out of?
MIG welded the threaded part on yeah, it's all mild steel on mine, pretty sure they usually are but best to check.
@@peakclassiccars Where do you find steel sleeves? It looks like I only see aluminum ones for sale.
@TheChumzo The threaded part? I've linked mine in the video description.
rally design doesn't sell to the US or Canada. Can't register an account, can't browse the site. 🍁
Thats a shame. I've had a quick look and the kit I bought is on ebay, item number 265768642378. Hope this helps.