Leda B coilovers with progressive rate springs fitted
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Leda B coilovers with progressive rate springs fitted
Just had my Leda B suspension overhauled and a good job too as 2 of the springs were broken.
I decided to upgrade the springs to a combined linear/ progressive temper setup - and the result is amazing.
My car had a fast road spring rate - linear 325 lbs front. 225 lbs rear.
Now having the progressive setup - the rates are 250-550 progressive springs all round with 600lbs front and 400 lbs rear. The result is a more compliant ride over bumpy roads with slight roll before the main springs take effect. This I believe will make a massive improvement in grip on twisty/ bumpy roads - which lets face it is the UK.
For my sprints and hillclimbs they will be amazing - I'm sure. Got some practising to do now in time for Scooby Shootout
Also must give top marks to John and Beverley at LEDA for making me feel so welcome and the top job they have done - very professional.
Cheers
Terry
I decided to upgrade the springs to a combined linear/ progressive temper setup - and the result is amazing.
My car had a fast road spring rate - linear 325 lbs front. 225 lbs rear.
Now having the progressive setup - the rates are 250-550 progressive springs all round with 600lbs front and 400 lbs rear. The result is a more compliant ride over bumpy roads with slight roll before the main springs take effect. This I believe will make a massive improvement in grip on twisty/ bumpy roads - which lets face it is the UK.
For my sprints and hillclimbs they will be amazing - I'm sure. Got some practising to do now in time for Scooby Shootout
Also must give top marks to John and Beverley at LEDA for making me feel so welcome and the top job they have done - very professional.
Cheers
Terry
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Nice one Terry.
I'm looking at fitting some Tein SS coilovers with poillowball topmounts soon, to go with my new wheels!!
When's the next hillclimb? I might pop along for a 'family# day out!
Ben
I'm looking at fitting some Tein SS coilovers with poillowball topmounts soon, to go with my new wheels!!
When's the next hillclimb? I might pop along for a 'family# day out!
Ben
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Originally Posted by terryb
Just had my Leda B suspension overhauled and a good job too as 2 of the springs were broken.
I decided to upgrade the springs to a combined linear/ progressive temper setup - and the result is amazing.
My car had a fast road spring rate - linear 325 lbs front. 225 lbs rear.
Now having the progressive setup - the rates are 250-550 progressive springs all round with 600lbs front and 400 lbs rear. The result is a more compliant ride over bumpy roads with slight roll before the main springs take effect. This I believe will make a massive improvement in grip on twisty/ bumpy roads - which lets face it is the UK.
For my sprints and hillclimbs they will be amazing - I'm sure. Got some practising to do now in time for Scooby Shootout
Also must give top marks to John and Beverley at LEDA for making me feel so welcome and the top job they have done - very professional.
Cheers
Terry
I decided to upgrade the springs to a combined linear/ progressive temper setup - and the result is amazing.
My car had a fast road spring rate - linear 325 lbs front. 225 lbs rear.
Now having the progressive setup - the rates are 250-550 progressive springs all round with 600lbs front and 400 lbs rear. The result is a more compliant ride over bumpy roads with slight roll before the main springs take effect. This I believe will make a massive improvement in grip on twisty/ bumpy roads - which lets face it is the UK.
For my sprints and hillclimbs they will be amazing - I'm sure. Got some practising to do now in time for Scooby Shootout
Also must give top marks to John and Beverley at LEDA for making me feel so welcome and the top job they have done - very professional.
Cheers
Terry
Terry,
glad you got sorted....
John and beverley and all the other staff at LEDA are very helpful...a personal service...
We are having the progressive springs fitted soon also...onto our 93RA tarmac rally car.
I will be interested to see how you get on with them mate...PM me if you like
cheers
jon
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Originally Posted by 911
Good man.
Do that and then come and thrash this bloody EVO please...
I will be facinated to hear how it goes.
Any chance of some pics??
Graham
Do that and then come and thrash this bloody EVO please...
I will be facinated to hear how it goes.
Any chance of some pics??
Graham
Mate - what chance have I got against that EVO?? You're running more power and have an even better suspension setup - and 1B tyres.
You just need to push that right hand pedal a bit further down.
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Originally Posted by j-k
Terry,
glad you got sorted....
John and beverley and all the other staff at LEDA are very helpful...a personal service...
We are having the progressive springs fitted soon also...onto our 93RA tarmac rally car.
I will be interested to see how you get on with them mate...PM me if you like
cheers
jon
glad you got sorted....
John and beverley and all the other staff at LEDA are very helpful...a personal service...
We are having the progressive springs fitted soon also...onto our 93RA tarmac rally car.
I will be interested to see how you get on with them mate...PM me if you like
cheers
jon
I'll post on here once I've done some testing or competed in Scooby Shootout
Cheers
Terry
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Top guys at Leda, went for a visit a while back and was impressed with the workmanship.
I will be getting a set of coilovers from leda when my std shocks die, they will also fit them and do laser tracking as well.
Local as well, Braintree.
I will be getting a set of coilovers from leda when my std shocks die, they will also fit them and do laser tracking as well.
Local as well, Braintree.
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