Mike's Sammio Spyder
Back in 2011 I spotted a Spyder advert, went to see Gary, bought a Herald 13/60 ( legal ) drove it from Essex to Surrey then on a trailer to Gary's place where he and Mike turned it into a Sammio........all over the Christmas break.
Did a bit of work on it in early 2012 then life took over and it has been hiding under a cover until last month.
I have retired from real work and moved to Somerset, rebuilt our Stag which we have had since 1981, sorted the house and now at last I am restarting the Sammio build. HOORAY.....
So she is up and running just finishing the suspension, MGB wires fitted at last and looking good.
My question is what rate front springs give the desired ride height???? I have cut mine down by 4" and the car sits right but they unseat when jacked up and don't go back right.
I have been through all the forum threads on this subject and it seems I need 12" free length, 2.5" ID BUT... what lb rating will give me the same ride height as cutting 4" off the originals. is it 140lb or less?? can anyone help?
thanks Guys Mike D
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