[DeTomaso] Shock recommendations

Charles Engles cengles at cox.net
Sun Jan 11 16:31:49 EST 2009


Dear Jim,


                 I suppose that they are the rates that Larry mentioned in 
his post.   Those numbers are close to my numbers.   If I recall correctly, 
then one car is 375 front/ 550 rear and the other one is 425 front/ 600 
rear.   I think.


                              Warmest regards,  Chuck Engles



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Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Shock recommendations


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> What are the spring rates of the "Quella suspensions"?
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> Chuck Engles said:
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>                    I agree with you that higher spring rates are not
> detrimental to the ride.   I have changed both of my Panteras from the
> original stock suspensions to Quella suspensions.   The upgrade provides a
> major improvement in handling and no unpleasantness in ride quality 
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> polyurethane bushings, higher spring rates, "stiffer shocks", larger sway
> bars and seventeen inch wheels and tires.
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> Dear Chuck,
>  I did the same things you mention to my car several years ago with the
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> using Aldan shocks instead of Quellas'. Aldan recommended 400# front and 
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> shocks so that's what I went with. Am happy with both the ride & handling 
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> the polyurethane bushings & these new shocks & springs. Much better than 
> before
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> the combo now sets my rear lower control arms parallel to the pavement. 
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> Bob Radefeld
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