FYI, I have just listed a used Alfa 2600 wiring harness for sale on eBay. I pulled it from a pre-1964 car a few years back intending to use it for parts for...
Is there any place to find info for what the stock spring rates and lengths are for a 2000 spider? Also a vendor who could supply or wind some custom springs? ...
I've recently done a bit of suspension work. Here's the information you asked for: FRONT SPRINGS: 15mm wire dia. 122mm coil dia. 360mm free spring height...
-Have anyone tried to fit stock springs from other cars (with higher rates, that is)? -How much should one increase the rear (front) spring rate? 1/4, 1/3...
I was told that it is beneficial to fit higher rate springs on the front and leave the rear stock. It was suggested that "600# springs" would be a good number...
Wow that’s a big jump in spring rate 279>600lb ! Is there any detriment to not stiffening the rear springs when doubling the front spring rate? _____ From:...
... Basically--you don't need to stiffen the rear, and, in fact, it would be a bad idea. This is true because the rear roll center is so high that the car just...
Thanks Tom and Greg for your replies. Â I don't care much about the road holding, it's hopeless with those tires anyway. The rear is simply to soft (for...
AFRA in Italy has the improved one-pc. head gasket. Tom ... From: william mandel To: alfa2600@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 8:29 PM Subject:...
A number of years ago I purchased a one piece from OK Parts and it did not fit as well, the water jacket holes did not line up at all not even close. They were...
thanks Bill John Campbell <frodoca@...> wrote: A number of years ago I purchased a one piece from OK Parts and it did not fit as well, the water jacket...
THE 1-PC GASKET I GOT FROM AFRA FIT PERFECTLY AND IT IS STILL WORKING GREAT ON THE CAR. TOM ... From: Erik Rydstrom To: alfa2600@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Blue with black interior, straight and original rust free body, very good engine, new tires, new paint and chrome, all stock $24,000 Los Angeles, CA, Email me...
They are going for this kind of money because the Europeans are buying them up. TS ... From: mrkah To: alfa2600@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2008...
What did the free length of the Mercedes springs end up being? _____ From: alfa2600@yahoogroups.com [mailto:alfa2600@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of X Sent:...
The free length ended up to be 10-3/4" (stock 14-1/8"). The final (more accurate) Mercedes Benz spring specs. are: Wire dia: 17.2mm, Coil dia: 127mm,...
looking for a source for the rubber bands with hooks that support the bottom seat cushions. (i thought someone once posted a source here, but couldn't find via...
Hi group, a friend of a friend of mine just repainted his 2600 sprint graphite gray. The car has burgundy color seats. What is the correct carpet color ?? I...
How do you calculate what the spring rate is after you shorten the spring? _____ From: alfa2600@yahoogroups.com [mailto:alfa2600@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of...
It doesn't matter that the spring was shortened - - you repeat the calculation the same way. That is, there will be less coils, so the spring rate will...
I cannot figure out how to show an equation with my email program. So here's how it is done: SPRING RATE = Wire Diameter to the 4th power, multiplied by...
I have a spreadsheet with the formula already on it, all you have to do is input the information. Anyone that wants it, send me a note and I will email it. It...
Tom, keep in ind that you can get those rubber pads for the springs in 4 different heights ,8mm to 23 mm if you want to adjust the ride height. they are ...
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