RE: Torsion bars v coil overs

["Brian Shorey" <bshorey@domain.elided>]

> On the topic of lower unsprung weight of the torsion bars, the extra
> coil spring per-shock abosrber at the front will only add about 4 lbs
> (if that) to the weight of the car. I'm not sure if that will really
> mean much. THe springs I'm interested in are only 4" free length with
<snip>

Unsprung weight concerns the weight out at the wheel.  The effect of four
lbs on the car is not a concern, but the effect of additional weight out at
the wheel is a concern.

The lower the weight at the wheel, the quicker the suspension can react.
That's why things like aluminum (vs steel) calipers and light weight wheels
are important.

bs

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