X1/9 springs

[Phil DeLuca <DeLucaP@domain.elided>]

Having recently acquired an X1/9, I would like to know if there is a way
to determine if new, or heavier, springs are needed. When I view the car
from the back, the bottom of the rear tires are farther apart than the
top of the tires. this seems a bit strange to me, since with a driver
and passenger they will increase the separation at the bottom. Is there
a way to check the condition of the springs without removing the springs
from the vehicle?

Phil DeLuca
delucap@domain.elided
PDJS@domain.elided
Family, Orienteering, trumpet playing and
     my Fiat X1/9 keep me very busy.