posted 05-26-2005 11:06 PM                  

I'm having 4 new springs made by a major spring manufacturer and should receive them late next week.
When I get the front springs, I'll install them and then test them while on my way to and from the Deadwood event. Since I'm towing a trailer with a heavy load to Deadwood, I don't want to change the rear springs just yet. After Deadwood, I will install the rear springs.
If everything goes as expected, my car will be about 3/4" lower in the front and will have a much softer ride. Yes, even better than it is with using the Wonder Bar.
The rear will be lowered by about 1/2"-3/4". After the rear springs are installed the ride should improve even more.

Prices for my prototype springs are very high but a production run should bring the prices into a moderate range of $100.00-$150.00 each. I'll post more information after I get the front springs installed.

Anybody interested in either 2 or 4 spring packages?
You will use your own shocks and will be able to save your old springs for reinstallation if you want. I'll probably offer spring installation onto your shocks if they are sent to me but the job can be done by experinced installers in your area.

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Larry (Cruise Control) Lord
Larry@FMBbox.com
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posted 05-26-2005 11:31 PM                  

1. Final Touch Suspension Springs

2. Wonder Springs

3. Soft Wonder Suspension Springs

4. Lord Help-us Springs

posted 05-27-2005 04:15 AM                  

Your torsion brace certainly improved the ability of my '99 car to manage unexpected potholes. I'm confident your spring packgage would perform up to expectations as well.

You have a private message.

Chromer

posted 05-27-2005 07:23 AM                  

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Originally posted by ALLEY CAT:
OK Lord,,,,I'm ready to name the new product:

1. Final Touch Suspension Springs

2. Wonder Springs

3. Soft Wonder Suspension Springs

4. Lord Help-us Springs

5. more to follow,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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how about...
....'the LORDS HEAVENLY RIDE' ....no more teeth chattering while crossing railroad tracks, no more soft drinks flying out of the cup holder when hitting a pothole...saves unwanted wear and tear on your a$$.....

............"LIKE RIDING ON A CLOUD"

posted 05-27-2005 09:05 AM                  

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Originally posted by tangled up in BLUE:
how about...
....'the LORDS HEAVENLY RIDE' ....no more teeth chattering while crossing railroad tracks, no more soft drinks flying out of the cup holder when hitting a pothole...saves unwanted wear and tear on your a$$.....

............"LIKE RIDING ON A CLOUD"

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Tangled,
I like your ad suggestion for the springs. That pretty much describes the difference when using a Wonder Bar.
You REALLY need to install a Wonder Bar while you have your gold car torn apart and you have easy access. You'll be amazed at the difference.

A/C,
Pretty good so far but keep trying.

Chromer,
Thank you for your e-mail.
Chromer wrote that he would prefer not to lower his car.

It's not too late to make a final decision on spring heights for the production run.
What would most people like?

Would you like to lower your car a little or would you prefer to keep the ride height stock??

posted 05-27-2005 09:14 AM                  

Since a cat has nine lives,,,,,,,,,,,,,

6. Xtreme Difference

7. SYR Lord's Suspension

S = soften Y = your R = ride

8. COLTON CLIMAX - Shocks/Springs

9. SECOND STRIKE by FMBox

10. FIRST FLIGHT Suspension

11. LORD RIDERS

12. FMB Shocks/Springs F-eel M-ore B-alance

13.

posted 05-27-2005 10:36 AM                  

I would be interested in a complete 4 spring set. Your products have always been as advertised and top quality.

I would request keeping the ride height stock.

posted 05-27-2005 10:57 AM                  

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Originally posted by Larry Lord:
Would you like to lower your car a little or would you prefer to keep the ride height stock??

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-GRROWL

posted 05-27-2005 11:38 AM                  

Keeping the ride heights stock actually makes my job a little easier and that's the way I'm leaning right now for the production run of springs. Stock heights will allow for more spring travel and will not effect the alignment in any way.

Lowering the car decreases spring travel and can effect alignment but since the lowering is minimal I doubt the need for re-alignment but still will recommend it. I do however still need to research the bump steer and camber increase/decrease factors before I put any lowering springs on the market.
At this time and from the limited interest in lowering, I'll probably keep the ride height very near stock.

One thing I hadn't said yet that I was planning on making the softer riding lowering springs and then using a short spacer to get the stock ride height for those that want to keep their car at stock height. There is plenty of travel in the springs to allow the use of differing height spacers without getting into coil binding problems.

posted 05-27-2005 03:50 PM                  

By the way...stay with the tried and true....it has to be Wonder Springs!

posted 05-28-2005 09:07 AM                    

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Originally posted by tangled up in BLUE:
my Prowler already drags the ground all around my neighborhood...lowering would not work for me....

but I will try a Wonder Bra for the soon to be Tangelo Kat........

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your looking for "lift and separate " or is it a cleavage issue ?

posted 05-28-2005 09:32 AM                  

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Originally posted by halicat:
your looking for "lift and separate " or is it a cleavage issue ?

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posted 06-01-2005 07:31 PM                  

They were not made the way I designed them but they should work well for testing purposes.
Because they had the material in stock and I had asked for expedited service, the manufacturer used thicker material which makes the spring stronger but compensated by using more coils to make the spring weaker. The finished spring rate is exactly what I requested but the springs weigh more than I would like, due to the extra coil windings. It's a long and complicated formula so just trust me on this. Unsprung weight is important and I don't want to compromise my original design so this set will be used for testing purposes only. The production run will look different but will act the same in the car.
I'll post some pictures later tonight if I have the time.