Spring is here (Flex-A-Form)

[IMACHU2]

Here is a link to the Fiberglass leaf springs I was blabbin' about in my last thread. The springs only weight 8 pounds each and they can be custom ordered for size and spring rate. Kool with a capital "K".
http://flex-a-form.com/products.asp

I wonder if I stuffed some 15" Toyo RA1's on my mach how close the slalom and skid pad numbers would be to that dudes car in the mag?? I know the hockey puck hard 205/60R13 Cooper Cobras and 235/50R13 BFG T/A's are not up to it My II handles really well on the poly bushings and rebuilt suspension, but I would think those fancy rear springs must really work good to record those handling numbers

 

[Blue Thunder]

8 pounds each?? Stockers weigh, what, 35-40 pounds each?

 

[Blue Thunder]

Thanks for info, I'm going to order a set of those sometime soon. There's no way I can resist shedding more weight, especially that much more.

Those bumper-style traction bars look good, too.

 

[Camshaft78]

Are these a viable option for a street-driven car? If so, I maight have a tough choice to make between these and the Racer Walsh lowering springs...

 

[THE COBRAMAN]

Are these a viable option for a street-driven car? If so, I maight have a tough choice to make between these and the Racer Walsh lowering springs...

Can't say on these exact springs, but Corvettes have been running fibreglass leaf springs for over 25 years...

 

[Camshaft78]

Cool, I never knew that. Thanks for that info.

 

[Blue Thunder]

Sounds a little scary when you say "glass springs" but it's probably just as durable as the originals.

 

[1badII]

Awesome! Thanks for the link!

 

[alcino]

The stock springs that I have (76 cobra II V8) weigh 26lbs. The flex-a-forms really weigh 8lbs. I know its crazy, but they do. I think they are made of a combination of carbonfiber. I really should put some traction bars, but they have handled the abuse of racing and I drive it about 3-4 times a week to work.

I wonder if I stuffed some 15" Toyo RA1's on my mach how close the slalom and skid pad numbers would be to that dudes car in the mag??

I dare you to try.

 

[IMACHU2]

Alcino Dare eh?? Fiberglass leaf springs ar also used on the rear of GM's larger sedans (Olds delta 98, some Caddy's ect .) Interestingly the new Caddy has fiberglass springs front and rear that span the car horizontally. Wish I retained non-automotive information

 

[THE COBRAMAN]

Interestingly the new Caddy has fiberglass springs front and rear that span the car horizontally. Wish I retained non-automotive information

As has Corvette since 1984

Are you speaking of the Caddyvette (I forget what it's called)?

 

[CanadianCobra]

I spend time on SyTy forums (I know not a Ford but )
Some of those guys use Flex-A-Forms too. Seems they react faster then steel leafs and control wheel hop for a better 60ft. But they are expensive. Some people do complain about a rough ride though. Any comments on the ride quality Alcino? Not that any of us that want performance care about ride quality.

 

[alcino]

what does rough mean? seams normal for how much stiffer it the spring is compared to stock. I think I paid $450 shipped. Is that expensive? Seemed like a good deal for the weight savings and that it was a part actually available for a ii. I've liked mine so far.

 

[Blue Thunder]

Rough means you p**s blood for a couple days after the ride.

 

[alcino]

Rough means you p**s blood for a couple days after the ride.

Oh! Then its silky smooth. lol

 

[Blue Thunder]

hehe

 

[CanadianCobra]

Rough means you p**s blood for a couple days after the ride.

I only found one person complain that bad, probably just a whiner.
I would expect them to be a bit harsher but I wouldn't care. Considering your changing from 30 year old worn parts to new, I hope there is a difference.
As for the expense. Lots of people would consider this extravigant (sp?), but it sounds good to me.