Re: how to tell what spring rating my springs are?
Fri, 22 November 2002 00:33
Construct a lever system, that will allow more force on the spring with far less weights.
If you for example have a 1 to 10 ratio lever. Hang 10kg at far end, you get 100kg action on the spring.
For track racing something like 60kg/cm is a common ballpark for springs. To get such spring to compress 5cm, you need 300kg acting on the spring.
All you need is a metal stick anchored onto garage floor, about the height of a free spring. Bolt on a long lever onto it and you're all set.
Secure spring onto garage floor with a steel wire. If things go wrong that will prevent it from shooting all around in your garage.
This system involves some labour but you'll get really accurate redings from springs.
Fri, 22 November 2002 00:33
