once again from the fingers of Morris 1100 wise words, wise words indeed.

Looks around to see if someone else is using my login.

eheh

can someone post pictures of Matt's and Fred Sayers Hi-Los ?
How does the Hi-Lo shape affects the spring rate, does a rounded shape promotes a softer/progressive spring behavior ?


cheers
Luis

hee hee, thanks Morry my ego remains in tact

Big/Large diameter "foot/platform" = stiff

Big/Large Radius = stiff

small diam = soft

sharp radius = soft

But---> """That`s""" not the "Be-all-&-end-all" of hi-los,,, there`s plenty more involved than just the hi-lo size/shape

the """Many""" various compounds & shapes of new &/or 2nd hand donuts ,,, added too,,, the many varied shapes & diameters of hi-lo "platforms" ,,, & the many varied shock rates/valving,,, suspension geometry,,, etc etc etc makes for any number of combinations of """Control"""" of the Progression & reaction & rebound of mini suspension systems

soooooooooo,,,, you can Juggle the shapes, diams, compounds/ages/sizes , shock rates,,, etc etc to suit your particular needs/wants

it`s the Knowledge & experience with the use of all these combination's that allows the "Tuner" to sort a quality ride for their particular intended purpose

"Some" later designed hi-los were (effectively) developed for the coil spring to sit upon them,,, & yet they`re being sold as std issue hi-los,,,, "Some" of these types of hi-los are simply way too stiff for the average Joe-Jane Doe in a """"ROAD""" mini

I make 3 types,,, soft road,,, medium,,, & race ,,, & i like to talk with the people who i`m selling them too , with regards to what donuts & shock package they have,,, what they want in regard to ride quality (intended purpose) & help them work out what they need/want... to give them a good quality ride for """their particular""" wants/needs for their intended purpose

Simply put--> not all donuts are the same ,,, not all hi-los are the same,,, & not everyone wants a race car

i really do pity the girls with big-boobies who have to endure the wrath of the large diam, flat shaped hi-lo with old stiff donuts in their road mini simply because that`s all they """THINK""" is avaliable

i havn`t seen any """HI-LO""" break,,, i have (however) seen """"PLENTY""" of std struts break tho

It`s good to finally see some good quality discussion about this topic tho,,, maybe the people dealing with the major chinese manufaturers may change their designs to suit the average road mini rather than simply cater for the boy/girl (pretend) racer

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.

Hey man, take it easy... your talking about me here!

heheheh

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IS NOW BACK ONLINE AFTER SOMETIME..... SORRY TO ALL, FOR NOT REPLYING TO PM'S!!

ok,,, please omit the "Pretend" part of my statement for MiniMulisha

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.

Thanks Matt,

this is interesting knowledge!

cheers
Luis

only """Interesting"""... crickey,,, this should be a sticky

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.

hey, you have my vote for a sticky!

Cheers
Luis

BTW,

learned about hi-los and a also new word.. you made me google it... i'm from Portugal anyway!

Hehe, my wife knows I intentionally hit bumps on the side of the road just for that effect

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Too many cars, and too little time.

So pretty much any hi lo will be good enough for road use.

Cheers guys

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You're so square
Baby I don't care

But don't complain to us if it rides too hard.

Hi Luis,
Matt spelt it wrong, it's CRIKEY! mate.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

just got me some good ones.

Well, if you fix up your grammar maybe it will be.