90mm vs 100mm - that is the question

[fahrvergnugen at cox.net (David Utley)]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Allyn" <amalventano1@tds.net>
To: "'Mark F.'" <mardak@gmail.com>; <peter@thescirocco.com>
Cc: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 3:31 PM
Subject: RE: 90mm vs 100mm - that is the question


> > remove a "layer" of metal from the strut/spindle mount (of
>
> This would work, though I'm not sure if the OD of the 2 mount holes is the
same.
> I believe the lower ball and tie rod points are different with respect to
the A1
> part, which would likely have an impact on suspension / steering geometry.
> Al

What I had planned on doing was just using the A2 struts.  Lots of SCCA'ers
do this to get the KONI complete struts, as they no longer make them for the
A1.  The inserts have a smaller piston, and therefore 1) they wear faster
and 2) they also do not respond as quickly to road input...

David