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on comparing the RV8 and the Hoyle front suspension upgrades
Does
anyone have a photograph of the RV8 suspension to compare the
spring position with the Hoyle was the question posed by Geoff
King following the release of V8NOTE391 "How do the RV8
and the Hoyle front suspensions compare?"
(Dec 08)
RV8 front suspension. (Source: RV8 Technical Reveal)
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What
are the differences between the RV8 and Hoyle kits?
The two photos below have been supplied by John Hoyle
to show the different positioning of the front spring
on an RV8 (which is identical to all the MGBs) when compared
with the Hoyle upgrade system. As you can see John Hoyle
has moved the spring towards the wheel by cutting and
modifying the end of the cross-member, and the bottom
of the spring is now much closer to the wheel which alters
the leverage dramatically, so that a spring of approximately
2/3 the poundage is required to do the same job. The suspension
is therefore much more responsive and supple and is properly
controlled by a good quality damper. That is the basic
difference between the MGA, MGB, MGBGTV8 and RV8 front
suspension and the Hoyle kit.
As far as John Hoyle is aware, all previous front suspension
upgrades have not moved the spring position, so that is
why the Hoyle set up makes such a dramatic improvement.
John Hoyle hopes this helps clarify the real differences. |
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