formula europa

[zsoltb]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]I have just bought a 1995 formula europa. It is my first venture into formula cars and would like to know how to adjust the ride height.[/SIZE][/FONT]

[D.T. Benner]

Thats a new one on me? Post some pic's of your new toy and describe it to us.

[zsoltb]

[FONT=Times New Roman]Ok it is almost the same thing as a f2000. It is a 1995 [/FONT][FONT=Arial]Ermolli chassis with an alfa motor [/FONT]

[D.T. Benner]

To set ride height on most newer Formula cars you can adjust the suspension pushrod lengths. If you are doing so just to gain extra ground clearence for moving the car around you don't need to be very percise about it. BUT if you are doing it for setting the car up for track use remember that you have to have the car at it's track ready WEIGHT. That would include complete bodywork,fluids and the driver (or his weight in some sort of ballast in the same position) and the tire pressures you will be expecting to see at speed. Ride height is tied in with other factors like corner weights and camber settings and any changes to those settings could change ride height. Hey,if it was easy EVERYONE would be doing it!

[zsoltb]

[FONT=Verdana]the pushrods are what connects the shocks to the chassis. [/FONT]

[D.T. Benner]

Post some pic's of the suspension with the bodywork off. Or email them to me at dvbenner@yahoo.com and I can better explain it to you.

[formulasuper]

[FONT=Verdana]the pushrods are what connects the shocks to the chassis. [/FONT]

Actually the pushrods connect the uprights to the shocks which are connected to the chassis. (Just picking at you!)

[RussMcB]

From Google Image Search:

http://www.sweeney-racing.com/images/rphotos/2-6.jpg

http://www.irishmotorsport.20m.com/pages/opelmdlo2.htm

[John Robinson II]

actually, the pushrods attach to the bellcranks, which attach to the shocks.

[formulasuper]

Ya, I figured everyone knew about the bellcranks.

[carnut169]

where are you located Randy?

[mikara]

where are you located Randy?

It looks like a Reyard Opel/Lotus , It should have rocker type suspension , and you adjust the ride height on the spring platforms.

[zsoltb]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]I am located in central Michigan. About 1hr north of grand rapids mi. and i am working on the pics
[/SIZE][/FONT]

[Purple Frog]

Looks like a rocker-arm car. Adjust ride height by turning the spring perches. Set front ride height to lightly scrape the track a few times per lap. Set the rear 5/8" to 3/4" higher than the front.

Your mileage may vary...

[Ian Lenhart]

You need to get a hold of someone who runs Grattan in a Reynard for setup info. This should get you close.

You should repost with the following title:
88-92 Reynard FC setup notes wanted for Grattan and Gingerman

Ian