Suspension Development

Suspension set-up is always a matter of individual opinion so you have to decide for your self.
 
Different people have different ideas so there are many answers to the same questions.
All we can do here is tell you what we do as a result of years of experience and research.
 
There are 2 golden rules with the Capri.   Don't go too low and don't make the rear too stiff. 
Most of the weight is at the front so making it stiffers works well. Making the back too stiff will cause loss of traction and stability.  
 
We go for stiffer front springs with good dampers. Originals are fine if in good condition. 
We stay with stock single leaf springs on the rear but replace the dampers with adjustable units.
Do not be tempted to set the damping rate too high. That's the mistake most people make. start on no 2 or 3

Of course we fit poly bushes all round and no Capri has ever left our wokshop without an axle kit fitted.

The simple ideas are always the best It takes about 10 minutes to fit and it makes a big difference Rear discs are optional but you need an axle location kit £65 or less   Beware of poor imitations with no pedigree Without question, the most important improvement you will make. This little device is worth 10 times it's cost. It reduces latteral movement of the axle by over 80% Hard cornering will never be the same again!   Don't get conned into the X frame rubbish. When you have actually done some testing and development, you soon see that forward only bars produces the best reasults.       We stock 145 - 170 - 190 - 220 in less 1" or less 2" Rough guide to rates 145lb sensible use OHC 170lb fast road OHC and sensible use V6 190lb fast road V6 and V8 220lb track day use if you want to go further, it's 2 1/4 and adjustable platforms A strut brace is not the first thing you should buy but it is worth having. Stiffer suspension means more force transfered to the inner wings. More force on the inner wings means more movement. A strut brace will reduce this and improve steering feel. More information on the Strut Brace page . If you want to go beyond 220lb springs - this is it  2 1/4 ID springs and adjustable platforms For the Capri, this is what it should look like Beware of poor imitations with long springs and sleves too far down the strut tube. These are set up with short springs so wider wheels and tyres can be used. We run Escort Cosworth 8" wheels no problem. To do this - the lower spring seat must be about where the original was.   Parts to do this your self are available from us. If you're going to play on the track, you need these. Capri's have an under steer issue when pushed - more negative camber is the solution. Bear in mind that you could run out of track rod end adjustment too. We supply steering arm spacers to get over this problem. From £140 pair Some of these parts are available in our ebay shop. Click the link.   We now manufacture coilover struts for Escort, Capri and 4x4 Sierra / Cosworth We make to your requirements. prices from £200 If you can handle a grinder and you have a welder, do it your self. - complete kit £45 less membership disscount.