[Noel]

Originally Posted by Keith S

The more powerfull engine will cause the back of the car to drop under hard acceleration, thats why the stronger rear springs are needed.
These will stiffen the suspension and make the car less prone to bottoming out over bumps.
To raise the suspension tighten the rings on the shock absorber, the car will sit higher. I had to have mine fairly high. Also have you adjusted the shock absorber settings correctly? Pilgrim will be able to give you a basic number of turns for your setup, you can then experiment from that to get the damping how you want it for the sort of roads you drive on.The setting will vary according to the make of shock absorbers. I think Pilgrim used to supply Koni oil filled, I changed mine for Gaz ones.
There will be a world of difference between the setting for a track day on a nice smooth surface compared to the cr*p road surfaces we have here in Kent for example.
I don't see why you would want to use velcro on the carpet as once you have got the hinges adjusted correctly you won't need access again.
I think that anyone who has built a kit car would back me up in saying that before you fit anything you have to stop and think what you will need to fit afterwards. This is especially the case with something that cannot be simply unbolted.
Yes pulling the carpet out is going to be a pain and you may well ruin it I'm afraid, but I think if you speak to Pilgrim (if they supplied it) they should be able to replace the damaged bits.
Here's a pic of mine to help with the ride height

There is a lot to be said for 15 inch wheels.............nice:thumb: