I've got a US spec '74 Capri that I converted to a ford 5.0 HO V8, T5 and 8.8 limited slip rear end setup.
I've built this Capri for a budget endurance road racing series in the the states called the 24 Hours of Lemons.
Basic rules are sub-$500 car and mandatory sense of humor.
While the handling isn't awful, I know it can do better. The basic issues are diving under braking, too much understeer, and a little more body roll than is ideal.
The suspension we have now is stock struts in the front, with cut springs (about 1.5" drop), then a second set of external dampers (Koni orange) on the front. We are also using urethane bushings throughout the front (Inner and outer TCA bushings and sway bar mounts), and we have a 1 inch bar (26mm I believe). The back is stock springs lowered 1" with traction bars and Koni orange adjustable shocks, turned all the way up. I don't know the front spring rates, but they were some type of aftermarket spring that was already on the car when I got it.
I guess for starters I'm curious what is generally thought of as the best setup for a capri V8. For example MGB's like to be run really soft in the back and much stiffer up front and that gives fairly neutral handling.
I've toyed with buying adjustable TCA's fitted with spherical bushings, as well as some proper coilovers, but again we are on a tight budget and have to plan accordingly and ideally make due with junkyard parts. One kit I saw in the UK eliminated the sway bar as a forward link and replaced it with a dedicated suspension link, which seemed like a great idea. http://www.ebay.com/itm/131143385823?ss ... 1423.l2649
Between now and our next event I'll probably only be able to afford one upgrade (either springs/shocks, or TCA's).
I'm open to all suggestions.
-Billy