I tried to find a photo online of a car with the damper in the compressed position, i.e. with the weight taken on the wheel, but no luck. I guess the damper does most work when levelling the car after extension, but when the weather clears up I'll road test and see.
Out of interest, any idea what dampers this Goodwood racing car has fitted? I didn't think Koni Classics had been produced for Cobras, but this looks very much like one, down to the modern logo.
The forum won't let me upload it, but it's CSX3018's photo of CSX2136, in this thread:
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...um/DSC0038.JPG
...and just for info/comparison, here's mine at full droop: