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Old 09-27-2013, 06:48 PM
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I am new to this , but please can someone till me if what kind of coilovers that has highr spring rate or like 12k-16k or 14k-18k . I knew pbm but the rear r only 8k Thanks in advance.
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Moton , they can handle it no problem.

With high end coilovers, you supply the springs that you want.

Why do you need springs that stiff? Major aero parts, wide slicks?

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Need to know what you're going to be using your car for and how smooth of a ride you want
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Do you realize that the mounting points and bushings for the shock absorbers were designed for the intermittent loads associated with the shock absorbers? The coilovers put the weight of the car on those parts all the time with intermittently higher loads when the springs are compressed.

Stiffer springs make the intermittent loads even higher. That just seems like a really bad idea.
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screw the coilovers! Weld your shocks!
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Originally Posted by HAWAI'I
screw the coilovers! Weld your shocks!
Don't forget to weld your diff, door, and steering rack!
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Just a nice stance and maybe track every month
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I went with 12/10. I think it's perfect for a daily driver. Rides pretty good and it's not too stiff.
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Originally Posted by Ryndaco
Just a nice stance and maybe track every month
Mine is a dedicated track car, and runs 13k front and 6k rear. So, since your a local Vegas driver, are you running Spring Mt next weekend with speedventures. I have a feeling that you have a lot to learn, if you want to track monthly, keep it stock for now.
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
Mine is a dedicated track car, and runs 13k front and 6k rear. So, since your a local Vegas driver, are you running Spring Mt next weekend with speedventures. I have a feeling that you have a lot to learn, if you want to track monthly, keep it stock for now.

I will second this statement just for the fact that your asking about what are the right spring rates for your setup. Stick to the stock car and learn that first, than move up to coilovers

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