Coilover question?

EJayCe996 · 05-25-2009, 11:08 PM

As recommended by howard Coleman on the other forum, find something with spring rates close to 8/6. He tracks and streets his car and finds this to be the perfect compromise.

Black91n/a · 05-25-2009, 11:49 PM

More important than spring rates are the dampers (shocks). You can change spring rates if they're not perfect, but if the dampers aren't very good, it'll never handle all that well.

Heeley · 05-26-2009, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by EJayCe996

As recommended by howard Coleman on the other forum, find something with spring rates close to 8/6. He tracks and streets his car and finds this to be the perfect compromise.

i just checked out the offerings from tein and stance. All the spring rates are WAY above 8/6. most are 12/12 or 10/8. The others from Tein are 14/14 or 20/20 for their track suspensions. That's seems a little ridiculous. Is the only way to get something in a lower range to buy springs, and get dampers revalved?

EJayCe996 · 05-26-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Heeley

i just checked out the offerings from tein and stance. All the spring rates are WAY above 8/6. most are 12/12 or 10/8. The others from Tein are 14/14 or 20/20 for their track suspensions. That's seems a little ridiculous. Is the only way to get something in a lower range to buy springs, and get dampers revalved?

10/8 is on the higher edge of what Howard said was acceptable/comfortable on the street. Zeals are coin but are noted as quality (Endless brand btw) and they have rates softer than 10/8. A lot of the heavier GT Cars (Supras, etc) enjoy Silk Road coilovers.

MaczPayne · 05-26-2009, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Heeley

i just checked out the offerings from tein and stance. All the spring rates are WAY above 8/6. most are 12/12 or 10/8. The others from Tein are 14/14 or 20/20 for their track suspensions. That's seems a little ridiculous. Is the only way to get something in a lower range to buy springs, and get dampers revalved?

You can specify what spring rates you want when you order. Stances usually come with 9/7 rates, I opted for the 8/6 rates instead.

Heeley · 05-27-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MaczPayne

You can specify what spring rates you want when you order. Stances usually come with 9/7 rates, I opted for the 8/6 rates instead.

I assume they then revalve the dampers to match?

EJayCe996 · 05-27-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Heeley

I assume they then revalve the dampers to match?

Typically if you're within +-1 kg (some will say 2) its considered alright to use them as is.

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Black91n/a Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 39 Rep Power: 0	More important than spring rates are the dampers (shocks). You can change spring rates if they're not perfect, but if the dampers aren't very good, it'll never handle all that well.