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Old 09-28-2004, 06:15 PM
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What spring rates are you guys using?

Just wondering because I have some qa1's with some super ridiculously soft rear springs for drag. I want to set everything up so its a fairly balanced car.

What do you guys suggest?

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Old 09-30-2004, 10:19 PM
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Re: What spring rates are you guys using?

wow no one knows? damn...
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Old 10-01-2004, 10:14 AM
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Re: What spring rates are you guys using?

V8 front springs were 292 lb/in from the factory.

V8 Rear springs were 114 lb/in from the factory.

V8 WS6/1LE and some SS front springs were 360 lb/in from the factory.

V8 WS6/1LE and some SS rear springs were progressive 130-170lb/in from the factory.
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Old 10-01-2004, 11:40 PM
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Re: What spring rates are you guys using?

Thanks Barnett. That at least gives me something to go off of.

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Old 10-02-2004, 12:03 AM
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Re: What spring rates are you guys using?

Originally Posted by Sacramentoz28
Thanks Barnett. That at least gives me something to go off of.

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Glad to help,

Springs and spring rates have become a bit of a nightmare for me, I know them by heart.
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Old 10-02-2004, 05:04 AM
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Re: What spring rates are you guys using?

750 front, 225 rear. I don't dragrace.
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Old 10-05-2004, 11:55 PM
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Re: What spring rates are you guys using?

750 front and 350 rear with BIG sway bars... At least thats what I will have... Right now Im running 525 up front and 195's in the rear, with stock bars... that should change however within the next two months
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Old 10-06-2004, 12:06 PM
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Re: What spring rates are you guys using?

Is the car driveable on the street with those high spring rates? What would you guys say are the max spring rates that won't jar out your fillings over every little crack in the road?

I've been looking to lower my car by about 1" and don't want a spring that will totally kill the ride.

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Re: What spring rates are you guys using?

I daily drive mine. It's quite firm of course, but not as bad as one might think. Good shocks and proper suspension travel eliminate much of the harshness people get with soft lowering springs that have them bouncing off the bumpstops constantly. Of course there's no need to go as stiff as I have for the street only.
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