spring rates

Discussion in 'Modifications And Maintenance' started by Chux, Jun 27, 2007.

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    Just wondering what spring rates you guys use. I'm getting close to ordering up my suspension stuff...but am unsure what exactly to order.

    stock for my car is 132/196 front/rear. after the swap I've got a bit more weight over the front, so I figure the front can get a bit stiffer than the rear.

    I'll be running 20/16mm sway bars front/rear, with full poly bushings. probably also do some chassis stiffening, at least in the front.

    this is on a daily driver (and I deliver pizzas....so I put 4-500 miles a week on the car), and here in duluth we've got some serious potholes.

    I'm currently running 450/500 springs on stock shocks/struts.....and it's kicking my ass.

    I'll be running AGXs with ground control springs.

    I'm thinking either 200/250, or 250/300......thoughts?
     
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    if you arent racing I dont see why you need anything over ~200 lbs.
     
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    I'd like to get into AutoX this summer....

    and I do want some improvement over stock. but don't need an all-out coilover setup.