ARK Performance INC Cobalt SS/SC GTF Lowering Springs
Took the 'Balt out for a pretty hard run today on an 8 mile stretch of back country road with close to 50 turns chicanes and undulations. It was still a little too cold for my summer tires, but I felt more confident in the turns without the body roll, and the handling was exactly the same as stock if not better (plus I had my 185lb roommate in the car with me). I'll post pics of the drop sooner or later.
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Took the 'Balt out for a pretty hard run today on an 8 mile stretch of back country road with close to 50 turns chicanes and undulations. It was still a little too cold for my summer tires, but I felt more confident in the turns without the body roll, and the handling was exactly the same as stock if not better (plus I had my 185lb roommate in the car with me). I'll post pics of the drop sooner or later.
Glad you are enjoying your ARK springs!
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These are very comparable with eibach sportlines.
You can read the mini reviews above where they are compared.
Still blowing them out! quantity very low!
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You can read the mini reviews above where they are compared.
Still blowing them out! quantity very low!
Feel free to contact me for any questions, or availability.
Email: Seanpark@arkperformanceusa.com
Facility: 909)391-1275
Fax: 909)391-1276
Aim: ARKperformance86
Sorry for the late reply. Maybe I should have subscribed to this thread.
As far as spring rates there really isnt an actually number I can give you on
Lowering springs; because it is a progressive spring....
Hear is our specs of compression. Although everyone drives differently.
Front: 115 - 200 lbs/per inch.
Rears 50 -180 lbs/ per inch.
As far as spring rates there really isnt an actually number I can give you on
Lowering springs; because it is a progressive spring....
Hear is our specs of compression. Although everyone drives differently.
Front: 115 - 200 lbs/per inch.
Rears 50 -180 lbs/ per inch.
Front: Linear 154 Lbs (27 N/mm)
Rear: Progressive 160-228 lbs (28-40N/mm)
The MacPherson strut independent front suspension uses SS-specific gas-charged twin-tube struts; unique steering knuckles with optimized geometry; 27 N/mm linear coil springs with specific damper tuning; stiffer control arm handling and stabilizer bar bushings; and a direct-acting, 24-mm solid stabilizer bar. At the rear, the SSs semi-trailing twist beam axle uses monotube gas-charged shocks with specific damper tuning, a 24-mm solid stabilizer bar, stiffer axle bushings and multi-rate coil springs (28-40 N/mm). StabiliTrak electronic stability control and traction control are standard
Installed these springs last Thursday on my LNF. The ride feels only a tiny bit bumpier than stock, handles amazing (read a 1.02 lateral g on the RPD with only minimal tire slip). Just enough body roll that it's not painful. Did 130 with total confidence. So far, they seem awesome and are such a difference from stock.
As the springs settled, I have about 2 fingers distance between the tire and the fender (stock ss/tc wheels with 235/40/18's). Some rubbing issues in the front when turning to lock, but nothing while driving. I'll take some pics shortly.
As the springs settled, I have about 2 fingers distance between the tire and the fender (stock ss/tc wheels with 235/40/18's). Some rubbing issues in the front when turning to lock, but nothing while driving. I'll take some pics shortly.
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Drop rates on the our GTF springs. Front / Rear: -35mm/-40mm
Haven't had any issues with exhaust piping coming into contact with the rear beam
with all spec models.. products have been tested rigorously during the R and D process several years back .
Thanks!
Haven't had any issues with exhaust piping coming into contact with the rear beam
with all spec models.. products have been tested rigorously during the R and D process several years back .
Thanks!
These were really designed with 05-07 cobalts on mind..not TCs which have stock spring rates that 20% higher. From the pic of the TC rear here, these springs are not desireable. Perhaps the other type springs you offer (less drop) would be better for the TC?
I've had them for about a year on my TC and they're great. Handle like a dream and look great. My only gripe: Tires rub a lot in the rear when i have a rear seat passenger and i rolled. But i still wouldn't switch to any other spring.
i think that silver ss looks good slammed.
why is it lower than the black one?
if they would lower my car like the silver one, im wanting them. I guess at 30k miles i would need new struts as well
why is it lower than the black one?
if they would lower my car like the silver one, im wanting them. I guess at 30k miles i would need new struts as well
